The scenic crater lake La Laguna de Alegría is a 2km uphill walk from town, with some stunning views along the way. The lake's icy waters are said to be medicinal. There's a 2km trail around the lake.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
17.4 MILES
Archaeology buffs will appreciate the Ruinas de Quelepa, grassy mounds covering 40 terraced ceremonial platforms, largely unexcavated. Lenca inhabited the…
29.09 MILES
About 40km southeast of San Miguel is a pretty lake on which you can catch a small boat (US$15 to US$40) to minuscule Los Cerritos Island. It's great for…
21.57 MILES
The small collection of pottery includes pieces found at Quelepa, with explanations in English and Spanish. There's not much to see here but the…
21.31 MILES
Recent renovations have spruced up this neoclassical gem. It functioned as a cinema during the silent-film era and later as the Telecom headquarters and a…
Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Paz
21.29 MILES
Facing Parque David J Guzmán, San Miguel’s cathedral dates from the 18th century.
Nearby Eastern El Salvador attractions
17.4 MILES
Archaeology buffs will appreciate the Ruinas de Quelepa, grassy mounds covering 40 terraced ceremonial platforms, largely unexcavated. Lenca inhabited the…
2. Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Paz
21.29 MILES
Facing Parque David J Guzmán, San Miguel’s cathedral dates from the 18th century.
3. Teatro Nacional de San Miguel
21.31 MILES
Recent renovations have spruced up this neoclassical gem. It functioned as a cinema during the silent-film era and later as the Telecom headquarters and a…
21.57 MILES
The small collection of pottery includes pieces found at Quelepa, with explanations in English and Spanish. There's not much to see here but the…
29.09 MILES
About 40km southeast of San Miguel is a pretty lake on which you can catch a small boat (US$15 to US$40) to minuscule Los Cerritos Island. It's great for…