Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in San Salvador March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [San Salvador Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador.dx6053734)[Hotels in San Salvador](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Hotels.d6053734.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to San Salvador](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Salvador.d6053734.Travel-Guide-Flights)[San Salvador Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Salvador.d6053734.Car-Hire-Guide)[San Salvador Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador.d6053734.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in San Salvador ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit San Salvador Types of activities Where to stay [San Salvador travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador.dx6053734) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iglesia Don Rua showing a statue or sculpture and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112352/f7af21bb-7dc2-46a0-9c65-71e99b9d01ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Palacio Nacional showing interior views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112322/0b35687e-747f-40ca-a636-f84a49f15046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Estadio Cuscatlan featuring a sporting event](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112320/cdd24fa3-1801-49aa-a9f6-c5004cc1379a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## San Salvador Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that San Salvador has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to San Salvador, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to San Salvador with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in San Salvador San Salvador is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in San Salvador, and make it a breeze to explore San Salvador and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in San Salvador to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to San Salvador, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in San Salvador. #### San Salvador attractions San Salvador has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in San Salvador to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of San Salvador. Looking for things to do in San Salvador can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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9h 10/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-ana-volcano-hike-tour-from-el-tunco-beach.a2224105.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Have fun and explore the historic centre of San Salvador](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49222495/7f0d5945-523c-40b6-9305-4ef56d96c034.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Have fun and explore the historic centre of San Salvador 3h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cultural-and-historical-walking-tour-in-san-salvador.a49222495.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Tamanique Waterfalls tour from Surf City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2224101/761a8b19-9bb4-4dc3-b972-6496f17ff547.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tamanique Waterfalls tour from Surf City 4h 9.6/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tamanique-waterfalls-hike-half-day-activity.a2224101.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![San Salvador Tour: Devil’s Door, Volcano, Slide & Historic Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1224677/2027376b-a27a-4645-aac8-f5606e71c91c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Salvador Tour: Devil’s Door, Volcano, Slide & Historic Centre 7h 10/10 98 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £123 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-of-san-salvador-in-1-day-el-boqueron-rainbow-slide-historic-centre.a1224677.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Ruta de Las Flores: Charming Towns and Rainbow Slide Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48368584/a0bb9c21-990a-402b-b2bc-5c9cd296861f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ruta de Las Flores: Charming Towns and Rainbow Slide Tour 8h 10/10 18 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ruta-de-las-flores-cafe-albania.a48368584.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 52 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![San Salvador City & Rainbow Slide- Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/401168/2fb6a292-2b42-40f4-b9ab-a38819e1c272.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Salvador City & Rainbow Slide- Full Day Tour 8h 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available £63 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-salvador-city-boqueron-volcano-full-day-tour.a401168.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Half Day Mayan Tour - Joya de Cerén & San Andrés](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/401192/996e88fc-3623-46be-ab39-8f21a99a3300.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Mayan Tour - Joya de Cerén & San Andrés 4h 9.4/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available £66 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-mayan-tour-joya-de-ceren-san-andres.a401192.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Flowers Route Tour-Colonial Towns, Handicraft & Coffee Plantation](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/401160/9faa1dbf-275a-409b-b824-0a81dbd321f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Flowers Route Tour-Colonial Towns, Handicraft & Coffee Plantation 9h 10/10 5 verified reviews Free cancellation available £66 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/flowers-route-tour-colonial-towns-handicraft.a401160.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Private 4x4 Tour with View of San Salvador from the Former Cable Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47226330/077f4358-05f6-4a08-80eb-30a56fc05635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private 4x4 Tour with View of San Salvador from the Former Cable Car 3h 10/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-of-san-salvador-from-the-former-cable-car.a47226330.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Coffee Country and Ruta de las Flores. A day full of fun!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1216725/4acd7783-8bd9-40d3-a813-32f1b7e1608f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coffee Country and Ruta de las Flores. A day full of fun! 8h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £93 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gourmet-coffee-experience-in-ruta-de-las-flores.a1216725.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![El Salvador Mayan Route - Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/401184/7f847aa1-84f4-46ca-aa99-8f1eee070358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### El Salvador Mayan Route - Full Day Tour 8h 8.6/10 4 verified reviews Free cancellation available £81 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/el-salvador-mayan-route-full-day-tour.a401184.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/404578/cf1b9332-f9d4-44d5-8fe6-392a5532418b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience 8h 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available £56 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colonial-suchitoto-full-daytour.a404578.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Wet & Wild: Tamanique Waterfalls + Craft Beer sampling & Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4276481/51f2e6aa-d854-410e-8418-3664e419197e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wet & Wild: Tamanique Waterfalls + Craft Beer sampling & Lunch 6h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £108 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wet-and-wild-tamanique-waterfalls-lunch-at-world-famous-el-tunco-beach.a4276481.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Half Day - San Salvador City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/401176/c28a7dcc-70c7-44b2-9a8b-b93375b89259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day - San Salvador City Tour 4h 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-san-salvador-city-tour.a401176.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Tour Ruta de Las Flores and pueblos vivos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47931247/d667d707-cbea-4e2c-b9e8-2a06cd691324.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour Ruta de Las Flores and pueblos vivos 11h 2/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-salvador-tour-de-dia-ruta-de-las-flores-y-pueblos-vivos.a47931247.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Playa El Tunco Surfing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51154821/5b85c58a-91bc-4c4d-b131-9825bd3c9020.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Playa El Tunco Surfing Experience 1h 30m Free cancellation available £45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/playa-el-tunco-surfing-experience.a51154821.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![El Salvador Sunrise Kayaking Experience on Ilopango Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50980834/b35a257a-dd3c-44e0-ab59-cc41ba348641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### El Salvador Sunrise Kayaking Experience on Ilopango Lake 6h Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/el-salvador-sunrise-kayaking-experience-on-ilopango-lake.a50980834.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Peñón de Comasagua, Surf City and Sunset Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47830480/ad55213b-539f-4995-b79f-93bbe4c78e30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Peñón de Comasagua, Surf City and Sunset Park 10h Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/penon-de-comasagua-surf-class-and-sunset-park.a47830480.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Los Cobanos: Incredible marine wildlife watching boat tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51844957/3fb4b236-da48-4db1-bdc4-c79d62428fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Los Cobanos: Incredible marine wildlife watching boat tour 9h Free cancellation available £101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/los-cobanos-incredible-marine-wildlife-watching-boat-tour.a51844957.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![From San Salvador: Sunrise/Sunset kayaking at Ancient lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51678242/e5e10899-b23f-4ca6-9120-f604a7f66302.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San Salvador: Sunrise/Sunset kayaking at Ancient lake 7h Free cancellation available £101 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-san-salvador-sunrise-sunset-kayaking-at-ancient-lake.a51678242.activity-details?&rid=6053734&location=San+Salvador&swp=off) ![Essential Guatemala: 3-day tour of Panajachel, San Juan, and colonial charm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51740827/49cd76f9-1b3a-4985-9a03-f3dcec874c57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Essential Guatemala: 3-day tour of Panajachel, San Juan, and colonial charm 3d 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6053734) ## Recommended things to do in San Salvador | Number of things to do | 138 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [El Zonte Walking Tour](/things-to-do/el-zonte-walking-tour.a49983388.activity-details): £6 | | Top 5 things to do | [Guided quad bike Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador](/things-to-do/guided-quad-bike-tour-laguna-verde-de-apaneca-in-el-salvador.a5034433.activity-details)[Tamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach](/things-to-do/explore-tamanique-waterfalls-complex-surf-city-el-tunco-beach.a1240623.activity-details)[Santa Ana Volcano Tour: Beat the Crowds on an Early Morning Hike!](/things-to-do/santa-ana-volcano-hike-tour-from-el-tunco-beach.a2224105.activity-details)[Have fun and explore the historic centre of San Salvador](/things-to-do/cultural-and-historical-walking-tour-in-san-salvador.a49222495.activity-details)[The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites](/things-to-do/full-day-combo-tour-volcanoes-lake-mayan-sites.a404548.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Guided quad bike Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador](/things-to-do/guided-quad-bike-tour-laguna-verde-de-apaneca-in-el-salvador.a5034433.activity-details)[Have fun and explore the historic centre of San Salvador](/things-to-do/cultural-and-historical-walking-tour-in-san-salvador.a49222495.activity-details)[San Salvador: walking tour in Historic City centre](/things-to-do/san-salvador-walking-tour-in-historic-city-centre.a51709203.activity-details)[I am Dave and let ́s discover the best of San Salvador with me](/things-to-do/walking-tour-to-discover-san-salvador.a48952684.activity-details)[Scars of San Salvador](/things-to-do/scars-of-san-salvador.a50819221.activity-details) | | With kids | [Guided quad bike Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador](/things-to-do/guided-quad-bike-tour-laguna-verde-de-apaneca-in-el-salvador.a5034433.activity-details)[Santa Ana Volcano Tour: Beat the Crowds on an Early Morning Hike!](/things-to-do/santa-ana-volcano-hike-tour-from-el-tunco-beach.a2224105.activity-details)[Half Day Walking Tour in City centre San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting](/things-to-do/half-day-private-walking-tour-in-downtown-san-salvador.a1244871.activity-details)[Relax and Have Fun at the Hot Spring and Albania Cafe](/things-to-do/relaxing-at-the-hot-spring-with-our-thermas-tour.a1244856.activity-details)[I am Dave and let ́s discover the best of San Salvador with me](/things-to-do/walking-tour-to-discover-san-salvador.a48952684.activity-details) | ## What to do in San Salvador --- ### Popular places to visit ![Monumento al Salvador del Mundo featuring modern architecture, a monument and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112356/80ac023e-8463-48d1-93c4-f7d601a47401.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monumento al Salvador del Mundo Admire one of the most famous landmarks in El Salvador, a towering memorial dedicated to the country’s patron, Jesus Christ. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monumento-Al-Salvador-Del-Mundo-Escalon.d6112356.Attraction) ![Estadio Cuscatlan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112320/92a078d0-03a4-4712-a955-5c271d44405b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cuscatlán Stadium El Salvador’s national stadium is one of the country’s most famous sporting arenas and a performance venue for major international music artists. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuscatlan-Stadium-San-Salvador.d6112320.Attraction) ![Caption---- sunset in El Salvador near El Sunzal Point Break](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112346/1c7ff1d0-a1eb-413e-8b4d-121c1a589f23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunzal Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sunzal Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Tamanique. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sunzal-Beach-San-Salvador.d6112346.Attraction) ![An aerial view of houses and coastline along the Majahual beach in La Libertad, El Salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351656/c6bd930b-b4e6-4e07-9ada-214f42346469.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Majahual Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, El Majahual Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to La Libertad. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Majahual-Beach-San-Salvador.d6351656.Attraction) ![panamá; san blas; beach; summer; vocaciones; isla; trip; boat; sol; playa. praia; férias](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112348/95cc7e5d-088b-43cc-b730-b487904c4acb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Playa San Blas Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa San Blas during your travels in La Libertad? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-San-Blas-San-Salvador.d6112348.Attraction) ![Restaurante dos alas on a Rainy saturday. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621587527624/3bd223e5-70a8-42f2-9efb-39ad4d55c35f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### U.S. Embassy in San Salvador U.S. Embassy in San Salvador is just one of the places to see in Antiguo Cuscatlán, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/US-Embassy-In-San-Salvador-San-Salvador.d553248621587527624.Attraction) ![Ferris wheel and roller coasters at a closed and empty amusement park, sunny day, blue sky with white clouds. Sunset Park in La Libertad tourist beach town, El Salvador. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/813885497439657984/1f0ba1af-d609-4123-90c0-4adeac584eaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunset Park Bring your family to Sunset Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in La Libertad. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sunset-Park-San-Salvador.d813885497439657984.Attraction) ![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) ![Bello atardecer! El Salvador impresionante](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339266/87132538-2952-4dd9-be1d-749f05d907f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Palmarcito Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at El Palmarcito Beach during your trip to Tamanique? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Palmarcito-Beach-San-Salvador.d553248635975257308.Attraction) ### Explore areas of San Salvador ![the morning before leaving. january in san salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3071/5f40d041-a414-4f2b-b60f-39ff2b1c577a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Salvador Historical Center If you're spending some time in San Salvador Historical Center, Catedral Metropolitano and National Library are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.dx690999297489854464) ![Sunset San Salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/839430073292943360/06530c6b-beb5-480f-9566-6bc191efbe61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zona Rosa While visiting Zona Rosa, you might make a stop by sights like Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Zona-Rosa.dx839430073292943360) ![The Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3071/a6bb388f-c551-4806-acd8-21dd13993d4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Escalón While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Futura and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Colonia-Escalon.dx910477271798677504) ![Cloudy May Afternoon taken from hotel terrace. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3071/b3f06eb5-9e48-4e30-af9c-c65bf0095551.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Benito If you're spending some time in San Benito, Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-San-Benito.dx910627081086328832) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Diego You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in San Diego. You might want to make time for a stop at San Diego Beach or El Amatal Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Diego.dx6351736) ![Playa en El Salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/643562232638169088/e7871105-725f-42a2-bca3-2e0e24bf6909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Playa San Diego While there might not be top attractions in Playa San Diego, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Diego Beach and Sunset Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Playa-San-Diego.dx643562232638169088) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from San Salvador ![Panorama of La Libertad town on the Pacific Coast in El Salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143308/c552ed30-3c12-4b2b-854d-e4a65a55fc21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### La Libertad ![Iglesia de santa Tecla ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6244211/002a108a-6a39-4f4a-be69-71fb9c9f185e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Tecla ![Boat in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296361/265b166d-4519-43b1-a469-8715ed03a04f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Luis Talpa ![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) ### Antiguo Cuscatlán ![El Tunco Beach in Salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351659/95055603-4f26-40df-9714-e241ea926cf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### El Sunzal ![One final sunset on our final evening in El Salvador. After spending over three weeks circling the western half of the country, we find ourselves back in the tiny beach town of El Tunco. El Salvador still has some distance to go before it completely sheds it's unfortunate image, but as long as people continue to avoid this beautiful country, it will take even longer. #DontSkipElSalvador #ElSalvador #ElTunco](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000475627/56f56f92-d19b-4f27-8754-1b782ef5f88f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### El Tunco ![Surfing on the beautiful San Blas beaches in El Salvador, Central America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000476708/aa666b89-0a5e-4e27-9549-82f7ae39c60a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Playa San Blas ## Frequently asked questions ### Is San Salvador worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in San Salvador? ### What is the top tourist attraction in San Salvador? ### Is three days enough to stay in San Salvador? ### Is San Salvador a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in San Salvador with kids? > - [Guided quad bike Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-quad-bike-tour-laguna-verde-de-apaneca-in-el-salvador.a5034433.activity-details) > - [Santa Ana Volcano Tour: Beat the Crowds on an Early Morning Hike!](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-ana-volcano-hike-tour-from-el-tunco-beach.a2224105.activity-details) > - [Half Day Walking Tour in City centre San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-private-walking-tour-in-downtown-san-salvador.a1244871.activity-details) > - [Relax and Have Fun at the Hot Spring and Albania Cafe](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/relaxing-at-the-hot-spring-with-our-thermas-tour.a1244856.activity-details) > - [I am Dave and let ́s discover the best of San Salvador with me](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/walking-tour-to-discover-san-salvador.a48952684.activity-details) ### What to do in San Salvador for adults? ### Are there free things to do in San Salvador? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - [Apopa Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Apopa-Hotels.d553248635973285635.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [San Salvador Department Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-San-Salvador-Department.d6244218.Hotel-Destinations) - [Guazapa Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guazapa-Hotels.d3000439266.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Ilopango Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ilopango-Hotels.d553248635997853533.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Planes de Renderos Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Planes-De-Renderos-Hotels.d553248635974899512.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Gay-Friendly Hotels in San Salvador Historical Center ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Historical-Center-San-Salvador-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-n690999297489854464-0-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [San Salvador Historical Center Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Historical-Center-San-Salvador-Hotels.0-n690999297489854464-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Zona Rosa Hotels ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zona-Rosa-San-Salvador-Hotels.0-n839430073292943360-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Flights from San Salvador Department ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/6244218/flights-from-san-salvador-department) - [Visit Apopa ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Apopa.dx553248635973285635) - [Cuscatlán Stadium ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cuscatlan-Stadium-San-Salvador.d6112320.Attraction) - [Iglesia Don Rua ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Iglesia-Don-Rua-San-Salvador.d6112352.Attraction) - [Monumento al Salvador del Mundo ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monumento-Al-Salvador-Del-Mundo-Escalon.d6112356.Attraction) - [National Gymnasium ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/National-Gymnasium-San-Salvador.d6112336.Attraction) - [Plaza Libertad ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Libertad-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d6112324.Attraction) - [Redondel Masferrer ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Redondel-Masferrer-Escalon.d553248635612052263.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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