El Salvador Birding and Culture Private Tours

10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Turquoise-browed Motmot, El Salvador's national bird known as "El Torogoz" Photo Benjamin RIvera — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Whithe-throated Magpie-Jay Photo Benjamin RIvera — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

For seasoned birders and starters traveling with a non-birder partner this tour covers aspects for everyone from birding, nature, history, culture, food and more all packed in a one day tour full of experiences from visiting birding spots on search of target bird species or just to enjoy nature around San Salvador in spots like Eco Parque El Espino and Boquerón Park home of resident and neotropical migrant bird species with trails in good condition enjoying nature and jaw dropping views of the San Salvador volcano main crater.

in Downtown San Salvador experience different aspects of the city and locals’ daily life specially restoration work and safety visiting important cultural and popular attractions from strolling main plazas Gerardo Barrios, Libertad, Francisco Morazan from them we can see National Palace, Binaes, San Salvador theater. the visit to El Rosario church which is considered the highlight of the downtown is a must. The sightseeing portion would show you other areas

Day Trips Nature and Wildlife Tours Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Sustainable Tours Eco Tours

At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: El Salvador Nature Tours

Ages: Adults (18–55 years) · Seniors (60–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water: One small bottled of water per person
Included: Admission fees: Entrance fees to Eco Parque El Espino and Boquerón Park El Rosario Church
Included: One Binocular per person for up to three people, an spotting scope to observe birds while on tour, digital bird identification app

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee to national palace
Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Ecoparque El Espino

2 hours Admission included

Great spot for birding in wide and shady trails is good for spotting Squirrel Cuckoo , Cinnamon Hummingbird, Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl, Lesson's Motmot, White-throated Magpie-Jay, Rufous-backed Wren and some park specialties Chestnut-capped Warbler, White-bellied Chachalaca,Bar-winged Oriole, Pacific Parakeet, country national bird Turquoise-browed Motmot can also be observed

Trail description: mainly flat with few short sections have minimun level on incline and lossen rocks, shady and pleasant temperatur, distance in and out is 2.25 kkms ( 1.39 miles )
Parque Nacional El Boqueron

2 hours Admission included

Jawdroping views of San Salvador volcano main crater, flowers, good park infraestructure like trails, viewpoints and local cafeteria is at Boquerón is shelter for Brown-backed Solitaire,Rufous-collared Robin, Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush, Rufous-collared Sparrow, White-naped Brushfinch, Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer, White-throated Thrush, Mountain Elaenia they are only some highland species plus Humminbird species that occur in the park are Rufous Sabrewing, Rivoli's Hummingbird, Violet Sabrewing, Mexican Violetear , for some months neotropical migrant species like MacGillivray's Warbler, Townsend's Warbler,

Thing to consider

Elevation 1,800 meters, 5,905 foot aprox.

Weather could change from fresh to chilly and windy with temperatures of 18 and 22 centigrade (64 – 71.6 Fahrenheit) lowest 8 and 12 centigrade (46.4 – 53.6)

Distance 1 km (0,62 miles ) trails has different sections flat and with steps all going up, elevation gain is between 25-35 meters ( 82-114 foot)
Stop 3

30 min

Is the restaurant we advise to try the pupusas and authentic food for lunch, you can pick another restaurant up, depending on your food preferences
Plaza Barrios

15 min

15-20 minutes strolling in the city central plaza to ear about the history of the nearby buildings like Palacio Nacional, National Library Binaes, Metropolitan Cathedral building
Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador

10 min

visit to appreciate the art inside the cathedral plus history, optional visit is to the grave country archbishop Oscar Romero are resting
Stop 6

10 min

Introduction about the history of the federal republic of central America and National Theater
National Theater San Salvador

Passing by

General facts about the National Theater
Plaza Libertad

10 min

Introduction about the city history since colonial time
Iglesia El Rosario

10 min Admission included

Considered the highlight of the city tour, appreciate all the art inside of the church and its history
Stop 10

20 min

Have great views of Plaza Gerardo Barrios, Palacio Nacional, Metroplitan cathedral, Plaza Centro America, El Calvario Church, some blocks of the historic center, western upscale area and San Salvador volcano. Important: to get into the library building is not allowed to bring backpacks or big purse, if you are carrying a digital camera must registered to get in and out at reception/front desk

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

at the arrival hall of Barcelo San Salvador Hotel

End point

at the arrival hall of Barcelo San Salvador Hotel

Pickup points

Intercontinental San Salvador-metrocentro Mall By IHG
Sheraton Presidente San Salvador Hotel
Barcelo San Salvador

I will be carrying a sign with your name and will be in touch by what's app messages

Meeting point is going to be at the arrival hall of hotels described on the list or place or your Airbnb

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.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Participants must be able to walk for at least 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles) round trip in Eco parque El Espino trails, and 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) in Boquerón park where trail has 285 step to climb and 232 going down and flat sections