El Salvador · San Salvador and La Libertad

San Salvador
& surroundings.

Archaeology, museums, the Historic Centre and the San Salvador volcano.

17 places
12 open
5 unconfirmed
checked Oct 2026
17 sources

Before you go,
understand the place.

West and north of the capital, the Ministry of Culture runs three archaeological parks: Joya de Cerén, a Late Classic village buried by an eruption and a World Heritage Site since 1993; San Andrés, with its acropolis; and Cihuatán, a city of about 300 hectares. All three open Tuesday to Sunday.

Best time to go: According to Spain’s climate section and Canada’s travel advisory, the rainy season generally runs from May to November. Canada places the Pacific hurricane season between mid-May and the end of November.
Getting there: San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez International Airport (SAL) is about 36 km from San Salvador. Immigration operates 24 hours a day (DGME). According to the press (29 September 2026), CEPA estimates about 45 minutes from the airport to the historic centre, a reference that varies with traffic, time of day and road conditions. The CEPA page consulted lists Inversiones Acopacific, Acacya de R.L. and Acobam de R.L. as authorised taxis. The CEPA page consulted does not list their fares. Uber picks up at the airport with a variable price shown in the app. Confirm the price before you set off.

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Places grouped by theme, to plan your day.

3 places
Archaeology near the capital
Three Ministry of Culture archaeological parks within 40 km of San Salvador: the buried village of Joya de Cerén, the San Andrés acropolis and the city of Cihuatán. All three open Tuesday to Sunday.
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Museums of San Salvador
Anthropology, art, natural history, recent memory and the National Palace. Check each card for hours: some are unconfirmed.
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The Historic Centre on foot
The squares and buildings of the capital's centre: the National Palace and, next to it, the Francisco Morazán mausoleum, opened in September 2026.
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4 places
Volcano, lake and viewpoints
The crater of the San Salvador volcano, the viewpoints south of the capital and Lake Ilopango.
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5 places
Parks for a family day out
ISTU parks and a botanical garden near the capital, with hours and fees on each card.
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The place, in context

Everything you can do

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Nature and jungle · 5

NatureOpen
El Boquerón National Park
Summit of the San Salvador volcano, along the road to El Boquerón (Santa Tecla, La Libertad).10.4 km from the centre
Entry
Foreign visitor US$2
Hours
Mon–Sun 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
A protected natural area at the summit of the San Salvador volcano, at about 1,950 m, with a visitor centre, trails and viewpoints over the crater and the Boqueroncito cone. Run by CORSATUR.
Source: CORSATUR – Parque Nacional El Boquerón · 2021 · +1
Practical details and sources
Entry
Salvadorans US$1; foreign visitors US$2. Parking: car US$1; minibus up to 18 seats and pick-up US$2; larger minibus and buses US$3 (CORSATUR; a July 2026 press report confirms US$1 and US$2).
Hours
Monday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., open through midday (CORSATUR; July 2026 press report).
Tip: Bring a warm layer: CORSATUR gives 18–22 °C by day and 8–12 °C at night. The park sometimes closes for maintenance (in 2026, from 15 June to 15 July): check before you go.
Nearby: Museum of Art of El Salvador (MARTE) (6.2 km) · Los Chorros Recreational Park (6.3 km) · National Museum of Anthropology (MUNA) (6.9 km)
Sources: CORSATUR – Parque Nacional El Boquerón · El Salvador.com – El Boquerón reabre (16 de julio de 2026)
NatureOpen
Saburo Hirao Park
End of Calle Los Viveros, Colonia Nicaragua, San Salvador (ISTU).2.3 km from the centre
Entry
Non-resident foreigner US$5
Hours
Wed–Sun 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
An urban park run by ISTU, with the Natural History Museum (MUHNES) inside. The former National Zoo next door closed permanently in May 2022.
Source: ISTU – Tarifas y horarios de parques (2026) · 2026 · +1
Practical details and sources
Entry
Nationals US$1; non-residents US$5. Parking: car US$1; heavy vehicle US$2 (ISTU, 2026). ISTU's table labels a third fee of US$3 «Extranjeros salvadoreños» (literally «Salvadoran foreigners»): the label is ambiguous, so check at the park who it applies to.
Hours
Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (ISTU, 2026).
Nearby: Natural History Museum of El Salvador (MUHNES) (0.3 km) · Francisco Morazán Mausoleum (2.2 km) · National Palace (2.3 km)
Sources: ISTU – Tarifas y horarios de parques (2026) · Diario El Salvador – Cierre permanente del Zoológico Nacional (26 de mayo de 2022)
NatureOpen
Balboa Nature Park (Los Planes de Renderos)
Cantón Planes de Renderos, 12 km from San Salvador (ISTU).6.5 km from the centre
Entry
Free on foot
Hours
Mon–Sun 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
An ISTU nature park in Los Planes de Renderos, south of the capital, for walks in the open air; the area has viewpoints and restaurants.
Source: ISTU – Tarifas y horarios de parques (2026) · 2026 · +1
Practical details and sources
Entry
Free entry on foot. Parking: car US$2; heavy vehicle US$3 (ISTU, 2026).
Hours
Monday to Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (ISTU, 2026).
Nearby: Puerta del Diablo Nature Park (1.6 km) · Natural History Museum of El Salvador (MUHNES) (4.1 km) · Saburo Hirao Park (4.3 km)
Sources: ISTU – Tarifas y horarios de parques (2026) · El Salvador.com – Qué visitar en Los Planes de Renderos (enero de 2026)
NatureOpen
Puerta del Diablo Nature Park
Calle a Mil Cumbres, Cantón El Cedro, Panchimalco (San Salvador) (ISTU).8.1 km from the centre
Entry
Foreign visitor US$3 (rocks)
Hours
Mon–Sun 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
An ISTU viewpoint on the El Chulo and El Chulón rocks, in the hills south of San Salvador. Entry on foot is free; access to the rocks is paid separately.
Source: ISTU – Tarifas y horarios de parques (2026) · 2026
Practical details and sources
Entry
Free entry on foot; parking US$2. Access to the El Chulo or El Chulón rocks: nationals US$1.50, foreign visitors US$3, with no exemptions (ISTU, 2026).
Hours
Monday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (ISTU, 2026).
Nearby: Balboa Nature Park (Los Planes de Renderos) (1.6 km) · Natural History Museum of El Salvador (MUHNES) (5.7 km) · Saburo Hirao Park (5.8 km)
Sources: ISTU – Tarifas y horarios de parques (2026)
NatureStatus unconfirmed
La Laguna Botanical Garden
Antiguo Cuscatlán (La Libertad), about 8 km from San Salvador; bus routes 44 and 42-A, according to the press.6.7 km from the centre
Entry
Not confirmed
Hours
Not confirmed
Booking
Not stated
A private non-profit garden founded in 1976 inside an old volcanic crater in Antiguo Cuscatlán. According to the press, it holds more than 3,500 species in 32 themed areas.
Hours and fees unconfirmed: the garden does not publish them on its website and the figures come from the press (January 2026), with different amounts elsewhere. Check before you go.
Source: El Salvador.com – Jardín Botánico La Laguna (enero de 2026) · 2026
Practical details and sources
Entry
According to the press (January 2026): adults US$1.75; children aged 2–12 US$1.25. Other sources give different figures.
Hours
According to the press (January 2026): Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed Mondays. No pets or drones.
Nearby: National Museum of Anthropology (MUNA) (2.1 km) · Museum of Art of El Salvador (MARTE) (2.6 km) · Natural History Museum of El Salvador (MUHNES) (5.4 km)
Sources: El Salvador.com – Jardín Botánico La Laguna (enero de 2026)

Lakes, rivers and waterfalls · 2

WaterOpen
Los Chorros Recreational Park
La Libertad department, 18 km west of San Salvador (ISTU).14.1 km from the centre
Entry
Foreign visitor US$3
Hours
Mon–Sun 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
An ISTU recreational park with swimming pools, 18 km west of San Salvador. Not to be confused with Chorros de la Calera in Juayúa.
Source: ISTU – Tarifas y horarios de parques (2026) · 2026 · +1
Practical details and sources
Entry
Nationals US$1.50; foreign visitors US$3. Parking: car US$1; heavy vehicle US$2 (ISTU, 2026). The national rate requires a Salvadoran ID (DUI).
Hours
Monday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (ISTU, 2026).
Nearby: El Boquerón National Park (6.3 km) · La Laguna Botanical Garden (8.6 km) · Museum of Art of El Salvador (MARTE) (8.6 km)
Sources: ISTU – Tarifas y horarios de parques (2026) · El Salvador.com – Los Chorros (agosto de 2026)
WaterOpen
Apulo Recreational Park
Cantón Dolores Apulo, Lake Ilopango (ISTU).12.4 km from the centre
Entry
Foreign visitor US$3
Hours
Mon–Sun 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
An ISTU recreational park on the shore of Lake Ilopango, 16 km from San Salvador.
Source: ISTU – Tarifas y horarios de parques (2026) · 2026
Practical details and sources
Entry
Nationals US$1.50; foreign visitors US$3. Parking: car US$1; heavy vehicle US$2 (ISTU, 2026). The national rate requires a Salvadoran ID (DUI).
Hours
Monday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (ISTU, 2026).
Nearby: Historic Centre of San Salvador (12.4 km) · National Palace (12.5 km) · Francisco Morazán Mausoleum (12.5 km)
Sources: ISTU – Tarifas y horarios de parques (2026)

Living culture · 10

CultureOpen
Joya de Cerén Archaeological Park
Km 35 of the San Salvador–San Juan Opico road (La Libertad), about 36 km northwest of San Salvador.23 km from the centre
Entry
Non-resident foreigner US$10
Hours
Tue–Sun 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
A Late Classic pre-Hispanic village buried and left intact by a volcanic eruption about 1,400 years ago: houses and traces of daily life. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, run by the Ministry of Culture.
Source: Ministerio de Cultura – Parque Arqueológico Joya de Cerén · 2022 · +1
Practical details and sources
Entry
Salvadorans US$1; Central Americans US$3; foreign residents US$7; non-residents US$10 (Ministry of Culture). A March 2026 press report gives the same US$10. The park offers free guides.
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closed Mondays (Ministry of Culture).
Nearby: San Andrés Archaeological Park (4.6 km) · El Boquerón National Park (13.2 km)
Sources: Ministerio de Cultura – Parque Arqueológico Joya de Cerén · El Salvador.com – Ruta Maya: horarios y precios (marzo de 2026)
CultureOpen
San Andrés Archaeological Park
Km 35 of the Pan-American Highway, Ciudad Arce (La Libertad).24.2 km from the centre
Entry
Non-resident foreigner US$5
Hours
Tue–Sun 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
A pre-Hispanic site in the Zapotitán valley, five kilometres from Joya de Cerén. It keeps a Late Classic adobe acropolis and a large plaza to the north with the bell-shaped structure, the largest on the site.
Source: Ministerio de Cultura – Parque Arqueológico San Andrés · 2021 · +1
Practical details and sources
Entry
Salvadorans US$1; Central Americans and foreign residents US$3; non-residents US$5. Free for residents of the municipality, students with a valid card, people with disabilities, seniors and children under 12 (Ministry of Culture).
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closed Mondays (Ministry of Culture).
Time needed
Guided tour of 35 to 45 minutes (Ministry of Culture).
Nearby: Joya de Cerén Archaeological Park (4.6 km) · Los Chorros Recreational Park (13.7 km) · El Boquerón National Park (13.9 km)
Sources: Ministerio de Cultura – Parque Arqueológico San Andrés · El Salvador.com – Ruta Maya: horarios y precios (marzo de 2026)
CultureOpen
Cihuatán Archaeological Park
Km 36.5 of the Troncal del Norte road, 3 km north of Aguilares (San Salvador).31.7 km from the centre
Entry
Non-resident foreigner US$5
Hours
Tue–Sun 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
A pre-Hispanic city of about 300 hectares north of San Salvador, with a walled ceremonial centre, an acropolis and the area where the rest of the population lived. An archaeological park since 2007.
Source: Ministerio de Cultura – Parque Arqueológico Cihuatán · 2023
Practical details and sources
Entry
Salvadorans US$1; Central Americans and foreign residents US$3; non-residents US$5. Free for residents of the municipality, students with a valid card, people with disabilities, seniors and children under 12 (Ministry of Culture).
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closed Mondays (Ministry of Culture).
Time needed
Guided tour of 35 to 45 minutes (Ministry of Culture).
Sources: Ministerio de Cultura – Parque Arqueológico Cihuatán
CultureOpen
National Museum of Anthropology (MUNA)
Avenida La Revolución, San Benito, San Salvador.5.2 km from the centre
Entry
Non-resident foreigner US$10
Hours
Tue–Sun 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
The national museum of archaeology, anthropology and history, founded in 1883 and at its Avenida La Revolución location since 1942. Run by the Ministry of Culture.
Source: Ministerio de Cultura – Museo Nacional de Antropología (MUNA) · 2026
Practical details and sources
Entry
Salvadorans US$1; foreign residents US$3; non-resident foreigners US$10. Free for students with a valid card, people with disabilities, seniors and children under 12 (Ministry of Culture, page updated April 2026).
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Ministry of Culture, April 2026).
Nearby: Museum of Art of El Salvador (MARTE) (0.7 km) · La Laguna Botanical Garden (2.1 km) · Museum of the Word and the Image (MUPI) (4.4 km)
Sources: Ministerio de Cultura – Museo Nacional de Antropología (MUNA)
CultureOpen
Museum of Art of El Salvador (MARTE)
End of Avenida La Revolución, San Benito, San Salvador.5.5 km from the centre
Entry
Foreign visitor US$5
Hours
Thu–Sun 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Booking
Not stated
A private non-profit museum of Salvadoran art with temporary exhibitions, in San Benito. Entry is free on Sundays.
Source: MARTE – Visítanos · 2026 · +1
Practical details and sources
Entry
Salvadorans US$1; foreign visitors US$5. Free for students with a valid card, children and over-60s, and for everyone on Sundays (MARTE).
Hours
Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Mondays 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The museum lists 2026 closures: 30 March–5 April, 1 May, 3–9 August, 2 November and 21 December 2026 to 4 January 2027.
Booking
Guided talks on Saturdays and Sundays during opening hours; private and school-group visits by email booking (educacion@museomarte.org).
Nearby: National Museum of Anthropology (MUNA) (0.7 km) · La Laguna Botanical Garden (2.6 km) · Museum of the Word and the Image (MUPI) (4.4 km)
Sources: MARTE – Visítanos · El Salvador.com – Museos de San Salvador (agosto de 2025)
CultureStatus unconfirmed
Natural History Museum of El Salvador (MUHNES)
Inside Saburo Hirao Park, end of Calle Los Viveros, Colonia Nicaragua, San Salvador.2.5 km from the centre
Entry
Last known: Aug 2025
Hours
Sources disagree
Booking
Not stated
A Ministry of Culture museum inside Saburo Hirao Park, with rooms on rocks and minerals, palaeontology and ecosystems.
Current status unconfirmed: the latest official page found is from 2021, and the press listed it among open museums in August 2025. Check with the Ministry of Culture before you go.
Source: Ministerio de Cultura – Museos y parques arqueológicos (enero de 2021) · 2021 · +1
Practical details and sources
Entry
According to the Ministry of Culture (2021) and the press (August 2025): Salvadorans US$1; foreign residents US$3; non-residents US$5. Free for students with a card, people with disabilities, seniors and children under 12 (2021).
Hours
Sources differ: the Ministry of Culture published Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in 2021; an August 2025 press report gives Tuesday to Sunday, same hours.
Nearby: Saburo Hirao Park (0.3 km) · Francisco Morazán Mausoleum (2.4 km) · National Palace (2.5 km)
Sources: Ministerio de Cultura – Museos y parques arqueológicos (enero de 2021) · El Salvador.com – Museos de San Salvador (agosto de 2025)
CultureStatus unconfirmed
Museum of the Word and the Image (MUPI)
1140, 27 Avenida Norte, San Salvador.2 km from the centre
Entry
Not confirmed
Hours
Not confirmed
Booking
Not stated
A citizen-run museum founded in 1996 holding photographic and audiovisual archives and testimonies on El Salvador's recent history.
Hours and status unconfirmed: the museum's website does not publish visiting hours, and the figure comes from the press (August 2025). Check with the museum before you go.
Source: El Salvador.com – Museos de San Salvador (agosto de 2025) · 2025
Practical details and sources
Entry
The press (August 2025) gives US$1 for Salvadorans and no fee for foreign visitors.
Hours
According to the press (August 2025): Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon and 2:00–4:00 p.m.; Saturday until noon.
Nearby: National Palace (1.9 km) · Francisco Morazán Mausoleum (1.9 km) · Historic Centre of San Salvador (2 km)
Sources: El Salvador.com – Museos de San Salvador (agosto de 2025)
CultureStatus unconfirmed
National Palace
Historic Centre of San Salvador, next to the Jardín Centroamérica.0.1 km from the centre
Entry
Last known: Sep 2024
Hours
Last known: Sep 2024
Booking
Not stated
A 1911 building with 105 rooms and four main halls — Red, Pink, Yellow and Blue — that housed the three branches of government for decades. A National Monument; the Ministry of Culture has offered guided tours.
Current status unconfirmed: the latest official announcement of the tours is from September 2024; a September 2026 press report mentions them. Check with the Ministry of Culture before you go.
Source: Ministerio de Cultura – Recorridos guiados en el Palacio Nacional (septiembre de 2024) · 2024 · +1
Practical details and sources
Entry
According to the Ministry of Culture announcement of September 2024: Salvadorans US$1; foreign residents US$3; non-residents US$5; free for children under 12, students and teachers with a card, people with disabilities and seniors.
Hours
The September 2024 announcement gave guided tours Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to midnight. No later official update was found.
Nearby: Historic Centre of San Salvador (0.1 km) · Francisco Morazán Mausoleum (0.1 km) · Museum of the Word and the Image (MUPI) (1.9 km)
Sources: Ministerio de Cultura – Recorridos guiados en el Palacio Nacional (septiembre de 2024) · El Salvador.com – Apertura del mausoleo de Morazán, con mención a los recorridos del Palacio (24 de septiembre de 2026)
CultureStatus unconfirmed
Francisco Morazán Mausoleum
Jardín Centroamérica, next to the National Palace, Historic Centre of San Salvador.0.1 km from the centre
Entry
Not confirmed
Hours
Not confirmed
Booking
Not stated
A mausoleum opened in September 2026 in the Jardín Centroamérica, next to the National Palace, with the remains of General Francisco Morazán, an honour guard and a level for art exhibitions.
It opened on 24 September 2026, according to the press, quoting the Minister of Culture. No official page with the hours was found: check before you go.
Source: El Salvador.com – Apertura del mausoleo de Francisco Morazán (24 de septiembre de 2026) · 2026
Practical details and sources
Entry
Free entry, with group visits led by Ministry of Culture guides, according to the minister as quoted by the press (24 September 2026).
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to midnight; closed Mondays, according to the Minister of Culture as quoted by the press (24 September 2026).
Nearby: National Palace (0.1 km) · Historic Centre of San Salvador (0.1 km) · Museum of the Word and the Image (MUPI) (1.9 km)
Sources: El Salvador.com – Apertura del mausoleo de Francisco Morazán (24 de septiembre de 2026)
CultureOpen
Historic Centre of San Salvador
Barrio El Centro, San Salvador. The official website lists more than 35 car parks in the area.0 km from the centre
Entry
Not stated
Hours
Not stated
Booking
Not confirmed
The heart of the capital, with its squares, churches, markets and public buildings. The official Historic Centre body offers three guided routes: markets, squares and churches.
Source: Centro Histórico de El Salvador – Rutas · 2026 · +1
Practical details and sources
Booking
The official routes page lists no fee or schedule: check them with the Historic Centre before you go.
Time needed
Markets route: about 3 hours (1 km). Squares route: about 2 hours (1 km). Churches route: about 45 minutes (2.9 km).
Nearby: National Palace (0.1 km) · Francisco Morazán Mausoleum (0.1 km) · Museum of the Word and the Image (MUPI) (2 km)
Sources: Centro Histórico de El Salvador – Rutas · Centro Histórico de El Salvador – Cómo llegar

San Salvador & surroundings · Practical guide

The essentials

The buried village of Joya de Cerén
The halls of the National Palace
The volcano crater from El Boquerón
Archaeology and art at MUNA and MARTE
The views from Puerta del Diablo

San Salvador & surroundings · Practical guide

Where to stay

Historic Centre: Walking distance from the National Palace, the Morazán mausoleum and the centre’s guided routes.
San Benito: Close to MUNA and MARTE, on Avenida La Revolución.
Antiguo Cuscatlán: Next to La Laguna Botanical Garden, west of the capital.

San Salvador & surroundings · Practical guide

Practical tips

The archaeological parks, MUNA and Saburo Hirao Park close on Mondays; that day El Boquerón, Los Chorros, Apulo, Balboa and Puerta del Diablo open, and MARTE from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
At Los Chorros and Apulo, ISTU (2026) charges nationals US$1.50 — with a Salvadoran ID (DUI) — and foreign visitors US$3. Balboa and Puerta del Diablo are free on foot; the Puerta del Diablo rocks cost US$1.50 or US$3. Saburo Hirao Park uses other fee categories: read its card.
The National Palace (latest official hours from 2024), MUHNES, MUPI, the Botanical Garden and the Morazán mausoleum have unconfirmed hours: read their cards and check before you go.
The currency is the US dollar, with unrestricted legal tender status (Central Reserve Bank).

Safety and precautions

According to the Spanish Government's advisory (updated 2 June 2026), a state of exception is in force in El Salvador. Check its current status before travelling.
Emergencies: 911 (National Civil Police). Fire brigade: 913. POLITUR San Salvador office: 2225-2705 (MITUR directory).

Frequently asked questions

What is open on Mondays?

El Boquerón (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), the ISTU parks — Los Chorros, Apulo, Balboa and Puerta del Diablo — and MARTE from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The archaeological parks, MUNA and Saburo Hirao Park are closed.

Can I visit the National Zoo?

No. The Ministry of Culture closed it permanently in May 2022. Saburo Hirao Park next door remains open and is run by ISTU.

How much is Joya de Cerén?

US$10 for non-resident foreigners, US$7 for foreign residents, US$3 for Central Americans and US$1 for Salvadorans, according to the Ministry of Culture. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

San Salvador & surroundings · Practical guide

Sources consulted

Information checked in October 2026. Prices, hours and rules change: confirm them with the official source before you travel.

Before you go,understand the place.

Themed guides

Archaeology near the capital

Museums of San Salvador

The Historic Centre on foot

Volcano, lake and viewpoints

Parks for a family day out

Everything you can do

Nature and jungle · 5

El Boquerón National Park

Saburo Hirao Park

Balboa Nature Park (Los Planes de Renderos)

Puerta del Diablo Nature Park

La Laguna Botanical Garden

Lakes, rivers and waterfalls · 2

Los Chorros Recreational Park

Apulo Recreational Park

Living culture · 10

Joya de Cerén Archaeological Park

San Andrés Archaeological Park

Cihuatán Archaeological Park

National Museum of Anthropology (MUNA)

Museum of Art of El Salvador (MARTE)

Natural History Museum of El Salvador (MUHNES)

Museum of the Word and the Image (MUPI)

National Palace

Francisco Morazán Mausoleum

Historic Centre of San Salvador

The essentials

Where to stay

Practical tips

Safety and precautions

Frequently asked questions

Sources consulted

Other destinations

Before you go,
understand the place.