San Salvador Department

El Salvador

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Popular cities in San Salvador Department

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San Salvador
Known for Entertainment, Museums and Tours
The sprawling capital of El Salvador has a turbulent history, which is well documented in its museums and still visible in its national monuments.

Reasons to visit

  • Monumento al Salvador del Mundo
  • El Majahual Beach
  • El Boqueron National Park
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Apopa
Apopa
Check out Metrocentro and Catedral Metropolitano—just a couple of the sights around Apopa.
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Nejapa
Check out the local area in Nejapa as you venture to sights like El Boquerón Crater of the San Salvador Volcano.
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Aguilares
Known for Culture, Monuments and Historical
Love culture, monuments, and history? Get away to Aguilares!
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San Martin
San Martin
Check out the local area in San Martin as you venture to sights like Lake Ilopango.
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Guazapa
Guazapa
Check out Metrocentro and El Boqueron National Park—just a couple of the sights around Guazapa.
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Monumento al Salvador del Mundo

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Admire one of the most famous landmarks in El Salvador, a towering memorial dedicated to the country’s patron, Jesus Christ.
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