THERMAL SANTA TERESA

When visiting Santa Teresa Thermal live a unique, memorable and enjoyable experience, because you can
immerse yourself in the warm, calm waters where exquisite relaxation is achieved.
Hot Santa Teresa is located in the department of Ahuachapan, this private paradise has a pool with a temperature
of 35 C that facilitate sauna bath type and allow you to enjoy a paradise, filled with lush vegetation among
eucalyptus trees , araucaria, walnut and white courteous, plus coffee plantations; providing a pleasant and cool
climate.
The warm thermal waters of Santa Teresa come from one source of boiling water generated by Ausoles that are
scattered around the area.
Locals say that the thermal have healing powers, and relieving from stress to diseases such as arthritis.
The thermal Santa Teresa are composed of five swimming pools, almost all very shallow, located on the estate
of the same name, there also can take a tour of the coffee grounds and the impressive Ausoles surrounding the
property, including the largest geyser in Central America.
Another attraction are the beautiful and attractive views surrounding the property, from anywhere you can see
the mountains of Apaneca and even the imposing volcano El Chingo, of Guatemala.
Rates:
- The cost of admission is $ 10 per person, $ 5 children.
- Santa Teresa Thermal also has three family cabins, priced from $ 75 to $ 100 per person for 24 hours and prior
reservation, they have kitchens, refrigerators and two rooms which guarantee a good night's rest.
How to get?
- Santa Teresa Thermal is on the road from Sonsonate to Ahuachapn, in the canton
El Barro, just eight minutes Ahuachapn.
It is recommended to use a four wheel drive vehicle or at least of medium height, because once you leave the
road you have to travel about four kilometers on a dirt and mud.
- When driving by bus, Sonsonate terminal addressed in that department the 249, comes to Ahuachapn and you
should get off at the junction of Canton El Barro.

AMAPULAPA

Amapulapa is a tourist center and resort located in the department of San Vicente, becoming a tourist route but
in El Salvador to enjoy a rich bathroom either with family or friends.
This water park has a fairly extensive territorial area where visitors can enjoy a pleasant experience. Its
extension is 33 blocks, has 4 swimming pools for adults and 4 children's pools, if you love the slides Amapulapa
has two one for adults and one for children. Contact with nature is direct, you can see a beautiful waterfall
where the water that feeds the same pools falls, it all off has 36 family cabins where you can have fun. There are
also 1 cafe and 8 picnic areas where you can eat the typical food of our country, if you love sports you will be
able to practice Amapulapa has a soccer field and 1 basketball, the park has a capacity for 100 vehicles.
It is said that this was formed in 1774 because of a mudslide San Vicente Volcano, but until 1954 he gave
inaugurated. Always take precautionary measures when entering the pools as it has some deep, Amapulapa is a
tourist center more in the city of San Vicente.
Prices
Adults: $ 0.80
Parking per vehicle: $ 0.69
Timetable

Children under 10 years and elderly people: Free

Cabins: $ 4.00

Open Wednesday to Sunday and from 9:00 to 5:00 pm.

Where is Amapulapa? How to get?
Address: Diversion to Amapulapa on kilometer 61 of the road from San Vicente leading to Zacatecoluca and
vice versa.
By bus
Addressing Route 177, in the East Terminal, then get off at the turnoff and wait there one of the pick up going
into the park.
By car
Travelling through the Pan American Highway San Vicente and then drive on the road leading to Zacatecoluca,
until you reach the turnoff.
On the coastal road: drive to find the detour to San Vicente, through Tecoluca and then find the turnoff to the
park.

LOS CHORROS DE LA CALERA

Calera jets are a natural wonder that is located in the town of Juaya in the department of Sonsonate in southwestern El
Salvador. These jets are like cascades of water falling through the mountain to levels where some natural pools that are
used by locals and tourists during the sunny days are.
The easiest way to get there is by taking a taxi motorcycle or one of the popular Tuc Tucs, which for little money take
visitors to this natural wonder. But if you have a good physical condition can also be reached on foot by taking one of the
following streets to the famous statue of the Mermaid and in this way tourists can find several stories like saying that one
of the bridges every seven years comes a new river that has healing powers. When the road arrival is ending is obvious to
visitors because they start to hear the waterfalls of Los Chorros de la Calera, especially the first one are that it is a
waterfall with a free fall of one hundred meters, so it makes a lot of noise. From there you should keep walking to see the
others, so it is recommended to wear hiking boots because the road can be a bit slippery.
Although the road is a bit narrow and sometimes can become exclusive for the more daring, provides wonderful shows
because you can see rock walls covered with tree roots and others that have fallen more subtle but equally attractive water.
That way you get to the other waterfalls are offering natural pools and are highly recommended for both children and
adults.
Contemplating the waterfall seems impossible to think that there is a place like this in El Salvador. Jets of the Calera;
located in the department of Morazn, amidst the lush vegetation and cool climate that characterizes Juaya, it is a
splendid place to enjoy the beauty of nature.
How to get?
From San Salvador you must take the Panamerican Highway towards Sonsonate. At the point known as "The polyhedron"
the municipality of Lourdes you desbes take the detour to Sonsonate is right and follow the signs. Once in Juaya seeks
Mermaid statue; that is the starting point to take the road to the Chorros de la Calera. Take the street on the left and walk
down the street. Be guided by the sound of water. If you prefer, you can take one of the Moto Taxi to descend.
What to wear?
Swimwear is essential if you want to make the most of the waterfall. Wearing shoes and comfortable clothes to walk the
trails and is also a good idea to bring food since no sales around.
Where to eat?
In the village of Juaya you can enjoy a variety of fruits for only $ 0.25 USD per bag. You can also buy sweets or snacks
like corn gruel, riguas, nugados cassava, among other more for $ 1.00 USD portion. Or visit one of the restaurants in
town with prices around $ 3.00 USD.
Where stay? There are different hostels in Juaya hovering around $ 7.00 USD and $ 52.00 USD per night.

ICHANMICHEN

Its name in Nahuatl means "Residence Small Fish" or "The Cave of the little fish." It is located 52 kilometers
from the capital city by highway Comalapa, Zacatecoluca. It was opened in 1956.
Natural resources
It has an area of 43 blocks where the main attraction is its three ponds natural birth and visitors can enjoy the
diversity of fish you own.
Cultural vestige
Its cultural relic manifests the stories live among them the famous Cipito and La Ciguanaba.
Services
It has five swimming pools, three for adults and two for children, a slide in the popular pool, picnic areas, 33
family cabins, dressing rooms, restrooms for both sexes, a picnic area for families, parking which houses more
than 300 vehicles, services saves lives and saves parks.
Prices
Entrance fee: $ 1.50 USD for adults. Free for children under 6 and adults over 60.
Parking: $ 1.00 USD
Address: A52 kilometers from the capital city, on the highway of Comalapa, Zacatecoluca, La Paz

ATECOZOL

Its name in Nahuatl means "Cradle of the Lord of Waters". This place is located in the city of Izalco,
Department of Sonsonate to 58 kilometers from the capital of San Salvador.
History
Part of the current Recreational Park belongs to the municipality of Izalco, but in 1951 was considered as a
territory of natural beauty for the creation of parks public utility Atecozol being an excellent place for that
purpose. It was inaugurated in 1956.
Natural resources
It is one of the most attractive Recreational Parks are there in El Salvador, it has an area of 24 surrounded by
greenery and apple tree where dominates the Balsam.
Cultural vestiges
Atecozol Natural Park is a monumental vestiges of El Salvador as the Indian Atonal, the Cuyancuat, the gods of
Tlalot and Tamatcuisa rain, Father Backlog where according to history indigenous rituals performed. The
tranquility and scenery of this place inspired the Salvadoran Pancho Lara in creating his song "The Medlar" by
the abundance of fruit in the park.
Services
The park has two natural swimming pools which includes a modern waterslide, 5 pools for children, 34 cabins,
desvestidores, restrooms for both sexes, has typical picnic areas, parking which houses about 350 vehicles,
picnic areas, playgrounds services, park rangers, lifeguards, nursery, soccer, basketball and police security in the
area.
In addition aerial ropes 20 games for the amusement of the audience.
Typical dish
On site you can enjoy typical Indian chicken, rabbit, fish, plus traditional dishes, always with Sonsonete flavor.
Prices
Admission: $ 1.50 USD per person
children under 6 and adults over 60 free
Light Paqueo:
Vehicle $ 1.00
Heavy $ 2.00 USD
Cabins: $ 8.00 USD
How to get?
In the terminal of the West, in San Salvador, address bus route 205, which travels Sonsonate, Izalco get off and
wait there in the urban route 53 which will take you directly to the park.

ALTOS DE LA CUEVA

This park is located on the banks of the Rio Grande in the department of San Miguel, at a distance of 142
kilometers east of the capital city.
History
In 1957 by legislative decree it was declared of public interest for the construction of a National Park. It was
inaugurated on July 29, 1979.
Natural resources
High cave has an area of 27 blocks of which 20 are forest. In this natural park you can see the birth of water that
supplies pools Park.
Services
It has a water slide installed on the artificial lake, three swimming pools for children and adults, desvestideros
for both sexes, health services, areas of child recreation with a variety of games, typical snack bars (it is allowed
into food), 10 cabins with capacity for four, basketball courts, volleyball and soccer. It also has ample parking,
area ideal for hiking, camping area, park service has police security guard and forests.
Prices
Admission: $ 1.50 USD per adult. Free for children under 6 and adults over 60 years.
Parking: $ 1.00 USD
Cabins: $ 4.00 USD, with a deposit of $ 5.00 USD
Hammocks: $ 2.00 USD
Address: Street to zarca water, off the high colonies of the cave and Newfoundland. San Miguel.

APULO

Apulo in Nahuatl means "place that sinks in water". This site is located in Canton Dolores Apulo jurisdiction of
Ilopango in the department of San Salvador. Lake Ilopango 72km. It is among the department of San Salvador,
Cuscatlan and La Paz.
The Apulo park is an excellent attraction that works as a Sports Career Center on the characteristics of Lake
Ilopango, for water sports and development of international competitions of this kind take advantage.
History
By the public use of Lake Ilopango he was entrusted to the National Board of Tourism through legislative
decree improvement and beautification Apulo spa.
Natural resources
Lake Ilopango is one of the largest and most beautiful reservoirs of El Salvador, with abundant fishing of
bream, guapotes and juilines, is proper for sailing or motor boat.
Services
Provides service 2 swimming pools one for children and one for adults with fountains and fungi for family
recreation services, cloakrooms, 54 cabins on the lake shore, desvestideros for both sexes, large picnic area, 10
food kiosks, parking for 400 vehicles, picnic area, a boardwalk to take a nice boat ride and police security.
It is allowed the entry of food, except alcoholic beverages.
Prices
Admission: Free for children under 6 and adults over 60 years.
General: $ 1.50 USD
Cabins: $ 4.00 USD
Address: Dolores Apulo Canton, jurisdiction of Ilopango in the department of San Salvador

PLAYA COSTA DEL SOL

Playa Costa del Sol is located southeast of San Salvador, ideal for jogging, football and volleyball, or just
sunbathing, it is the longest beach in El Salvador, with about 15 kms. of extension. At the end of the boulevard
Costa del Sol there is access to Jaltepeque estuary, where you can browse your channels and see various species
of birds such as herons, ducks and gulls, taking refuge among the mangroves.
HOW TO GET?
Head south on the highway to Comalapa, be guided by signs to the beaches turn right joining the Coastal
Highway (CA-2), until the Jiboa bridge, which will take the detour to the Blvd. Costa del Sol.
RIDE AND ACTIVITIES.
Just an hour from the capital, this is one of the favorite destinations for vacationers. The sand of these beaches
has a lighter that most Salvadoran beaches grayish hue. Hotels with maximum comfort, well suited for
conferences and seminars with the added value of offering visitors a relaxed and dozens of recreational
activities.
To the east is the Playa Costa del Sol. Here you can enjoy the warmth of the sun, the sea and the refreshing
shade of coconut trees breeze and at the same time enjoy the most varied dishes "Restaurante La Hola".
Suddenly discover a lonely corner where only the sound of the waves is heard. It is in this beach where you
place every year the International Marlin Fishing Tournament.
On the Boulevard de la Costa del Sol, in the kim. 611/2, you can stay in the beautiful "Hotel Paseo del Sol"
which has 15 rooms where you can enjoy an unforgettable vacation with your family or group of friends. It has
excellent facilities and offers high quality services that will make you fully enjoy your stay at the exclusive
beach Costa del Sol.
Later always on the boulevard Costa del Sol, is the "Treasure Beach Hotel", with spectacular views, and offer
guests a wide range of services and tourist packages.
The Costa del Sol is home to a variety of mammals, reptiles, birds and migratory region, as well as a marine
fauna that make it a tourist attraction inigualable.Adems the warmth and hospitality of its people will make
your stay a magical moment that will want to repeat.

TURICENTRO SIHUATEHUACN

Turicentro Sihuatehuacn is a water park located in the city of Santa Ana, El Salvador. Which is administered
by the Salvadoran Tourism Institute (ISTU) and has Become One of the main tourist destinations.
It was opened in April 1973, is a nature park was built to enjoy That of nature With its great to be in Contact
with the environment surrounded by beautiful gardens and beautiful sounds of wildlife footpaths. Sihuatehuacn
name in Nahuatl means "City of priestesses, Pythonesses or Charmed".
Description
The Sihuatehuacn tourist center has three pools that are fed with water from own spring water park, has an area
of 9.5 blocks, with a warm climate, 665 m.s.n.m., its main tourist attraction a modern slide 2 laps. Also the
water park has modern cabins, walking trails, restaurants, picnic areas, tennis skids, an amphitheater with a
capacity of about two thousand people, among others.
Address how to reach
East Liberty Street, Santa Ana City 65 km from the capital city in the west of the country, in Santa Ana route
bus number 201 stop at Terminal West and then city bus route number 51 to the Turicentro.
PRICES
Adult admission: $ 1.50 Dollar
Foreign Tourists: $ 3.00
Free for children under 5 and adults over 60.
Parking lot
light vehicle $ 1.00
HGV $ 2.00

TAKING WATER PARK QUEZALTEPEQUE

The water park was handed over to ISTU the November 29, 1975 and officially inaugurated on July 21, 1979,
under the administration of Lic. Alfredo Mendez Magana.
His name has different meanings in Nahuatl including: "Cerro Mountains Quetzales" as well as "Beautiful City"
or "beautiful place". This place is situated northwest of the city of Quezaltepeque in the department of La
Libertad, located at a distance of 25 km from the capital of San Salvador.
The recreation park has an area of 82 blocks that is located on a layer of lava or volcanic rock, this serves as
aquifer recharge which causes numerous aspects of crystalline water that have allowed the development of
vegetation that only in this part of the country can be seen plus different species of insectivorous plants on the
site.
Services
It has two swimming pools, a children's pool, a modern water slide, artificial lake, 48 family cabins, picnic
areas, typical and traditional trails, fast food, basketball courts and soccer, ample parking that is home to more
than 250 police vehicles and security.
Prices
Admission: $ 1.50 adults, $ 3.00 USD foreigners, children under 6 years old and people over 60 are free.
Parking: Light Vehicle $ 1.00 USD $ 2.00 USD HGV
Cabin $ 4.00 USD
Rental sunbeds $ 2.00 USD
4 chairs and a table $ 5.00 USD
Parasols $ 3.00 USD
Rental cheslong $ 3.00 USD
Address: Northwest of the city of Quezaltepeque, La Libertad, 25 km from the capital of San Salvador.