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El Salvador Travel Guide with Perfect 10 Day Itinerary

Everything you need to plan a backpacking trip through El Salvador, from volcanoes and colonial towns to surf beaches and hot springs.

Top 10 Things to Do in El Salvador

Volcano hikes, surf breaks, hidden waterfalls, and the most extraordinary sunsets in Central America.

The Ultimate Guide to Santa Ana, El Salvador's Second City

Volcanoes, crater lakes, Mayan ruins, and the best pupusas you'll ever eat.

Ruta de las Flores — El Salvador's Historic Route

Colonial towns, coffee farms, waterfalls, and artisan markets along El Salvador's most scenic road.

The 7 Waterfalls Hike — El Salvador's Most Spectacular Trail

Seven cascading waterfalls, jungle trekking, and vine swings on La Ruta de las Flores.

El Tunco & The Coast: The Best Beaches in El Salvador

Black sand beaches, world-class surf, and extraordinary sunsets on the Pacific.