San Salvador Department Travel Guide

El Salvador

A large, historic building with a central dome and columns, surrounded by a wet plaza with puddles.
A large white building with a dome and two smaller domes, surrounded by other buildings.
A cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background.
A plaza with a large tree, a statue, and a church with two towers.
A grassy field with a monument, a tall tree, and a building with a sign.

Popular cities in San Salvador Department

A cityscape with a prominent white building with a dome, a yellow building with columns, and a busy street with vehicles and pedestrians.
San Salvador
Known for Entertainment, Museums and Tours
Come to San Salvador and enjoy its adventures, entertainment and cafes.

Reasons to visit

  • Cuscatlán Stadium
  • Sunzal Beach
  • Playa San Blas
Apopa
Apopa
Check out Metrocentro and Catedral Metropolitano—just a couple of the sights around Apopa.
A wooden deck with benches overlooking a cityscape and mountains. A flag of El Salvador is visible.
Nejapa
Venture to sights like El Boquerón Crater of the San Salvador Volcano as you discover the local area in Nejapa.
San Martin
San Martin
Head to sights like Lake Ilopango as you discover the local area in San Martin.
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by palm trees and a street with a vintage car.
Aguilares
Known for Culture, Monuments and Historical
Love culture, monuments and history? Get away to Aguilares!
Tonacatepeque
Tonacatepeque
Check out Catedral Metropolitano and National Library—just a couple of the sights around Tonacatepeque.

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