Top Things to Do in El Salvador

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★4.9 106 experiences from US$ 15 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Lake Coatepeque from San Salvador
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Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Lake Coatepeque from San SalvadorHike Santa Ana volcano to an emerald crater lake with lunch overlooking Lake Coatepeque. Includes hotel pickup from San Salvador, small groups, and bilingual guide.
924 reviews
4.90★
Duration
7h–10h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
El Salvador full-day tour: Volcanoes, Mayan sites, lake
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Travelers' pick
El Salvador full-day tour: Volcanoes, Mayan sites, lakeFull-day guided tour of El Salvador's archaeological sites at Joya de Cerén and San Andrés.
348 reviews
4.85★
Duration
9h
Tue–Sun
08:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 99US$ 94per person
San Salvador Walking Tour: Civil War Stories & Markets
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Best value
San Salvador Walking Tour: Civil War Stories & MarketsWalk San Salvador's historic squares, Rosary Church and National Library with a certified guide who lived through the city's transformation from murder.
264 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 19.99per person
San Salvador: Devil's Door, Volcano & Rainbow Slide Tour
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San Salvador: Devil's Door, Volcano & Rainbow Slide TourFour-stop San Salvador tour: Devil's Door viewpoint, Historic Center, El Rosario Church, and volcano crater. Includes hotel pickup, guide, and small groups.
261 reviews
4.97★
Duration
7h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Ruta de Las Flores: Colonial Towns & Coffee Farm Day Trip
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Ruta de Las Flores: Colonial Towns & Coffee Farm Day TripFeel the buzz of Nahuizalco’s market, taste fresh coffee at Entre Nubes, and wander Ataco’s murals on this Ruta de Las Flores day trip from San Salvador with private transport.
261 reviews
4.83★
Duration
8h–9h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · IT · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Santa Ana Volcano & Coatepeque Lake: Early Hike, Small Group
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Santa Ana Volcano & Coatepeque Lake: Early Hike, Small GroupStart early from Santa Ana for a guided volcano hike, quiet crater views, and lunch overlooking Coatepeque Lake. Includes hotel pickup and bilingual guide.
248 reviews
4.98★
Duration
7h–9h
start times · Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
San Salvador: Joya de Cerén & Mayan Sites UNESCO Tour
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San Salvador: Joya de Cerén & Mayan Sites UNESCO TourJoya de Cerén, El Salvador's UNESCO site known as the "Pompeii of the Americas," combines with Tazumal's pyramid and Santa Ana's colonial cathedral. Expert guide included.
221 reviews
4.91★
Duration
9h
Tue–Sun
08:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
San Salvador: Café Albania Bike & Ataco Murals + Hot Springs
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San Salvador: Café Albania Bike & Ataco Murals + Hot SpringsDay tour from San Salvador: Café Albania coffee estate, zip line, Ataco's murals, artisan shops, and Santa Teresa Hot Springs with mud treatment. Hotel pickup included.
217 reviews
4.94★
Duration
8h–10h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
San Salvador walking tour: Landmarks & Metropolitan Cathedral
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San Salvador walking tour: Landmarks & Metropolitan CathedralWalk San Salvador's historic center with a local guide, visiting Parque Cuscatlán, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the newly renovated library.
192 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Tamanique Waterfalls Tour from El Tunco: Hike and swim
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Tamanique Waterfalls Tour from El Tunco: Hike and swimHike downhill through Tamanique town and jump into waterfalls 25 minutes from El Tunco, with pickup from La Libertad or San Salvador and a guide in English or Spanish.
191 reviews
4.97★
Duration
4h
start times · Wed, Fri and Sun
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Coatepeque Lake from San Salvador
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Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Coatepeque Lake from San SalvadorHike El Salvador's highest volcano (2,381m) with crater lake views, then relax at Coatepeque Lake. Includes hotel pickup, guide, lunch. 4-hour summit trek.
154 reviews
4.96★
Duration
9h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Copán Ruins from San Salvador: Full-Day Maya Archaeological Tour
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Copán Ruins from San Salvador: Full-Day Maya Archaeological TourFull-day Copán Ruins tour from San Salvador with Maya archaeology guide, entry tickets, and round-trip transport. Includes Hieroglyphic Stairway.
116 reviews
4.79★
Duration
12h–15h
start times · Tue, Thu and Sat
2
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
El Tunco Day Trip: Waterfall Hike & Surf Beach
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El Tunco Day Trip: Waterfall Hike & Surf BeachDay trip from San Salvador to Tamanique Waterfalls and El Tunco Beach with hiking, swimming, lunch, and a licensed guide in air-conditioned transport.
111 reviews
4.87★
Duration
5h–7h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
San Salvador: Downtown Walking Tour & Pupusas Tasting
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San Salvador: Downtown Walking Tour & Pupusas TastingStep into San Salvador’s lively downtown with a local guide, wander historic streets, taste fresh pupusas, and see the city’s iconic cathedral. Includes pickup.
106 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Ziplining in Santa Teresa: Cafe Albania & Hot Springs
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Ziplining in Santa Teresa: Cafe Albania & Hot SpringsZiplining, slides and swings at Cafe Albania plus Santa Teresa Hot Springs entry on a full-day Ruta de Flores tour with bilingual guide and hotel pickup.
103 reviews
4.97★
Duration
9h
start times · Wed and Sat
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 118per person
Ruta de Flores Bike Zipline & Hot Springs from San Salvador, Apaneca
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Travelers' pick
Ruta de Flores Bike Zipline & Hot Springs from San Salvador, ApanecaPrivate tour from San Salvador: bike, zipline, wings swing at Café Albania, Ataco mural tour, Santa Teresa Hot Springs with bilingual driver.
95 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h–9h
Every day except Wednesday and Saturday
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 142per person
San Salvador Tour & El Boquerón Park with Pupusa Tasting
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Travelers' pick
San Salvador Tour & El Boquerón Park with Pupusa TastingWalk downtown San Salvador's historic landmarks with a guide, then drive to El Boquerón National Park at the San Salvador volcano crater for sweeping city.
92 reviews
4.92★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · IT · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Ruta de Las Flores Day Trip: 1930s Coffee Farm & Hot Springs
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Ruta de Las Flores Day Trip: 1930s Coffee Farm & Hot SpringsVisit Nahuizalco and Ataco on this Ruta de Las Flores tour from San Salvador, including a coffee estate and hot springs with hotel pickup and guide.
91 reviews
4.90★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 116per person
El Salvador Flowers Route: Colonial Towns & Coffee Day Trip
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El Salvador Flowers Route: Colonial Towns & Coffee Day TripWander El Salvador’s Flowers Route: colorful towns, coffee tastings, artisan markets. Includes pickup & local guide for a relaxed, culture-rich day out.
88 reviews
4.82★
Duration
9h
Sat and Sun
08:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 83per person
El Salvador: Mayan Ruins & Volcano Park Tour with Guide
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El Salvador: Mayan Ruins & Volcano Park Tour with GuideDiscover El Salvador’s San Andrés and Tazumal Mayan sites plus Cerro Verde Volcano Park in one day. Includes private transport, local guide, and entry fees.
83 reviews
4.92★
Duration
8h–9h
Tue–Sun
08:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
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