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During this one-day Combo Tour you will visit the main attractions of El Salvador: the Lake and Volcanoes Complex in El Salvador is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country: it brings together one of the most beautiful lakes in the world and a group of the most impressive volcanoes of El Salvador: Izalco Volcano, Santa Ana Volcano and Cerro Verde Volcano.
Visit the Cerro Verde Protected Natural Area and take a panoramic tour through the ecological trails of the park (approximately 45 minutes). Cerro Verde is an inactive volcano located at an altitude of 2035 meters and with an extension of 500 hectares of nature, it has a misty forest in and around the crater with a temperature between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius. From here you can enjoy panoramic views of the Izalco Volcano, better known as the “Pacific Lighthouse”, because the boats were oriented with the reddish glow of the lava to Arriving at the port of Acajutla, the Santa Ana Volcano or “Ilamatepec Volcano” is the largest volcano in the area, and the beauty of nature in the surroundings of this national park. Surround yourself with páramo or "dwarf forest", where you can find grasses and some low-altitude shrubs, giant magueys, among other varieties. The landscape is unique in Mesoamerica and it is definitely worth the visit. Next, continue to the area of El Salvador Mayan sites. On the way you will have a panoramic view of the volcanic lake "Coatepeque", listed among the most beautiful in the world.
In the afternoon, discover the fascinating Mayan civilization through a visit to “Joya de Cerén”: the famous archaeological site known as “La Pompeya de América” and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993 for its valuable contribution to daily life. of the ancestors of the Mayan world. Then continue the trip and visit the ruins of "San Andrés", an important ceremonial and political center of ancient times that has several structures used by the rulers of that civilization. In this important site there are remains of an indigo mill that was buried by the eruption of El Playón in 1658. Without a doubt, a totally different experience!
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Additional information
● Please be at the pick-up or meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts
● Please provide full details of your accommodation (if you select this option) upon completing your reservation. It is very important to note that it is the sole responsibility and obligation of the passenger, in the event that no communication has been received from the local supplier, to contact the local contact number provided on the voucher one day prior to the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time
● Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly
● Comfortable clothing and footwear, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and bringing a bottle of water are recommended
● Shorts and skirts are not allowed inside the churches
● Not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers
Inclusions
✔ Pick-up and drop-off at centrally located hotels in San Salvador (if you select this option)
✔ Pick-up and return to meeting points (if you select this option)
✔ Professional guide
✔ National Park Fee
Exclusions
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks are not included unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Additional cost for pick-up at hotels or beaches in El Tunco and Zonte
✖ Other unspecified service
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided.