Lago de Coatepeque

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Introducing Lago de Coatepeque

Coatepeque is a sparkling blue crater lake under the looming peaks of Cerro Verde, Izalco and Santa Ana. It's 6km wide and 120m deep, surrounded by green slopes. The lake is a popular weekend retreat for San Salvador's elite. But there are a few cheap hotels here, and during the week it is peaceful. The bus enters the northeast side of the lake to an area with hotels and public access. For around US$4 or the price of a meal, you can relax and enjoy lake access at one of the hotels.

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Last updated: Nov 24, 2009

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    Traveling and Driving thur El Salvador

    by TWAontheGo 08 March 2011

    Looking for recommendations. I left the U.S. for Panama by way of my Jeep on Jan. 14. I expect to cross into El Salvador in two days…
  2. zoink avatar
    RE: Renting a Car in El Salvador

    by zoink 29 September 2010

    Driving in and out of Lago de Coatepeque was definitely among my trickier maneuvers. On the map, you'll find that I have pinned... …
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    Re: Two weeks in El Sal & Nica or 2 weeks just in El Salv?

    by siluro 02 June 2009

    A week is barely time to scratch the surface. Your itinerary has really only two places in the west, when there's so much to do. I just…

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