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Great destinations with a lot to offer for everyone: active volcanoes, black-sanded beaches, colorful mountain villages, great surfing, cultural heritage, history, local tastes and the warm smile of the Salvadoran people.

TREKKING & HIKING

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Hiking and Trekking Destinations

With just 21000 Km² / 8100 Mi² and a rugged landscape, El Salvador is home of 26 volcanoes and peaks crowned by lush cloud forests and a breathtaking landscape. Day trips or multi-day circuits available.

Bosque de Cinquera

Bosque de Cinquera

Once fertile farms turned into guerrilla's campsite and then into a Natural Protected Area, this walk mixes history and natural attractions.

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Ecoparque El Espino

Ecoparque El Espino

Set on the skirts of San Salvador volcano, on the rims of the city, Ecoparque el Espino is run by a cooperative of coffee farmers.

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El Imposible National Park

El Imposible National Park

With 5000 ha and elevations running from 820 to 4675 ft, El imposible is home of the largest diversity of wildlife in El Salvador.

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El Pital and Cayaguanca

El Pital and Cayaguanca

With almost 9000 feet of elevation and crowned by a dense and lush cloud forest, this is also the highest peak in El Salvador.

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Guazapa volcano

Guazapa volcano

Walk the guerrillero's trail in this extinct volcano that once was a rebel forces stronghold. History and nature in one terrific hike.

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Izalco & Cerro Verde volcanoes

Izalco & Cerro Verde volcanoes

Two challenging volcanoes: Cerro Verde, extinct and steep. Izalco is young and active. Two volcanoes in one day!

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San Miguel volcano

San Miguel volcano

The mighty sentinel of the Eastern region: San Miguel is the 3rd tallest volcano in El Salvador and one of the most active.

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San Salvador volcano

San Salvador volcano

With one mile in diameter, El Boquerón is the second widest crater of any volcano in El Salvador, crowned by a lush and steep cloud…

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Kind Words from Fellow Travelers

Hazel V

Nevada, USA

Everything was amazing and some of my favorite spontaneous moments were eating pupusas from a clay Comal, eating yucca on the side of the road, stopping to see the sugar cane rustic process, finding the waterfall and the great time we had to chat with Alfredo just as a friend.

Review posted on TripAdvisor January 2022

Carolien Van E.

Embassy of The Netherlands in Costa Rica

Alfredo customized a tour based on our wishes and schedule. The tour was both informative and fun. We learned a lot about the history of El Salvador and San Salvador while walking the historic centre and visiting the Cathedral. I can highly recommend Alfredo as a tour guide!

Review posted on Tours By Locals, Oct 2021

Why Taking a Local Tour Guide Is Good For You

A licensed tour guide offers you safety, customization, best timing and value. Skip the company, call the guide!

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You Get More Than a Guide

Since the moment we meet, you have a friend in El Salvador. One to orient and recommend you the best places to eat or where's the coldest beer. To share the stories and facts you hardly find in the travel guides.

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Money Well Spent

You have my commitment in supporting local communities, small producers and family run businesses as much as possible. My services and tours will never support any case of child labour nor animal abuse. Part of my profit is oriented to support an animal shelter.

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Your Local Expert

Getting the perspective of a local is essential to understand El Salvador. Born and raised in downtown San Salvador gave me the rare opportunity to witness some of the most important events in El Salvador recent history. I, not only read history, I lived it!

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Itineraries that Fits You

You want to combine beach and mountain or maybe some off the beaten-track places? Or maybe you want to sleep till late because you're on vacation after all! No problemo! You ask and I made it fit for you. Just mix and match to make your experience more memorable.

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You Set the Pace

Either you like to stare at a piece of art in a museum or a fast hiker you set the pace of your tour. I know flexibility is key as well being open to expect the unexpected. Take your time to find the best angle for your photo or to taste your pupusas!

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You Can Ask as Much as You Want

With a private guide you can ask as much or about anything you want. The best way to learn is exchanging experiences and points of views. I'm pretty open minded. You can ask even those controversial topics people on large groups never dare.