Private tour of El Boquerón and Historic Center

7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Private tour of El Boquerón and Historic Center, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover San Salvador! We will begin with a visit to the impressive Boquerón, a majestic volcano with unparalleled panoramic views. Next, we will explore the historic center of San Salvador, where you will immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the city. San Salvador is the most populated city in El Salvador and is the most important political, cultural, educational and financial center in the entire country. Don't miss this unique and unforgettable experience!

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: MAURE TOURS

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–50 years) · Seniors (51–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Guides specialized in tourism

Not included

Not included: Tips
Not included: Entrance fee to El Boquerón National Park $2.00
Not included: Use of giant slide at Picnic Steak House $5.00
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Entrance to the National Palace $5

Itinerary

Parque Nacional El Boqueron

2 hours Admission not included

The main attraction of the park is a volcanic crater 1.5 kilometers in diameter and 558 meters deep, "El Boquerón". It is estimated that it was created after a strong eruption in 1917, which destroyed part of some municipalities, such as San Salvador, Nejapa or Quezaltepeque. In Playón, on the outskirts of San Salvador, you can see remains of the lava that it expelled. Inside the crater there is another smaller one, "Boqueroncito".

El Boquerón has a cool temperate climate throughout the year. The park is home to many plant species identified as ornamental plants, such as "cartridges", hydrangeas, wild sultanas and begonias, among others. The most numerous species of animals are armadillos, raccoons, deer, foxes, among others.
Stop 2

2 hours

Picnic Steak House, a restaurant where you will be able to taste a delicious barbecue and a wide variety of food, while enjoying a beautiful view from the top of El Salvador.

This restaurant is not only famous for its delicious food, but also because both adults and children can spend a happy time there, as they have different games, such as their famous and colorful “Imagine Slide”, a giant slide or slide that It will fill you with adrenaline.
Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador

30 min

The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Divine Savior of the World is the main church of the Catholic archdiocese of San Salvador, in El Salvador, and the seat of the metropolitan archbishop.
National Palace

30 min Admission not included

The National Palace of El Salvador is located in the historic center of the capital city of El Salvador. It is a two-story building, of a predominantly neoclassical style, although it has some Renaissance and, to a lesser extent, Gothic decorations. Its gates and other bronze and iron decorations are in the art nouveau style. For all these reasons, it would not be unreasonable to say that its architecture is eclectic in nature.
Biblioteca Nacional de El Salvador

one hour

The National Library of El Salvador or simply BINAES is a national public institution in El Salvador, it was rebuilt by the Government of El Salvador with the cooperation of the Government of the People's Republic of China on November 14, 2023.1 It is located in the Historic Center of San Salvador on one side of Plaza Gerardo Barrios, in front of it is the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador and to its left is the National Palace of El Salvador. The former Francisco Gavidia National Library (1870-2021) and the buildings of the Banco Hipotecario and Rodríguez Porth were located on the original site. The new BINAES includes auditoriums, a national art collection and the General Archive of the Nation, which was previously in the National Palace of El Salvador
San Salvador

one hour

San Salvador is the capital and main urban center of the Republic of El Salvador. The city is located in the Valley of the Hammocks (so called due to the frequent seismic activity in its area) specifically in the department of San Salvador, it houses the headquarters of the powers that govern the country's politics, the main economic companies, development, telecommunications, embassies, hotels, Presidential House of El Salvador, the main museums of the country, residential and commercial areas, monuments and the main seats of government, economic, political, fashion, art and development centers of the Republic.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Comalapa Intl Airport
Hotel Casa del Sauce
Sheraton Presidente San Salvador Hotel
Barcelo San Salvador
Holiday Inn San Salvador By IHG

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.