West coast
Fishing trips
We offer fishing trips by boat. We will be trolling along the
coast looking for tuna, Dorado, red snappers and many other fish on the
rich Salvadoran waters. We have fishing rods for rent.
Canopy Apaneca
Zip line down the mountains of Apaneca, with first part tropical
forest and the second part over coffee plantains. Here the sound of the
toucan and many other birds.
Vulcano Boquerón
Just outside of San Salvador there is a nice 45 mts high volcanic
crater. You will find an amazing view into the crater with amazing landscape
around it. Also you will see San Salvador in the valley.
Maya Ruinas
El Salvador has a few Mayan agrological sites
in about 30 min from San Salvador. San Andres, a step pyramid and a large
court yard. Tatzumal, important trading center and Casa Blanca a fairly
impressive site with 6 pyramids.
Vulcano de Izalco
Climb one of the volcanoes of National park Cerro Verde all the
way up to the top and see the amazing view. The volcano is still active.
Or you can walk trough the national park, see the different volcanoes
and craters, enjoy the view, drink a nice hot chocolate!
Juayua Food Festival
During the weekend Juayua changes from a quiet mountain town surrounded
by coffee plantations, in to a great food festival, when local and invited
restaurants serve terrific food around the main plaza.
East coast
Fishing trip
We offer fishing trips by boat. We will be trolling along the
coast looking for tuna, dorado, red snappers and many other fish on the
rich Salvadoran waters. We have fishing rods for rent.
Golfo de Fonseca
Visit the gulf that El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua share
together with stunning volcanic islands, small fishing villages and black-sand
beaches. We go to Isla Meanguera, the most important one.
Alegria
Alegria is one of the most picturesque towns of El Salvador and
famous for its flowers. There is a lake nearby which its waters are said
to be medicinal. Do not miss the beautiful view from Mirador de los Cien
Grados.
Conchagüa
Only 6 Km away from the City of La Unión, at the foot of
the Volcano with the same name you will find a quiet and small town with
one of the very few Colonial Structures still standing after the earthquakes
of this part of the country. Visit the Colonial Church of Santiago Apóstol
with more than 300 years. Conchagüa is also famous for its pupusas.
Lagunas de San Miguel
Laguna el Jocotal is the largest bird sanctuary in El Salvador,
hosting 214 species of birds. We visit the Laguna in canoe or boat.
Perquin
Perquin was the headquarters of the FMLN during the El Salvador's
civil war and has an excellent museum of this war. The 'Rio Sapo' goes
nearby and is the cleanest river in the country and a protected natural
area. Great to swim in and hike around a beautiful landscape!
There are some more activities around: horse riding, rafting,
paragliding, mountain biking, helicopter tours, if you would like any
information please contact us or check our non surfing tour website, www.epictourselsalvador.com!!