Cerro Verde National Park: Volcano Hike and Pupusas

Explore Cerro Verde National Park on top of an extinct volcano and discover the history of Izalco town. Walk along the rim, learn about the forest, and witness the daily activities of the locals in this charming small town.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

National Park Cerro Verde - Cerro Verde, also known as Cuntetepeque, is an extinct volcano situated in the Department of Santa Ana, El Salvador. Standing at 2030 meters above sea level, its crater is eroded and enveloped by a lush cloud forest.

Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Dolores - Drive through the historic town of Izalco, one of the oldest in the nation.

Izalco - Pupusas cooking

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Cerro Verde National Park, perched atop an ancient extinct volcano. Take a leisurely hike along the volcano’s rim, immersing yourself in the stunning views of lush forests, sprawling valleys, and the neighboring volcanoes of Izalco and Santa Ana. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating facts about the region’s unique ecosystem and volcanic history.

On the return journey, pass through the charming, historic town of Izalco, founded by the Spanish in the 16th century. Here, you’ll witness the traditional art of pupusa-making—a beloved Salvadoran dish. Get hands-on and try crafting your own pupusa, or simply savor the experience by tasting these delicious treats fresh off the griddle.

After a stroll through the colorful streets of Izalco, rich with culture and history, you’ll return to your ship, enriched with unforgettable memories of El Salvador’s natural wonders and traditions

  • You must bring a phocotopy of your passport ( The main page where your photo is ), It will be requested by inmigration in order to leave the porth facility.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour is only open to passangers from ship
  • Tour departs one hour after ship arrives
Location
National Park Cerro Verde
Cancellation Policy

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

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R6476yw_
Dec 28, 2021
Best guide ever - Francisco is one of the best tour guides to explore with; he is definitely in top 3 of all time guides I have traveled with in Europe, Asia and South America. He is honest, respectful, very knowledgeable and proud representative of his beautiful country of El Salvador. He speaks perfect English. And most of all, I appreciated how Francisco went above & beyond for our group. For a simple question of where we could get our Covid-19 testing done, he drove us around to find a legitimate place (it was on December 24th - many places were closed) and got us a discount for the test through his firm - he did all of this free of charge and after he was off the clock. I received my results in less than 2 hours via WhatsApp, and Francisco actually followed with me to make sure I had it and set for my return flight. As an experienced traveler I highly recommend Francisco for your next adventure in El Salvador and neighboring countries.
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Andyjin
Aug 15, 2017
The tour was great! Our guide(I... - <p>The tour was great! Our guide(I forgot his name cuz it's more than a month ago) was really kind ajd informative, considerate. The series of volcanoes, hiking, and the village of Izalco was perfect for my short schedule on the excursion.</p>
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