Top Things to do in Juayua
8 Things to Do in Juayua That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Juayua, El Salvador including Chorros de la Calera, Santa Ana Volcano, Parque Central de Juayua, Feria Gastronomica, National Park Cerro Verde, Seven Waterfalls Tour, Templo del Senor Juayua, Lechuza Cafe.
Restaurants in Juayua
1. Chorros de la Calera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By KayleeShepheard - Batemans Bay, Australia
We visited here with a guide and we are so glad we did. He took us to 4 different Waterfalls and they were all incredible. Would definitely recommend checking this out.
2. Santa Ana Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By cerna24 - Bellevue, Washington
The hiking group leaves from the Cerro Verde park around 11am every day. It's a 2-2.5 hour hike to the top, with breathtaking views. You go through three stages, forrest, then bushes, then rocks. If you get lucky, you also get to see some cool wildlife like birds and coati. There's tourism police that goes with the groups as well as with park guides, so it's very safe. Just bring plenty of water and a sweater for the top.
3. Parque Central de Juayua
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By LMOverby - Columbia, Missouri
A pretty typical and pleasant El Salvadoran town square. I didn't visit on a weekend during the weekly food festival, but it's fairly busy even during the week. Plenty of shade and vendors selling the usual assortment of trinkets. Church and covered market behind the church are at one end of the square ... both worth visiting.
4. Feria Gastronomica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Easylivingtravel - Tampa, Florida
This was a highly recommended event while I was visiting Juayua as part of my second weekend getaway from San Salvador. The town food fest happens rain or shine every Saturday and Sunday. It is the perfect place to sample Salvadorean foods in variety and it doesn't cost much at all. The average plate cost $3 and comes with meat, veggies and rice. The fair last from 10am til 5pm. It is great to say I have experienced real Salvadorean culture. I hope you have a positive experience also. Happy Travels!!!!!
5. National Park Cerro Verde
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By Iryna_2201 - El Salvador
That's the place where you start your hike to either Izalco or Santa Ana volcano. Enough parking space in the area, some local souvenirs, fruit and food available.
6. Seven Waterfalls Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Energetic, but exhilarating, 6 hour hike, through coffee fincas, past spectacular mountain views and through tropical forest. You will pass by many, many Waterfalls, and at one point abseil down through one of the largest. Picnic lunch is included at the last of the Waterfalls, where you will also be able to take a dip in the refreshing waters.
Reviewed By LMOverby - Columbia, Missouri
This was a more strenuous hike than I had imagined it would be and, in many ways, more rewarding. It runs ~5 hours, with long stretches taking you through coffee farms. On the morning I did the hike, my guide (Douglas) and I were the only ones on the trail, though we did pass a number of works out among the coffee bushes. There is no place on the route to buy anything, so bring plenty of water (and/or be willing to drink water from the Springs, which I did without any troubles). There's a good bit of up and down on the trail, but the most difficult stretch requires rappelling down a series of Waterfalls. The guide provides ropes and assistance, so it's not overly difficult, but it is demanding enough that you'll want to be in reasonably good shape to undertake it. Among the highlights of the trip is the fact that the trail is largely pristine, without the litter that characterizes so much of Central America. Sadly both the privacy and the cleanliness end when you arrive at the last stop on the trail, the Chorros de la Calera. This is accessible by car, brings in a lot of locals who frankly don't take very good care of the place, leaving a lot of unsightly litter ... so a rather disappointing end to the hike. My guide's family did provide a light, vegetarian lunch at the conclusion of the hike, which was quite tasty and certainly more than enough food.
7. Templo del Senor Juayua
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Easylivingtravel - Tampa, Florida
This is the town church but it is kind of confusing because of the name "Templo" being used which is quite common in indigenous culture prior to Spanish Colonization. Finding this church is not hard because it located in the town square like your typical Spanish Colonial configuration. The most famous part of church is the Jesus being of dark skin instead of your typical blond white male figure in most churches. This is a can't miss if you are hanging out in Juayua during your time in El Salvador. I can say I had the full Salvadorean Experience and this church is included in that. Happy Travels!!!!
8. Lechuza Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Our objective of Lechuza Cafe is to explain that it is the specialty coffee. Show where it comes from that personality and characteristics that make it special and unique, talking about roasting profiles and producion process It is all these details that make our specialty coffee tour a real and magnificent option in one of the most important coffee-growing areas of the country.
Reviewed By SunSeekerMA - Boston, Massachusetts
Great hand crafted freshly ground El Salvadorian coffee. Modern renovated shop with a local vibe. They create their own custom blends from area coffee growers. Absolute perfection in coffee making and also free fast wifi. Bags of coffee available for purchase as well. There is also a guest house attached.
