El Salvador is a Central American country along the Pacific Ocean and between Guatemala and Honduras. It is the smallest country in continental America and is fondly called Tom Thumb of the Americas. The country's main tourist attraction is its beautiful beaches for surfing and swimming, but there are also great archeological sites to visit and lots of other exciting things you can do when you are in El Salvador.
1.) Ilopango
Ilopango markets are located east of the city of San Salvaador. Here you can roam the market and buy local arts, crafts and unique handmade goods. You can also test your bargaining skills with the local merchants of these markets.
2.) Los Planes de Renderos
About a hundred meters above sea level, Los Planes de Renderos is a mountain that offers a spectacular view of the city San Salvador. It is a popular place to visit for both the locals and the tourists for some relaxing time. There are a lot of walking and picnic parks and restaurants in the area.
3.) La Libertad
La Libertad surf beaches is one of the best surfing beaches in the whole Central American region. It is also among the top ten in the world. A lot of surfers from around the world visit El Salvador for its surfing beaches all year round because of the challenge of El Salvador's surf.
4.) Archeological tours
Joya de Ceren is one of the most interesting archeological places in El Salvador where one can still witness the everyday life of Mayans. You can also see there the ceremonial site of San Andres with an acropolis, three main structures and 6 sub structures. The Chalchuapa is also an important archeological site where you will find the pyramids Tazumal, the name means "where the victims were burned" and the private archeological site Casa Blanca.
5.) Volcano Tours
There are a lot of volcanoes in El Salvador and several of them are open for hiking. There is the Ilamatepec which is about 2365 meters, 2050 meters is the Tehutepec, the Izalco is 1910 meters in 1960 meters Quetzaltepec and much more. The tour guides are in support of tourism and hike through the volcanoes of El Salvador.
6) Monte Cristo
Monte Cristo is a rainforest. And 'the rainforest most important and best protected in El Salvador. Montecristo has a varied flora and fauna, all the input, the visits, so that a visit to Monte Cristo is a reallyultimate ecotourism adventure that should be included in your itinerary.
7.) Alegria Lagoon
This beautiful emerald green lagoon can be found inside the crater of Tecapa Volcano. Near the lagoon is the town of Alegria whose natives come from Pipil descendants. There is a local chieftain in Alegria town who willingly shares the legends of the town to its visitors.
8.) Diving
There are a lot of diving sites in El Salvador. There are guides that can recommend good spot depending on the divers' skill level, the tide and the weather condition. You can either bring your own diving equipment, or you can rent from the many diving resorts available.
9.) Fishing excursions
There are many resorts that offer fishing services in El Salvador. There are Tuna fish, Blue Marlin, Mackerel, and many other species of deepwater game fishes. You can also do some bottom fishing where you have a chance to catch Snappers, Blue Crevally, Scribbled Filefish, and others.
10) Swimming
There are a lot of villages in El Salvador for some swimming. One of the most beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol and the country is' famous for its white sandy beach and big hotels and restaurants.
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