Santa Ana Volcano, also known as Ilamatepec, is considered one of El Salvador’s jewels par excellence. It is the highest volcano in the country and one of the most active in Central America.
This tour is suitable for nature lovers, adventurers, mountain travellers, and landscape photographers. During this experience, you can go birdwatching and see mammals such as coatis and grey foxes. You can also enjoy the pleasant climate while passing through the forest and its ecosystems.
On the trek, you will walk around 6 km in total and enjoy some of the best views in the country. At the top of the volcano, you will see one of the world’s most impressive craters, with an emerald-green lagoon coloured by its minerals. The walk takes approximately 4 hours in total: 2 hours to climb and another 2 hours to descend. This may vary depending on the physical condition of the group (difficulty level: moderate).
To finish the day, we make headway to Panoramic View Lake Coatepeque for a time to relax. There you can enjoy a traditional dish with a perfect view and atmosphere.