• El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, but has much to offer: tropical rainforests, volcanoes, many animal species, Mayan ruins, quaint towns and colonial villages. In addition, you will encounter very few other tourists there (yet)!

What are the best places to go to in El Salvador

• Suchitoto: This is the former capital of El Salvador. This is a small quiet beautiful town, a cultural center where artists also live. It is nice to walk through and soak up the atmosphere. A well known central plaza with houses built in old continental style. Suchitoto is located in the mountains overlooking a beautiful lake.
• Perquin is a small town, among pine forests, rivers and waterfalls. It is good hiking with a cool and fresh climate. In this place you can also understand well more about the civil war, in the museum of revolution.
• El Impossible National Park is the largest national park, and you can do good wildlife spotting. Or go to Los Volcanoes National Park, with three volcanoes side by side in a jungle-like landscape.
• Visit the pyramid of Tazumal; the Mayans burned their victims there.
• El Salvador is also known as the surfing mecca. Head to Playa El Zonte for the beginners. Or go to Punta Roca with its fantastic waves. Or go to Playa Las Flores known for its stable long waves. Or try Playa El Sunzal. Plenty of choice!