Title: Santa Tecla Travel Guide: Best of Santa Tecla, La Libertad Department Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Santa Tecla Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Iglesia de santa Tecla ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6244211/002a108a-6a39-4f4a-be69-71fb9c9f185e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Iglesia de santa Tecla ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6244211/002a108a-6a39-4f4a-be69-71fb9c9f185e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Palacio Nacional Santa Tecla, El Salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6244211/b9c4398d-71e9-46eb-8594-136473e58bf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Parroquia El Carmen Santa Tecla (El Salvador)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6244211/281fa6d1-c3a0-46cd-981c-3477a319fd8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Restaurante dos alas on a Rainy saturday. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621587527624/3bd223e5-70a8-42f2-9efb-39ad4d55c35f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Santa Tecla

Things to do

- Top hotels in Santa Tecla
- Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Tecla

![CARDEDEU DOMOS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117640000/117633800/117633713/780d5caa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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CARDEDEU DOMOS

Finca Florencia Lt # 26 Canton Alvarez Santa Tecla La Libertad

£106

22 Feb - 23 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Santa Tecla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Plaza Merliot and La Gran Via Shopping Center are ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)

Cozy, safe & breathtaking views!

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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![Hotel La Estancia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21570000/21567900/21567883/a40aeade_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel La Estancia 

Km40, Autopista Comalapa San Luis Talpa La Paz

£50

4 Feb - 5 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in San Luis Talpa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.

8/10 Very Good! (1,145 reviews)

Everything clean , only staff needs to be improve at customer service, at least smile and making feel people welcome.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

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![Barceló San Salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/78300/78213/3390b7e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Barceló San Salvador

Ave Las Magnolias Y Blvd Del Hipodromo San Salvador SS

£113

1 Mar - 2 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,491 reviews)

El hotel es muy bonito, los empleados muy amables. El buffet de desayuno es fenomenal buena comida y el cafe expresso el mejor que probe en San Salvador. La habitacion es muy comoda mi unica queja es el baño que nesecita mejor mantenimiento.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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![Quinta Kartagus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111215300/111215236/a91a2073_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Quinta Kartagus

Kilometro 15 y 1/2 Carretera al Puerto Santa Tecla La Libertad

Stay at this holiday home in Santa Tecla. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza Merliot and La Gran Via Shopping ...

2/10 (2 reviews)

Fue la experiencia más horrible que pasé en esta propiedad

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Tecla-Hotels-Quinta-Kartagus.h111215236.Hotel-Information)

![Novo Hotel & Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/428700/428612/61bd4c4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Novo Hotel & Suite

Final 61 Avenida Norte Colonia San Salvador SS

Stay at this aparthotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (715 reviews)

Everything was amazing

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

[](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Hotels-Novo-Hotel-Suite.h428612.Hotel-Information)

![Coco Surf Tropical Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91310000/91301300/91301260/8c455a2d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Coco Surf Tropical Village

Blvr. Conchalio La Libertad La Libertad

Stay at this beach villa in La Libertad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)

Beautiful Villas and wonderful staff. We enjoyed our stay. We loved being close to the beach with a private pool. We were also able to book massages, which were amazing. Will definitely book again.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

[](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Hotels-Coco-Surf-Tropical-Village.h91301260.Hotel-Information)

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### Popular places to visit

![Small crater inside  the San Salvador volcano crater in El Boqueron National Park near Santa Tecla area. Sunny day, blue sky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532619416/a26ea9f7-e11d-491c-b5cb-eb198275d159.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### El Boqueron National Park

Explore the great outdoors at El Boqueron National Park, a lovely green space in Santa Tecla. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Boqueron-National-Park-San-Salvador.d553248621532619416.Attraction)

#### Plaza Merliot

During your trip to Santa Tecla, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Plaza Merliot. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Merliot-Santa-Tecla.d6112332.Attraction)

#### Museo Tecleño

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museo Tecleño during your travels in Santa Tecla. Make time to visit the shops and churches while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Museo-Tecleno-Santa-Tecla.d959382500179009536.Attraction)

### Things to do

![Tamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1240623/95382f15-e205-4651-bbbb-ec2f87c2e382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach

£65

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tamanique-waterfalls-complex-trek-el-tunco-beach.a1240623.activity-details)

![Volcano in El Salvador ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/404548/0eaa8f44-fbd4-4cdc-95e0-0c9731f23edf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites

£74

per traveller

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-full-day-combo-tour-volcanoes.a404548.activity-details)

![Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/404578/cf1b9332-f9d4-44d5-8fe6-392a5532418b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience

£56

per traveller

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/charming-colonial-suchitoto-tour-experience.a404578.activity-details)

![Have fun and explore the historic center of San Salvador](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49222495/993b4cc3-57e8-435e-8d4d-eaf73f4be5dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Have fun and explore the historic center of San Salvador

£15

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/have-fun-and-explore-the-historic-center-of-san-salvador.a49222495.activity-details)

![San Salvador: Historical Center walking tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48144308/e22fb14a-ef15-416c-b974-e0009de67e53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Salvador: Historical Center walking tour

£30

per traveller

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-salvador-historical-center-walking-tour.a48144308.activity-details)

![Express Tour Historic Center San Salvador](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2708471/28a11aef-3cec-48a2-8d89-50157efac828.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Express Tour Historic Center San Salvador

£30

per traveller

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/express-tour-historic-center-san-salvador.a2708471.activity-details)

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## Cities near Santa Tecla

![San Salvador showing city views and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053734/7fd3e753-33b1-480d-b9f1-6dab0b195f59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### San Salvador

![Silhouettes of people bathing in the beaches of La Libertad in El Salvador.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143308/648157bf-dd7f-40cb-ab57-2122914006c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### La Libertad

![Torre Cuscatlan which includes a skyscraper and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112360/189b6da1-7399-491b-b60e-6e4ff82aa5e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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