Top Things to do in Santa Ana Department
Top 9 Nature & Parks in Santa Ana Department, Santa Ana Department
Discover the best top things to do in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador including Izalco Volcano, Parque Nacional El Imposible, Montecristo National Park, Lake Coatepeque, Santa Ana Volcano, National Park Cerro Verde, Lago de Coatepeque, Parque Arqueologico Casa Blanca, Parque Libertad.
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1. Izalco Volcano
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By GeoBeetles
As globetrotters who intend to be the planet’s first family to travel to all 196 countries, Volcán de Izalco, near Santa Ana, El Salvador, was a must-see. This is because in this nation, this stratovolcano is an iconic one, even featured on Salvadoran currency. Wikipedia tells me that the volcano erupted continuously from 1770 to 1958. However, even though there weren't any more eruptions since 1966, I did discover fumes and smoke bellowing out from several places. Unfortunately, we became ill right before our journey to the top, which by any means, is extremely strenuous. So we flew our drone instead, and thankfully, we were able to capture all that without laying a foot on the volcano itself. Thanks, DJI! It's truly a globetrotter's dream come true!
2. Parque Nacional El Imposible
3. Montecristo National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By r0galda76 - Rogers, United States
One of the most amazing national parks we have visited. I highly recommend planning a day with family & cooking out here. Staff are super friendly & the park is well maintained. They even have a camping area or you can rent a cabin. We have plans to return & stay a couple of nights in the cabins. Roads have been updated making it an easy trip for the whole family.
4. Lake Coatepeque
5. Santa Ana Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 322 reviews
Reviewed By TotoS116 - Villahermosa, Mexico
It's only 6 dollars plus 1 dollar tip. 1 hour 30 minutes hiking. I couldn't reach to the top cause I was sick. But it's not hard to make it
6. National Park Cerro Verde
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By PandaHouston - Houston, United States
We came on a Saturday on December 21 with Salvadorean Tours. We got there at 10 am and there were plenty of people arriving already. We stayed for 1 hour and by the time we left, the parking lot was full. Our guide asked a local guide to join us on a loop walk where we went up 2 platforms to see the lagoon. That walk took 50 minutes but at a very leisurely pace. You do have to walk in the forest. We had great views on the platforms and the weather was nice.
7. Lago de Coatepeque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By barfiemermaid - Costa Mesa, United States
The lake is on an ancient volcano with lots of things to do. We used a hostel that had day use amenities so we were able to kayak and jet ski around this beautiful lake.
8. Parque Arqueologico Casa Blanca
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Trekker2020 - Washington DC, United States
Casa Blanca is set on a beautiful wooded area right off the main road. One enters the site through the museum, which itself is a very attractive colonial house that looks like the old coffee haciendas. There are a number of rooms with exhibits and an indigo factory and store. When I visited, there was a function that involves singing and poetry reading in Nahuatl, which was fascinating and unique. I think I was the only person visiting the actual ruins. Casa Blanca is not at big as Tazumal but worth visiting. The guards here are very friendly and helpful, truly enjoyable experience, even got to see upclose the Salvador’s national bird, the Torogoz!!
9. Parque Libertad
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