Tourism and culture
Activities & Things to Do
Museums, parks, beaches, routes, festivals and nightlife across all 14 departments, with links to official sources. Filter by type of activity or by department.
Activity list
Hours, prices and dates change. Before your visit, please confirm the details directly with the operator or the official source.
Information reviewed on Oct 20, 2026.
163 activities
- Family oriented
Apaneca – lagunas, canopy y laberinto
Apaneca, Ahuachapán
Mountain town with crater lagoons, zip-lines, buggies and the Albania maze.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Arteros CuatriBug Rides Apaneca
Apaneca, Ahuachapán
Registry-listed ATV/buggy rides.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedEducational
Barra de Santiago (manglares)
Jujutla, Ahuachapán
Estuary with mangroves and boat tours.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Centro Ecoturístico El Jícaro
Atiquizaya, Ahuachapán
Registry-listed eco-tourism center.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiencesArts
Concepción de Ataco (Ruta de las Flores)
Concepción de Ataco, Ahuachapán
Town with murals, looms, coffee tours and food.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- EducationalCultural experiences
Fincas cafetaleras de la Ruta de las Flores
Ataco / Apaneca / Juayúa, Ahuachapán
MITUR lists coffee farms offering coffee-process tours.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Cultural experiencesEducational
Mamapán Tours
Ahuachapán, Ahuachapán
Operator offering cultural experiences in Ahuachapán.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Parque Ecológico y Termales Alicante
Ahuachapán, Ahuachapán
Registry-listed hot springs and eco-park.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Parque Ecoturístico Las Cascadas de Don Juan
Jujutla, Ahuachapán
Waterfall park, Km 6.5 on the Jujutla road.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedEducational
Parque Nacional El Imposible
San Francisco Menéndez, Ahuachapán
Protected forest with trails, interpretation center and community guides.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Termales de Santa Teresa
Ahuachapán, Ahuachapán
Registry-listed geothermal hot springs.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Lago de Coatepeque
El Congo, Santa Ana
Crater lake with kayaking, diving and boat rides.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedCultural experiences
Lago de Güija
Metapán, Santa Ana
Border lake with islands and petroglyphs.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedEducational
La Granja de Mis Abuelos
Texistepeque, Santa Ana
Registry-listed recreational farm.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- EducationalCultural experiences
Museo Regional de Occidente
Santa Ana, Santa Ana
Ministry of Culture regional museum in Santa Ana.
- Hours
- Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Price
- $1 / $2 / $3 by visitor category (as of Nov 5, 2021 · source: https://www.cultura.gob.sv/marco-institucional/direccion-nacional-de-museos-y-salas-de-exposicion/museo-regional-de-occidente-santa-ana/)
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Parque Acuático Apuzunga
Metapán, Santa Ana
Registry-listed water and adventure park.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Parque Acuático Galicia
San Sebastián Salitrillo, Santa Ana
Water park at Km 72 Santa Ana–Chalchuapa.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Parque Acuático Las Cascadas
Santa Ana, Santa Ana
Registry-listed water park.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiencesEducationalArts
Parque Arqueológico Casa Blanca (taller de añil)
Chalchuapa, Santa Ana
Archaeological site with an indigo-dyeing workshop.
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Price
- $1 nationals / $3 resident foreigners / $5 non-resident foreigners (Ministry of Culture) (as of Sep 19, 2021 · source: https://www.cultura.gob.sv/parque-arqueologico-casa-blanca/)
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Cultural experiencesEducational
Parque Arqueológico Tazumal
Chalchuapa, Santa Ana
Maya site with pyramids and a site museum.
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Price
- $1 nationals / $3 resident foreigners / $5 non-resident foreigners (Ministry of Culture) (as of Dec 7, 2021 · source: https://www.cultura.gob.sv/parque-arqueologico-tazumal/)
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedEducational
Parque Nacional Montecristo
Metapán, Santa Ana
Trinational cloud forest; MARN entry form required.
- Hours
- Entry 7:00–11:00 a.m.; departure to Metapán 3:00 p.m. (MITUR)
- Price
- Protected areas: $3 nationals / $6 foreigners / $0.50 public-school students / $1 private-school students (as of Aug 11, 2020 · source: https://www.ambiente.gob.sv/servicios/ingresoanp/)
Official website: ambiente.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Parque Recreativo Sihuatehuacán
Santa Ana, Santa Ana
ISTU recreation park with pools.
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ISTU 2026)
- Price
- Nationals $1.50; foreigners $3.00 (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- ArtsCultural experiences
Teatro Nacional de Santa Ana
Santa Ana, Santa Ana
Early-20th-century neoclassical theater.
- Hours
- Box office Wed–Sun 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedEducational
Volcán de Santa Ana (Ilamatepec) y Parque Natural Cerro Verde
Santa Ana (El Congo), Santa Ana
Guided hike to the Ilamatepec crater from the Los Volcanes/Cerro Verde complex.
- Hours
- Cerro Verde 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (ISTU); volcano 8:00–4:00 (MITUR)
- Price
- Cerro Verde $1.50 nationals / $3 foreigners; cabins $40–$75 (ISTU). Volcano $1.50 / $3, free under 6 and over 60 (MITUR) (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Finca Recreativa Santa Adelaida
Juayúa, Sonsonate
Recreational farm and restaurant.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedEducational
Granja Don Álvaro
Juayúa, Sonsonate
Registry-listed recreational farm.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiences
Izalco – Semana Santa y cofradías
Izalco, Sonsonate
Indigenous and colonial town known for brotherhoods and Holy Week.
- Date / season
- Holy Week
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Cultural experiencesFamily oriented
Juayúa – Feria Gastronómica de fin de semana
Juayúa, Sonsonate
Town with a weekend food fair and the Black Christ.
- Date / season
- Weekends
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedEducational
Los Cóbanos – arrecife y buceo
Acajutla, Sonsonate
Rocky coral reef; MITUR cites a November–February dive season.
- Date / season
- Diving Nov–Feb (MITUR)
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Cultural experiencesArtsSingles nights out
Nahuizalco – mercado nocturno y artesanía
Nahuizalco, Sonsonate
Nahuat town with a candlelit night market, reed and wicker crafts and a Nahuat Pipil museum.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Parque Acuático Ágape
Sonsonate, Sonsonate
Water park at Km 63 San Salvador–Sonsonate.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Parque Recreativo Atecozol
Izalco, Sonsonate
ISTU park with pools and legend sculptures.
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ISTU 2026)
- Price
- Nationals $1.50; foreigners $3.00 (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Portezuelo Park
Juayúa, Sonsonate
Adventure park with zip-lines and swings.
- Price
- Entry $5, credited toward a paid adventure; ages 5 and up (as of Oct 20, 2026 · source: https://www.elportezuelo.com/)
Official website: elportezuelo.com (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedEducational
Reptilandia El Salvador
Juayúa, Sonsonate
Registry-listed reptile exhibit.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiences
RUTSAL
Nahulingo, Sonsonate
Registry-listed tour operator.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiences
Salcoatitán
Salcoatitán, Sonsonate
Ruta de las Flores town with an ancient ceiba.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Turicentro La Bocana
Acajutla, Sonsonate
Recreation center and restaurant in Metalío.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Acuática Water City
San Rafael, Chalatenango
Registry-listed water park.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Cerro El Pital
San Ignacio, Chalatenango
Highest point in the country, with camping and viewpoints.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Arts
Cooperativa La Semilla de Dios
La Palma, Chalatenango
La Palma craft cooperative.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
La Casa de la Fresa
La Palma, Chalatenango
Strawberry agritourism.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- ArtsCultural experiences
La Palma – artesanía estilo Llort
La Palma, Chalatenango
Town known for crafts painted in Fernando Llort's style and its workshops.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Manantiales de la Montaña
Dulce Nombre de María, Chalatenango
Registry-listed recreation center.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Mirador Turístico Los Shimichos
Citalá, Chalatenango
Registry-listed viewpoint.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- EducationalCultural experiences
Museo Caserío Los Vides
Potonico, Chalatenango
Registry-listed community museum.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Parque Recreativo Agua Fría
Chalatenango, Chalatenango
ISTU recreation park with pools.
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ISTU 2026)
- Price
- Nationals $1.50; foreigners $3.00 (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Turicentro Río Lempa
Nueva Concepción, Chalatenango
Registry-listed recreation center.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Xtreme Park El Salvador
La Palma, Chalatenango
Registry-listed adventure park.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Cascadas de Tamanique
Tamanique, La Libertad
Guided hike to a series of waterfalls.
- Hours
- 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (MITUR)
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Comasagua y Peñón de Comasagua
Comasagua, La Libertad
Coffee town with the Peñón viewpoint.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Dreamland Santa Elena
Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad
Registry-listed family entertainment center.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Singles nights out
Hard Bar (Santa Tecla)
Santa Tecla, La Libertad
Registry-listed bar.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedEducational
Jardín Botánico La Laguna
Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad
Botanical garden in an old crater lake bed, with collections and trails.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: jardinbotanico.org.sv (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiences
Jayaque
Jayaque, La Libertad
Bálsamo range coffee town.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Cultural experiencesEducational
Parque Arqueológico Joya de Cerén (Patrimonio Mundial)
San Juan Opico, La Libertad
Maya village buried by ash around AD 600; El Salvador's only World Heritage site.
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Price
- $1 Salvadorans / $3 Central Americans / $7 resident foreigners / $10 non-residents (as of Jan 7, 2022 · source: https://www.cultura.gob.sv/parque-arqueologico-joya-de-ceren/)
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Cultural experiencesEducational
Parque Arqueológico San Andrés
Ciudad Arce, La Libertad
Late Classic Maya center with a site museum and colonial indigo works.
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Price
- $1 nationals / $3 resident foreigners / $5 non-resident foreigners (Ministry of Culture) (as of Sep 19, 2021 · source: https://www.cultura.gob.sv/parque-arqueologico-san-andres/)
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedEducational
Parque de Aventuras Surf City Walter Thilo Deininger
La Libertad (Km 55), La Libertad
ISTU coastal forest park with trails and adventure activities.
- Hours
- Wednesday to Sunday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Price
- $5 nationals / $10 foreigners (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedEducational
Parque Nacional El Boquerón (Volcán de San Salvador)
Santa Tecla, La Libertad
Summit park with crater-rim trails.
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (MITUR)
- Price
- $1 Salvadorans / $2 foreigners (MITUR) (date not published · source: https://elsalvador.travel/esp/volcan-de-san-salvador-parque-nacional-el-boqueron/)
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Parque Recreativo Los Chorros
Colón, La Libertad
ISTU park with spring-fed pools among rock walls.
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ISTU 2026)
- Price
- Nationals $1.50; foreigners $3.00 (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Playa El Sunzal
Tamanique, La Libertad
Surf wave for several levels in Surf City.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Singles nights outFamily oriented
Playa El Tunco (Surf City)
Tamanique, La Libertad
Surf beach with bars, restaurants and clubs; a coastal nightlife hub per MITUR.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Playa El Zonte (Surf City)
Chiltiupán, La Libertad
Surf beach with hostels and restaurants, known as 'Bitcoin Beach'.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedCultural experiences
Punta Roca y Muelle del Puerto de La Libertad
La Libertad, La Libertad
World-class wave by the port, with pier, seafood market and tourist complex.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedEducational
Puro Surf – escuela de surf (El Zonte)
Chiltiupán, La Libertad
Surf school and academy in El Zonte listed by MITUR.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: purosurf.com (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedSingles nights out
Roller City (patinaje)
Santa Tecla, La Libertad
Registry-listed roller rink.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Singles nights outCultural experiences
Santa Tecla – Paseo El Carmen y ruta al Boquerón
Santa Tecla, La Libertad
Historic pedestrian street with bars, cafés and live music; the Boquerón road has cafés and viewpoints.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedSingles nights out
Sunset Park
La Libertad (Km 34.5), La Libertad
Seafront amusement park at the Port of La Libertad, open into the evening.
- Hours
- Wed 1–8 p.m.; Thu 2–8; Fri 2–10; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Price
- Free entry; rides $1–$3 (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Termos del Río
Ciudad Arce, La Libertad
Water park at Km 39.5 on the Santa Ana highway.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: termosdelrio.com.sv (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedEducational
Todo Azul Pacífico (surf y kayak)
Tamanique, La Libertad
Surf and kayak lessons; Registry-listed operator.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Volcatenango
Santa Tecla, La Libertad
Registry-listed attraction.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedEducational
Wayo Surf (El Tunco)
Tamanique, La Libertad
Surf school in El Tunco listed by MITUR.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: wayosurf.com (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiencesEducational
Antigua Casa Presidencial
San Salvador, San Salvador
Former presidential residence managed by the Ministry of Culture.
- Hours
- Daily 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- ArtsCultural experiences
Árbol de Dios – galería Fernando Llort
San Salvador, San Salvador
Gallery and foundation for Fernando Llort's work, linked to the La Palma style.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elarboldedios.com (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- ArtsCultural experiences
Ballet Folklórico Nacional
San Salvador, San Salvador
National folk-dance company.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- EducationalFamily oriented
Biblioteca Nacional de El Salvador (BINAES)
San Salvador, San Salvador
National library with children's, technology and reading areas downtown.
- Hours
- 24 hours, Monday to Sunday (per the Historic Center)
- Price
- Free entry (as of Oct 20, 2026 · source: https://centrohistorico.gob.sv/destinos-turisticos/binaes-biblioteca-nacional-de-el-salvador/)
Official website: centrohistorico.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiencesSingles nights out
Bolas de Fuego de Nejapa
Nejapa, San Salvador
Night tradition every August 31 with flaming rag balls; Cultural Asset since 2019.
- Date / season
- August 31 (night)
- Singles nights out
Bunker Billar Karaoke
San Salvador, San Salvador
Billiards and karaoke listed in the Tourism Registry.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Singles nights out
Cadejo Brewing Company (Zona Rosa)
San Salvador, San Salvador
Craft brewery with a taproom on Calle La Reforma, San Benito, cited by MITUR.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: cervezacadejo.com (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiences
Catedral Metropolitana y cripta de San Óscar Romero
San Salvador, San Salvador
Downtown cathedral whose crypt holds Saint Óscar Romero's remains.
- Hours
- Generally 8:00 a.m.–6:00/7:00 p.m.
- Price
- Free entry (as of Oct 20, 2026 · source: https://centrohistorico.gob.sv/destinos-turisticos/catedral-metropolitana/)
Official website: centrohistorico.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- EducationalArts
Centro Nacional de Artes (CENAR)
San Salvador, San Salvador
State arts-training center with courses and workshops.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedSingles nights outCultural experiences
CIFCO – Centro Internacional de Ferias y Convenciones
San Salvador, San Salvador
State venue for fairs, concerts and conventions.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: cifco.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Educational
CIS – Escuela de español
San Salvador, San Salvador
Center offering Spanish classes and cultural immersion.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: cis-elsalvador.org (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiencesEducational
Cuzca Tours
San Salvador, San Salvador
Registry-listed operator with cultural tours.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- EducationalArts
Escuela Nacional de Música
San Salvador, San Salvador
State music school.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiences
Esperanza Peregrina Travels
San Salvador, San Salvador
Registry-listed agency for religious and cultural tours.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Educational
Ilopango Divers (buceo en el lago)
Ilopango, San Salvador
Dive operator in the Ilopango crater lake.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedCultural experiences
Los Planes de Renderos
Panchimalco, San Salvador
Hills south of the capital with viewpoints and pupuserías.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- ArtsEducational
Museo de Arte de El Salvador (MARTE)
San Salvador, San Salvador
Private non-profit museum of Salvadoran art with a permanent collection and temporary shows.
- Hours
- Monday 6:00–7:30 p.m.; Thursday to Sunday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Price
- $1 Salvadorans, $5 foreigners; free on Sundays; free for students with ID, children and people over 60 (as of Oct 20, 2026 · source: https://museomarte.org/visitanos/)
Official website: museomarte.org (opens in a new tab)
- EducationalCultural experiences
Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen (MUPI)
San Salvador, San Salvador
Museum and archive on historical memory, literature and Salvadoran culture.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00–12:00 and 2:00–4:30 p.m.; Sat 8:00–12:00; Saturday afternoon, Sunday and holidays by reservation
Official website: museo.com.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedEducational
Museo de los Niños Tin Marín
San Salvador, San Salvador
Interactive children's museum with science, culture and values exhibits.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: tinmarin.org (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- EducationalCultural experiences
Museo Nacional de Antropología Dr. David J. Guzmán (MUNA)
San Salvador, San Salvador
National museum of archaeology, ethnography and history, run by the Ministry of Culture.
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Price
- $1 Salvadorans / $3 resident foreigners / $10 non-resident foreigners; free for students, people with disabilities, seniors and children under 12 (as of Apr 7, 2026 · source: https://www.cultura.gob.sv/marco-institucional/direccion-nacional-de-museos-y-salas-de-exposicion/museo-nacional-de-antropologia-muna/)
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Arts
Orquesta Sinfónica de El Salvador
San Salvador, San Salvador
National orchestra with a concert season.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiencesEducational
Palacio Nacional – tour guiado
San Salvador, San Salvador
Historic palace with restored halls; online tickets and audio guide from the Ministry of Culture.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiences
Panchimalco – Feria de las Flores y las Palmas
Panchimalco, San Salvador
Nahuat-heritage town with its Flowers and Palms Festival (44th edition: May 1–10, 2026).
- Date / season
- May
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Parque Acuático Los Delfines
Guazapa, San Salvador
Registry-listed water park.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiencesEducational
Parque Arqueológico Cihuatán
Aguilares, San Salvador
Early Postclassic city with pyramids and ball courts.
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Price
- $1 nationals / $3 resident foreigners / $5 non-resident foreigners (Ministry of Culture) (as of Jun 27, 2023 · source: https://www.cultura.gob.sv/parque-arqueologico-cihuatan/)
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedCultural experiences
Parque Cuscatlán
San Salvador, San Salvador
Renovated urban park with play areas and the Monument to Memory and Truth.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: parquecuscatlan.org (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Parque Infantil de Diversiones
San Salvador, San Salvador
ISTU children's amusement park downtown.
- Hours
- Wed–Fri 9:00–4:00; Sat–Sun 9:00–5:00
- Price
- $0.75 nationals / $3 resident foreigners / $5 non-residents (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Parque Natural Balboa
Panchimalco (Planes de Renderos), San Salvador
Wooded park with picnic and play areas.
- Hours
- 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Price
- Free entry; parking $2 (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Parque Natural Puerta del Diablo
Panchimalco, San Salvador
Rock formation with valley and coast viewpoints.
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Price
- Free on foot; parking $2; rock lookouts $1.50 nationals / $3 foreigners (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Parque Recreativo Apulo
Ilopango, San Salvador
ISTU recreation park on Lake Ilopango.
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ISTU 2026)
- Price
- Nationals $1.50; foreigners $3.00 (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedEducational
Parque Saburo Hirao y Museo de Historia Natural (MUHNES)
San Salvador, San Salvador
ISTU urban park housing the Natural History Museum.
- Hours
- Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Price
- $1 nationals / $3 resident foreigners / $5 non-residents (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Pios Coffee and Playhouse
San Salvador, San Salvador
Café with a kids' play area in San Benito, tagged Family Friendly by MITUR.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiencesEducationalSingles nights out
Rutas y eventos del Centro Histórico
San Salvador, San Salvador
The Historic Center authority publishes walking routes, landmarks and an events calendar.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: centrohistorico.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- ArtsCultural experiences
Sala de Exposiciones San Jacinto
San Salvador, San Salvador
Ministry of Culture exhibition hall in San Jacinto.
- Hours
- Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Price
- Free entry (as of Sep 29, 2022 · source: https://www.cultura.gob.sv/sala-de-exposiciones-san-jacinto/)
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Arts
Sala Nacional de Exposiciones Salarrué
San Salvador, San Salvador
State visual-arts exhibition hall.
- Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Price
- Free entry (as of Aug 20, 2022 · source: https://www.cultura.gob.sv/marco-institucional/direccion-nacional-de-museos-y-salas-de-exposicion/sala-nacional-de-exposiciones-salarrue/)
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- ArtsSingles nights out
Teatro Luis Poma
San Salvador, San Salvador
Independent theater with a season of plays and evening shows; program online.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: teatroluispoma.com (opens in a new tab)
- ArtsCultural experiences
Teatro Nacional de San Salvador
San Salvador, San Salvador
Historic downtown theater for concerts, dance and stage arts; offers guided visits.
- Hours
- Office Wed–Sun 8:00–4:00 (Ministry of Culture); guided visits Mon–Fri 8:00–4:00 (Historic Center)
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Arts
Teatro Presidente
San Salvador, San Salvador
Ministry of Culture theater for music, dance and drama.
- Hours
- Box office Wed–Sun 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Singles nights out
Zona Rosa / San Benito (vida nocturna)
San Salvador, San Salvador
Restaurant, bar and club district MITUR highlights as the capital's nightlife hub.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Encantos del Duende
San Ramón, Cuscatlán
Registry-listed recreational attraction.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Family Fun Suchitoto
Suchitoto, Cuscatlán
Family entertainment center.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Arts
Galería Shanay
Suchitoto, Cuscatlán
Registry-listed art gallery.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedEducational
Lago Suchitlán – paseos en lancha
Suchitoto, Cuscatlán
Reservoir with boat trips to islands and birdlife.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- ArtsCultural experiences
Museo Alejandro Cotto
Suchitoto, Cuscatlán
House museum of filmmaker Alejandro Cotto with an art collection.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Suchiland Minigolf
Suchitoto, Cuscatlán
Registry-listed mini-golf.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiencesArts
Suchitoto – centro histórico y festivales
Suchitoto, Cuscatlán
Colonial town with galleries and indigo; MITUR cites arts (Feb), corn (Aug) and film (Nov) festivals.
- Date / season
- Feb / Aug / Nov
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Ecoparque Santa Cruz La Vega
San Francisco Chinameca, La Paz
Registry-listed eco-park.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
El Búho Café
San Francisco Chinameca, La Paz
Registry-listed café; listing links to a butterfly garden.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiencesFamily oriented
Olocuilta – Día Nacional de la Pupusa
Olocuilta, La Paz
National Pupusa Day is the second Sunday of November (Decree 655, 2005); Olocuilta is famed for rice pupusas.
- Date / season
- Second Sunday of November (Nov 8, 2026)
Source: arpas.org.sv (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Parque Recreativo Costa del Sol
San Luis La Herradura, La Paz
ISTU beachfront park with cabins.
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Price
- Nationals $2.50; foreigners $5.00 (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Parque Recreativo Ichanmichen
Zacatecoluca, La Paz
ISTU park with spring-fed pools.
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ISTU 2026)
- Price
- Nationals $1.50; foreigners $3.00 (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedEducational
Playa La Paz – Escape Surf
San Luis Talpa, La Paz
Surf school listed by MITUR at Playa La Paz.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedEducational
Heliconias de Asturias Ecoparque
Ilobasco, Cabañas
Registry-listed eco-park.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- ArtsCultural experiencesEducational
Ilobasco – talleres de cerámica
Ilobasco, Cabañas
Pottery town with workshops open to visitors.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Cultural experiencesSingles nights out
Los Fogones de Cabañas
Cabañas
Bonfires lit every December 7 from 6 p.m. on the eve of the Immaculate Conception.
- Date / season
- December 7, 6:00 p.m.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- EducationalCultural experiences
Museo de la Memoria Histórica de Cinquera
Cinquera, Cabañas
Community museum on memory of the armed conflict.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedEducational
Museo y Parque Acuático La Casa de la Hacienda
Ilobasco, Cabañas
Museum and water park in central Ilobasco.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family orientedEducational
Parque Ecológico de Cinquera
Cinquera, Cabañas
Community-managed regrown forest with trails.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Eco Finca Las Pilas Ebenezer
Guadalupe, San Vicente
Registry-listed eco-farm.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Arts
Musa Galería Museo
Apastepeque, San Vicente
Registry-listed gallery-museum.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiencesEducational
Museo de Monseñor Pedro Arnoldo Aparicio y Quintanilla
Santo Domingo, San Vicente
Registry-listed religious museum.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- EducationalCultural experiences
Museo Octavio Burgos
San Sebastián, San Vicente
Registry-listed museum.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Parque Recreativo Amapulapa
San Vicente, San Vicente
ISTU park with spring-fed pools.
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ISTU 2026)
- Price
- Nationals $1.50; foreigners $3.00 (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Parque Recreativo Laguna de Apastepeque
Apastepeque, San Vicente
Lagoon with an ISTU recreation park.
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ISTU 2026)
- Price
- Nationals $1.50; foreigners $3.00 (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Cultural experiencesArts
Terminal Turística San Sebastián (telares)
San Sebastián, San Vicente
Weaving town; ISTU runs the tourist terminal.
- Hours
- Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Price
- $1 nationals / $3 foreigners (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Volcán de San Vicente (Chinchontepec)
San Vicente, San Vicente
Twin-peaked volcano with hiking routes.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Cultural experiencesFamily oriented
Alegría y su laguna
Alegría, Usulután
Mountain town with a crater lagoon, plant nurseries and Holy Week carpets.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedEducational
Bahía de Jiquilisco
Jiquilisco / Puerto El Triunfo, Usulután
Largest mangrove forest in the country; trips from Puerto El Triunfo and Puerto Parada.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Cultural experiences
Berlín
Berlín, Usulután
Coffee town in the Tecapa range.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Playa El Espino
Jucuarán, Usulután
Long eastern beach.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Singles nights outCultural experiences
Carnaval de San Miguel
San Miguel, San Miguel
Major night festival with parade and concerts in late November.
- Date / season
- Last weekend of November
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Cultural experiences
Chinameca
Chinameca, San Miguel
Mountain coffee town.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Laguna de Olomega
Chirilagua, San Miguel
Lagoon with boat rides.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- EducationalCultural experiences
Museo Regional de Oriente
San Miguel, San Miguel
Ministry of Culture regional museum.
- Hours
- Wednesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Price
- $1 / $2 / $3 by visitor category (as of Oct 1, 2021 · source: https://www.cultura.gob.sv/marco-institucional/direccion-nacional-de-museos-y-salas-de-exposicion/museo-regional-de-oriente-san-miguel/)
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Parque Acuático El Chaguite
Sesori, San Miguel
Registry-listed water park.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Parque Recreativo Altos de la Cueva
San Miguel, San Miguel
ISTU park with pools.
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (ISTU 2026)
- Price
- Nationals $1.50; foreigners $3.00 (as of Jan 2, 2026 · source: https://istu.gob.sv/blog/2026/01/02/tarifas-y-horarios-en-los-parques-recreativos/)
Official website: istu.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedSingles nights out
Playa El Cuco
Chirilagua, San Miguel
Popular eastern beach.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- ArtsCultural experiences
Teatro Nacional Francisco Gavidia de San Miguel
San Miguel, San Miguel
Historic theater run by the Ministry of Culture.
- Hours
- Box office Wed–Sun 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Cultural experiences
Arambala
Arambala, Morazán
Northern Morazán mountain town.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Aventuras de Perquín
Perquín, Morazán
Registry-listed adventure operator.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Educational
Campamento Guerrillero
Perquín, Morazán
Registry-listed reconstructed guerrilla camp.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Hacienda La Florencia
Perquín, Morazán
Registry-listed hacienda.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Source: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- EducationalCultural experiences
Memorial de El Mozote
Meanguera, Morazán
Memorial site of the 1981 massacre.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- EducationalCultural experiences
Perquín – Museo de la Revolución Salvadoreña
Perquín, Morazán
Mountain town with a museum on the armed conflict, highlighted by MITUR.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Partially verified information.
- Family oriented
Golfo de Fonseca – islas
La Unión, La Unión
Boat trips to the islands from the La Unión pier.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Playa Las Tunas
Conchagua, La Unión
Beach with seafood restaurants.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Punta El Jagüey (surf)
Conchagua, La Unión
Eastern surf break listed by MITUR.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family oriented
Volcán de Conchagua
Conchagua, La Unión
Volcano with Gulf of Fonseca viewpoints.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- ArtsCultural experiencesEducational
Agenda cultural – Ministerio de Cultura
Nationwide
Official calendar of theater, concerts, exhibitions and workshops.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: cultura.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedSingles nights outArtsCultural experiencesEducational
Agenda de eventos – El Salvador Travel
Nationwide
Official tourism events calendar from MITUR.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
- Family orientedEducational
Áreas Naturales Protegidas – ingreso (MARN)
Nationwide
MARN publishes entry rules and fees for protected areas.
- Price
- $3 nationals / $6 foreigners / $0.50 public-school students / $1 private-school students (as of Aug 11, 2020 · source: https://www.ambiente.gob.sv/servicios/ingresoanp/)
Official website: ambiente.gob.sv (opens in a new tab)
- EducationalFamily oriented
Observación de aves
Nationwide
MITUR promotes birdwatching in parks, mangroves and mountains.
Hours and prices are not published by the official source; please check with the operator.
Official website: elsalvador.travel (opens in a new tab)
Official tourism and culture resources
Official websites to plan your visit and check current activities.
- MITUR – Ministerio de Turismo (opens in a new tab)Tourism ministry; programs (Surf City), tourism-investment requirements.
- CORSATUR – Corporación Salvadoreña de Turismo (opens in a new tab)Tourism promotion and the National Tourism Registry (RNT).
- CORSATUR – Registro Nacional de Turismo (opens in a new tab)Official registry of tourism businesses.
- El Salvador Travel (sitio turístico oficial) (opens in a new tab)Official tourism portal with destinations, experiences and RNT listings.
- El Salvador Travel – Agenda de eventos (opens in a new tab)Official tourism events calendar.
- ISTU – Instituto Salvadoreño de Turismo (opens in a new tab)Runs recreation, nature and theme parks.
- ISTU – Tarifas y horarios 2026 (opens in a new tab)Official ISTU park fees and hours (published 2026-01-02).
- Ministerio de Cultura (opens in a new tab)Museums, theaters, archaeological parks and arts training.
- Ministerio de Cultura – Agenda cultural (opens in a new tab)Official cultural events calendar.
- Ministerio de Cultura – Museos nacionales (opens in a new tab)List of national museums.
- Ministerio de Cultura – Parques arqueológicos (opens in a new tab)List of archaeological parks.
- Ministerio de Cultura – Teatros nacionales (opens in a new tab)List of national theaters.
- Centro Histórico de San Salvador (opens in a new tab)Historic Center authority: sites, routes and events.
- Centro Histórico – Eventos (opens in a new tab)Historic Center events calendar.
- MARN – Ingreso a Áreas Naturales Protegidas (opens in a new tab)Protected-area entry rules and fees (published 2020-08-11).
- MARN – Ministerio de Medio Ambiente (opens in a new tab)Manages protected natural areas.
- Surf City – MITUR (opens in a new tab)Official coastal tourism development program.
- INVEST – Guía sectorial de turismo 2026 (opens in a new tab)Official tourism-sector guide for investors.
- SalvaNATURA (co-gestor de El Imposible y Los Volcanes) (opens in a new tab)NGO co-managing protected areas.
- UNESCO – Joya de Cerén (Patrimonio Mundial) (opens in a new tab)Official UNESCO listing.
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