Must-see attractions in El Salvador

  • Plaza Concordia

    Western El Salvador

    Green gardens and palms make Plaza Concordia an agreeable spot to catch a breeze. The kiosk occasionally holds concerts and free events.

  • Iglesia El Calvario

    San Salvador

    Surrounded by street vendors, the Gothic towers of the Iglesia El Calvario are worth a peek. Walk inside to experience its real beauty.

  • Copapase

    El Salvador

    Copapase is a small artists cooperative with its own tiny museum.

  • Parque Balboa

    Central El Salvador

    The pupusas here are famous in San Salvador. Can you make it to double figures? If you're not hungry, it's still a pleasant place to hang out, with…

  • Iglesia El Calvario

    Western El Salvador

    El Calvario has undergone numerous hardships and catastrophes since its initial construction in the early 19th century. Today it's an imposing place that…

  • Iglesia El Carmen

    Western El Salvador

    Santa Ana's trifecta of Catholic churches is rounded out by El Carmen, which was damaged during the 2001 earthquake after nearly two centuries of…

  • Iglesia de Chalatenango

    El Salvador

    The Iglesia de Chalatenango, with its squat bell tower and bright chalky facade, sits on the east side of the Parque Central, near the military garrison.

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