Parks-Volcanoes-Lakes


Santa Ana Volcano El Salvador

The Santa Ana Volcano in El Salvador or Ilamatepec Volcano


The Santa Ana Volcano in El Salvador is an active stratovolcano located in the department of Santa Ana; it is the highest in the country at about 7812 feet above sea level. The Santa Ana stratovolcano is located about 43 kilometers from the city of Santa Ana and about 65 … Read more

Off-the-beaten-path El Salvador

El Pital El Salvador, the highest point in the country.


El Pital El Salvador is one of the most beautiful and one of the most visited natural parks in El Salvador. It is located in the department of Chalatenango, near the colorful towns of San Ignacio and La Palma. This iconic park is one of the highest points in the … Read more

Ilopango Volcano Caldera

Lake Ilopango El Salvador: El Salvador’s Enigmatic Crater Lake


Lake Ilopango El Salvador is a volcano crater lake located outside the capital city. Ilopango Lake is 72 square kilometers and has a max depth of 248 meters; it borders the San Salvador, Cuscatlan, and La Paz departments. The Ilopango Lake caldera is one of the most popular and most … Read more

Izalco Volcano El Salvador

Izalco Volcano El Salvador. The Lighthouse of the Pacific.


Izalco volcano El Salvador is a massive stratovolcano located in the department of Santa Ana. Izalco volcano, also known as the lighthouse of the Pacific, is part of the Cerro Verde National Park that includes two other volcanoes, Santa Ana and Cero Verde. This volcano is considered one of the … Read more

Los Planes de Renderos El Salvador

Planes de Renderos El Salvador, Fantastic Natural Location


The Los Planes de Renderos El Salvador is an excellent natural place to unwind, enjoy nature, explore the natural parks, and do all kinds of ecotourist activities. Los Planes de Renderos has an all-embracing climate that fits all types of visitors. The Planes de Renderos is a popular destination for … Read more

Lake Suchitlan in El Salvador

Lakes in El Salvador. Explore these natural wonders.


Lakes in El Salvador, such as Coatepeque, Ilopango, Guija, and Suchitlan, are a combination of astonishing volcanic calderas and a magnificent man-made lake. Visiting and exploring these lakes is a top thing to do in the country, either by locals or foreigners looking for fun activities to enjoy and experience. … Read more

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The San Salvador Volcano. Iconic background of the Nation’s capital.


The San Salvador volcano is a stratovolcano located in the northwest part of the capital city. The San Salvador volcano, also known as Quezaltepeque or El Boqueron, covers the municipalities of Quezaltepeque, San Juan Opico, Colon, and Santa Tecla in La Libertad. Also, Nejapa in the department of San Salvador. … Read more