Things to do in San Salvador El Salvador: Nightlife & Entertainment
For a trendy night scene, head to Zona Rosa district. Here, you can find many luxurious hotels and upscale bars, restaurants and nightclubs, as well as the popular Gran Via Shopping complex which features plenty of bars, restaurants and cinemas.
Apart from bars and clubs, you can enjoy a night out at the theater. For instance the Presidential Theater (Teatro Presidente), near the Embassy of Chile, is home to the San Salvador National Symphony which performs here regularly.
Things to do in San Salvador El Salvador: Outdoor Activities
Hiking & Swimming
If you are interested in the Great Outdoors during your stay in San Salvador El Salvador, the Cerro Verde National Park is within driving distance.
The park, located 20 miles west of San Salvador’s city center, is home to the extinct volcanoes of Santa Ana and Izalco.
You are allowed to hike the trails along the volcanoes but, for safety reasons, you can only do so in the company of a guide.
They only allow 300 people per day, and admission to the park is around $3. Before you head to the park you need to let them know through fax or e-mail when you’re planning to come. (Here it is Cerro Verde e-mail: informacion@istu.gob.sv)
The park is also home to Lake Coatepeque, which features a handful of hotels and guest houses by the lake shore. At the lake you can some swimming and boating activities.
El Roble Park
El Roble Park, located near the University of El Salvador, features recreational areas such as a basketball court and a BMX rump. Apart from these, you can enjoy an early morning jog along the paths as well as picnicking.
Cuscatlan Park
Cuscatlan Park is one of the largest urban parks in San Salvador El Salvador. The park features open green spaces with beautiful tropical trees.
The park, located adjacent Tin Marin Children’s Museum, features many opportunities for recreational outdoor activities, or simply a relaxing time on one of the park benches taking in the beautiful natural scenery.
In Cuscatlan Park, you can also find the Monumento a la Memoria y la Verdad (Monument to the Memory and Truth) Wall Memorial, which depicts the faces of those missing during the civil war.
Things to do in San Salvador El Salvador: Fun Family Activities
Tin Marin Children’s Museum
If you are traveling with kids, the Tin Martin Children’s Museum should be high in your itinerary.
The Museum, adjacent Cuscatlan Park, is an amazing place where you and kids can learn through fun and interactive activities such as the planetarium where you can learn about stars and constellations.
Mundo Feliz Amusement Park
If you looking for things to do with kids in San Salvador El Salvador, opposite Sykes El Salvador center you can find El Mundo Feliz (Happy World) amusement park where you can enjoy arcade games and bumper cars.
National Zoological Park
The National Park (Parque Zoologico Nacional) is another popular place where the whole family can enjoy some cultural attractions.
At the park, you can find the Saburo Hirao Japanese gardens, the National Zoo and El Salvador Natural History Museum.
Saburo Hirao Japanese Gardens
The Saburo Hirao Japanese gardens feature beautiful flora as well as kid’s playgrounds for the little ones.
The National Zoo in El Salvador
Apart from a collection of wildlife, the National Zoo serves as a sanctuary for the protection of animals in danger of extinction.
El Salvador Natural History Museum
At the El Salvador Natural History Museum, you can the fossils of a giant sloth among other species.
The National Zoological Park is located on Calle Modelo (Modelo Street) near Colonia Malaga neighborhood.
For a trendy night scene, head to Zona Rosa district. Here, you can find many luxurious hotels and upscale bars, restaurants and nightclubs, as well as the popular Gran Via Shopping complex which features plenty of bars, restaurants and cinemas.
Apart from bars and clubs, you can enjoy a night out at the theater. For instance the Presidential Theater (Teatro Presidente), near the Embassy of Chile, is home to the San Salvador National Symphony which performs here regularly.
Things to do in San Salvador El Salvador: Outdoor Activities
Hiking & Swimming
If you are interested in the Great Outdoors during your stay in San Salvador El Salvador, the Cerro Verde National Park is within driving distance.
The park, located 20 miles west of San Salvador’s city center, is home to the extinct volcanoes of Santa Ana and Izalco.
You are allowed to hike the trails along the volcanoes but, for safety reasons, you can only do so in the company of a guide.
They only allow 300 people per day, and admission to the park is around $3. Before you head to the park you need to let them know through fax or e-mail when you’re planning to come. (Here it is Cerro Verde e-mail: informacion@istu.gob.sv)
The park is also home to Lake Coatepeque, which features a handful of hotels and guest houses by the lake shore. At the lake you can some swimming and boating activities.
El Roble Park
El Roble Park, located near the University of El Salvador, features recreational areas such as a basketball court and a BMX rump. Apart from these, you can enjoy an early morning jog along the paths as well as picnicking.
Cuscatlan Park
Cuscatlan Park is one of the largest urban parks in San Salvador El Salvador. The park features open green spaces with beautiful tropical trees.
The park, located adjacent Tin Marin Children’s Museum, features many opportunities for recreational outdoor activities, or simply a relaxing time on one of the park benches taking in the beautiful natural scenery.
In Cuscatlan Park, you can also find the Monumento a la Memoria y la Verdad (Monument to the Memory and Truth) Wall Memorial, which depicts the faces of those missing during the civil war.
Things to do in San Salvador El Salvador: Fun Family Activities
Tin Marin Children’s Museum
If you are traveling with kids, the Tin Martin Children’s Museum should be high in your itinerary.
The Museum, adjacent Cuscatlan Park, is an amazing place where you and kids can learn through fun and interactive activities such as the planetarium where you can learn about stars and constellations.
Mundo Feliz Amusement Park
If you looking for things to do with kids in San Salvador El Salvador, opposite Sykes El Salvador center you can find El Mundo Feliz (Happy World) amusement park where you can enjoy arcade games and bumper cars.
National Zoological Park
The National Park (Parque Zoologico Nacional) is another popular place where the whole family can enjoy some cultural attractions.
At the park, you can find the Saburo Hirao Japanese gardens, the National Zoo and El Salvador Natural History Museum.
Saburo Hirao Japanese Gardens
The Saburo Hirao Japanese gardens feature beautiful flora as well as kid’s playgrounds for the little ones.
The National Zoo in El Salvador
Apart from a collection of wildlife, the National Zoo serves as a sanctuary for the protection of animals in danger of extinction.
El Salvador Natural History Museum
At the El Salvador Natural History Museum, you can the fossils of a giant sloth among other species.
The National Zoological Park is located on Calle Modelo (Modelo Street) near Colonia Malaga neighborhood.
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