Parque Nacional Los Volcanes

Introducing Parque Nacional Los Volcanes

Parque Nacional Los Volcanes is one of the gems of El Salvador, encompassing three major volcanoes (Cerro Verde, Volcán Izalco and Volcán Santa Ana) and thousands of acres in the heart of the country. A paved road leads all the way to the visitor center, accessible by car or bus from San Salvador or (better) from Santa Ana. You can climb Volcán Izalco or Volcán Santa Ana in a day - although not on the same day, because of the way tours are arranged - or take a short stroll on a nature loop in the forested area around the visitor center. For a little more adventure, there are areas for camping in another part of the park, and guided hikes up the volcanoes from there. Before 2003, the park was called simply Parque Nacional Cerro Verde, and most Salvadorans still use that name; in fact, you may get some strange looks using the new name.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009