Types of Travel in El Salvador

Travel Themes

• Interests (rating ★★★★): Nature ★★★; Adventure ★★★; Culture ★★; Relaxation-holidays ★.

Nature-Adventure

Small in size but vast in diversity, blending ocean, mountains, lakes, and volcanoes, nature and "adventure" are two of the country’s strongest tourism draws, with eco-tourism also gaining ground recently.

Culture

While not widely known, El Salvador’s cultural heritage is rich and fascinating. It includes several pre-Columbian sites (Casa Blanca, San Andrés...), Mayan-era landmarks (Joya de Cerén, a UNESCO site), colonial-era towns and villages with distinctive architecture (Juayúa, San Miguel...), and more recent attractions like Perquin and its Revolution Museum. All in all, plenty to explore.

Relaxation-Holidays

Though El Salvador has its all-inclusive resort (Royal Decameron), its preferred beach destination (La Libertad), and is renowned for its surf spots, it isn’t the first place in the region that comes to mind for a relaxing holiday.

Independent Travel

Given the security concerns, the country is better suited to experienced travellers.

Organised Travel

All-Inclusive

While the options are limited, El Salvador’s Royal Decameron (in Salinitas) has long attracted a loyal following, mostly Quebecois and North American visitors.

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