Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in San Salvador January 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. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in San Salvador | Number of things to do | 99 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-latin-america-package.a50442710.activity-details): £4 | | 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)[The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites](/things-to-do/full-day-combo-tour-volcanoes-lake-mayan-sites.a404548.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) | | 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)[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)[San Salvador: Historical Centre walking tour](/things-to-do/san-salvador-historical-centre-walking-tour.a48144308.activity-details)[Express Tour Historic Centre San Salvador](/things-to-do/express-tour-of-the-historic-centre-of-san-salvador.a2708471.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 ![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) ![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) ![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) ![Crater of San Salvador volcano which has a little volcano inside. This is one of the views that you can get from El Boqueron National Park. #volcano #crater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621587527624/1eb64375-a6ef-46ef-b608-9ef0917c60ac.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) ![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) ### Explore areas of San Salvador ![Overlooking a neighborhood outside of San Salvador from the top story of a primary school.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3071/292d4610-1d2e-47d0-8f91-9c5bff5bbc29.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 Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Bambu City Center. [](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 Walter Thilo Deininger National Park. [](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 Walter Thilo Deininger National 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 ![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 ![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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