This tour includes the Historic Center of San Salvador, which includes the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, El Rosario Church, Parque Libertad and much more. In the afternoon, we'll visit El Boqueron National Park where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the crater of the San Salvador Volcano, as well as, the entire city from an altitude of 1,893 mts over sea level.
San Salvador city (English: Holy Savior) is the capital of El Salvador and the country's most important political, cultural, educational and financial center.
This tour includes the Historic Center of San Salvador, which includes the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, El Rosario Church, Parque Libertad and much more. In the afternoon, we'll visit El Boqueron National Park where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the crater of the San Salvador Volcano, as well as, the entire city from an altitude of 1,893 mts over sea level.
Some information about the places you will be visiting:
National Palace
The current National Palace building replaced the old National Palace built in 1866–1870, which was destroyed by fire in 1889. To finish the project, legislation was passed that collected one colon for every quintal of coffee exported. The materials used were imported from several European countries including Germany, Italy and Belgium.
Metropolitan Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Savior (Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador) is the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Salvador and the seat of the Archbishop of San Salvador. The church was twice visited by Pope John Paul II, who said that the cathedral was "intimately allied with the joys and hopes of the Salvadoran people.
National Theater of El Salvador
The Teatro Nacional de El Salvador is the oldest theater in Central America. It is of French Renaissance style with modern touches, and was decorated by the Italian architect Lucio Capellaro. The theater is open to tourists, and after the Historic Downtown Restoration has been used for plays, shows, operas, song recitals, and modern dance performances. It is the largest and most luxurious theater in Central America, and was declared a National Monument in 1979.
Calle Arce
Calle Arce (named after General Jose Manuel Arce, first president of the Federal Republic of Central America) is a major street in San Salvador.
Plaza Gerardo Barrios
La Plaza Gerardo Barrios, or the Civic Plaza, is located in the heart of the city. The figure, made of bronze, is placed on a pedestal of granite and depicts battle scenes and the shield of El Salvador. Plaza Gerardo Barrios is the site of many demonstrations and political rallies. Mass is celebrated there as well, and it is the destination of many parades.
Plaza Libertad
Plaza Libertad is the location of the Monumento de los Heroes (Monument to the Heroes), a commemoration of the centenary of the "First Cry of Independence" in 1811. The monument, designed by Francisco Durini Caseres, and installed in 1911, is crowned by an "angel of freedom" at its pinnacle, holding a laurel wreath in both hands.
Plaza Morazan
During the administration of President Rafael Zaldivar, the Salvadoran government ordered the erection of a marble statue here to commemorate the fortieth anniversary the death of Francisco Morazan, former president of the Federal Republic of Central America.
El Boqueron National Park (San Salvador Volcano)
We will enjoy the beauty of El Boqueron National Park, located on top of the San Salvador volcano at eighteen hundred meters. This park's main attraction is an amazing crater 5 kilometers in diameter and 558 meters deep. Amazing as it sounds, there is a small crater within the crater named "Boqueroncito" (little Boqueron).
El Boqueron enjoys a cool climate year round. The park offers many walking trails thru pine trees where you can appreciate the beauty of many plants. Among the plant species identified are ornamentals such as "cartuchos", hydrangeas, begonias and wild "sultanas". There is wildlife such as armadillos, raccoons, deer, foxes, among others.Around this area, you will find many restaurants with great views of the city and real Salvadoran food!