Upon arriving at San Salvador Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in the city, which is a 45-minute drive away.

Welcome to El Salvador! As the smallest country in Central America,
Overnight in San Salvador.

Today, we visit the archaeological site of Joya de Ceren, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993.

This unique site offers a glimpse into the daily lives of pre-Columbian Maya inhabitants, unlike any other in the Maya culture. Joya de Ceren was a village, not a ceremonial site, that was buried under 14 layers of volcanic ash from severalImportant elements like thatch roofs and artifacts have been recovered in situ.

A professional architect with extensive knowledge will guide the tour.

Next, we drive to the Los Volcanes National Park, where the volcanoes of Izalco, Santa Ana, and Cerro Verde converge. This area boasts stunning scenery and rich biodiversity. We'll take a short, hour-long walk through the park with a local guide, offering breathtaking views of the Izalco volcano and Lake Coatepeque.

We then transfer to the mountain town of Ataco for an overnight stay. ...read less

Today, you will explore the "Flower Route," aptly named for its remarkable abundance of wildflowers.

This region offers stunning panoramic views of mountainside coffee plantations, lagoons, and dense cloud forests. Your first stop is Juayúa, a charming city known for its weekend food festival or the Don Juan waterfalls during weekdays.

Next, you will visit Nahuizalco, one of the area's most traditional towns, renowned for its handicrafts and furniture made from tulle and willow. Then, head up to Salcoatitán, situated at over 3,412 feet (1,040 meters), where the country's first coffee plantations were established in the 1860s. This area is also known for its numerous craft shops. You will spend another night in Ataco. In the afternoon, unwind at nearby natural attractions like the geysers and thermal baths at Santa Teresa Hot Springs. ...read less

Suchitoto, located about 47 km north of San Salvador, is a charming town with colonial homes, buildings, and cobblestone streets.

During our walking tour, we will explore several local art galleries. Various spots in the town offer stunning views of Lake Suchitlán, a former river that was dammed and now boasts an ecosystem rich in birdlife, including pelicans, herons, and storks.

After a short walk through town, we will drive to Hacienda Los Nacimientos. This site provides a glimpse into El Salvador’s recent history, having been a former guerrilla camp during the Civil War, which lasted from 1980 to 1992, between the military government and left-wing guerrillas. Today, the hacienda is home to an organic farming initiative aimed at rebuilding the community by providing jobs to war victims. One of the farm’s key products is indigo, a blue dye extracted from the leaves of the xiquilite plant, which has been used since ancient Maya times. We will observe the entire production process, including extraction, drying, and milling.

Dinner will be in town at a local pupuseria. These are typically small cafés or simple setups in front of locals' homes. You will have the opportunity to make your own pupusa by hand, filling it with cheese, beans, loroco, and pork.

Overnight in Suchitoto. ...read less

Transfer to Bahia de Jiquilisco with a stop at the Los Pirineos Coffee Farm and Benefice in the Tecapa volcano region.

This farm, a winner of the local Cup Of Excellence for best coffee eight times, is reached by a 45-minute steep and dusty hike in the sun. The best time to visit is between October and February when coffee beans are on the plants. You will have lunch in the town of Berlin, where a barista will offer a tasting of the local coffee.

Laguna de Alegria, located in the crater of Tecapa in the Tecapa-Chinameca area, is less than two kilometers from the city. The lagoon is easily accessible via a cobblestone street that passes through coffee plantations. Known for its emerald waters due to the sulfur and minerals in the crater, Laguna de Alegria is a unique sight.

Puerto Barillas Lodge, located within the tropical forest around the bay of Jiquilisco, offers marine access to the bay. In the afternoon, you have the option of a kayak tour through the mangroves to see various species of birds, sea life, and possibly caimans.

Puerto Barillas offers four treehouse accommodations and six two-bedroom apartments, all equipped with air conditioning, TV, and hot water showers.

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Join this incredible tour where you will capture and release giant turtles (Hawksbill or Black Turtles).

Discover the efforts of the ICAPO (hawsbill.org) project in protecting sea turtles. These tours support the sustainability of the conservation project. By participating, you are aiding ongoing research for the conservation initiative.

You will have the opportunity to weigh and measure the turtles, take a skin sample, and place a tag on the turtle. The tour is led by professionals, including veterinarians and biologists, who are directly involved in the conservation program.

Overnight in Bahia de Jiquilisco. ...read less

Today, you will be leaving Bahia de Jiquilisco and heading to El Salvador International Airport for your journey back home.