El Salvador Travel & Tourism

This hidden country, often overlooked by visitors, has more to offer than first meats the eyes. El Salvador boasts attractions that can woo adventure-seekers, the culturally curious and family travelers alike. The city of San Salvador is a vibrant epicenter filled with merchant-lined streets, hip bars and an endless surge of energy. San Salvador is brimming with art, museums and music, and is renowned for its unique coffee shops and a welcoming populace. Escape the city to visit the country’s renowned Parque Nacional Montecristo-el Trifinio, a cloud forest brimming with exotic flowers, trees and a plethora of native wildlife. One of the most popular hikes in the area is the trek to El Trifinio, a mountain that boarders on El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. Visitors to the park must be prepared to camp, as there is not lodging available. Parque Nacional Los Volcanes showcases three volcanoes, a bird sanctuary and an endless expanse of forest. Volcán Santa Ana is the country’s third highest peak, and erupted in 2005, boasting a barren summit that offers scenic views of the surrounding area. Volcán Izalco is a cone that last erupted in the twentieth century, giving it the name ‘The Lighthouse of the Pacific.’ Those wanting to hike the volcanoes must register with a tour guide, as assaults were once prevalent along the hiking trails. Parque Nacional El Imposible is set within the Apaneca Ilamatepec Mountain Range, offering visitors plenty of hiking trails that afford glimpses of native animals and views of the Pacific Ocean. Those looking for more of a cultural adventure can stop by Santa Ana, an old colonial city pinnacled by a Gothic cathedral. Santa Ana offers a variety of unique accommodations and an energetic nightlife, making it a general base for visitors seeking to explore the Western edges of El Salvador.


Worldwide Tourism Popularity Ranking: 108 of 230


Air Travel

  • Quality of Airports: Good (5.7 of 7)
  • Number of Airlines: 9
  • Number of Arriving Passengers: 1091000

Hotels & Lodging

  • Quality of Lodging: Good (4.1 of 5)
  • Number of Hotels: 88
  • Average Room Rate: $88.56
 

Purpose of Visit

  • Business Trip: 19%
  • Family Vacation: 27%
  • Couples Getaway: 38%
  • Friends Trip: 12%
  • Solo Travel: 14%
 

Top Vacation Destinations in El Salvador

Most popular cities in El Salvador in terms of percentage of visitors and number of hotels:

  • Sonsonate

    Popularity: 1 | 49.96% Visitors | 2 Hotels

  • San Salvador

    Popularity: 2 | 27.78% Visitors | 41 Hotels

  • Suchitoto

    Popularity: 3 | 6.75% Visitors | 6 Hotels

  • La Paz

    Popularity: 4 | 2.46% Visitors | 4 Hotels

  • San Miguel

    Popularity: 5 | 2.07% Visitors | 7 Hotels

  • Puerto De La Libertad

    Popularity: 6 | 2.0% Visitors | 6 Hotels

  • El Sunzal

    Popularity: 7 | 1.23% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • Barra De Santiago

    Popularity: 8 | 1.23% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • Meanguera Del Golfo

    Popularity: 9 | 1.0% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • El Zonte

    Popularity: 10 | 0.92% Visitors | 3 Hotels

  • San Luis Talpa

    Popularity: 11 | 0.84% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • La Herradura

    Popularity: 12 | 0.84% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • San Ignacio

    Popularity: 13 | 0.54% Visitors | 1 Hotels

  • La Union

    Popularity: 14 | 0.54% Visitors | 2 Hotels

 

Top El Salvador Hotels

  • 1
    Villa Del Angel Hotel
    71 avenida norte #219, colonia escalon. entre 1era y 3era calle, San Salvador
    100% recommended | 22 reviews
  • 2
    El Tejado
    3a Av. Norte, No. 58 Barrio Concepcion, Suchitoto
    100% recommended | 5 reviews
  • 3
    Courtyard by Marriott San Salvador
    Esquina Calle 2 y Calle 3, San Salvador
    100% recommended | 17 reviews
  • 4
    Los Almendros De San Lorenzo
    4 Calle Poniente no. 2-B, Suchitoto
    98% recommended | 53 reviews
  • 5
    Hotel Las Puertas De Suchitoto
    2o Ave. Norte y Ave. 15 de Septiembre, Suchitoto
    95% recommended | 13 reviews
  • 6
    InterContinental Hotels Real San Salvador
    Blvd. De Los Heroes And Avenue Sisimiles, San Salvador
    97% recommended | 53 reviews
  • 7
    Crowne Plaza Hotel San Salvador
    89 Avenida Norte y 11 Calle Poniente, San Salvador
    96% recommended | 32 reviews
  • 8
    Sheraton Presidente San Salvador
    Av. La Revolucion, Col. Sn. Benito, San Salvador
    96% recommended | 44 reviews
  • 9
    Suites Las Palmas
    Avenida Las Palmas Y Pasaje 6, San Salvador
    89% recommended | 5 reviews
  • 10
    Hilton Princess San Salvador
    Ave las Magnolias y Blvd del Hipodromo, San Salvador
    92% recommended | 46 reviews