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Los Planes de Renderos
Los Planes de Renderos is the most beautiful
lookout point of San Salvador. This is a place where
nationals and foreigners get together, especially
on weekends because of its cool weather and the
views from the south of the city.
Definitely, this is a place with a lot of activity where
we not only enjoy the view but also taste the
delicious pupusas accompanied with a cold beer or
a delicious cup of coffee.
La Puerta del Diablo (Devil’s Door)
The Puerta Del Diablo is located approximately 6
kilometers passed Balboa Park at Los Planes de
Renderos. La Puerta Del Diablo is the highest point
in San Salvador with 1250 meters above sea level.
This is a natural look out point of the east and west
of El Salvador from where the majestic San Vicente
or Chinchontepeque volcano (in Nahuat language
it means the hill of two breasts), the Pacific Coast
of La Paz Department, Ilopango Lake, the City of
Panchimalco, etc.
La Puerta Del Diablo is a rock formation that
separated in three during the San Dionisio storm
in 1700. The original name of the rock was Cerro
El Chulo and since it broke in three each piece has
a name Chulo, Chulito (the smallest rock at the
center) and Chula.
Museums to Visit
Marte
The Art Museum of El Salvador (MARTE) is a non-
profit, private institution that began its functions in
May 22, 2003 with the inauguration of its building.
In a short time and thanks to the developed work it
has become a mandatory reference in the cultural
life of the Central American area.
Col. San Benito Final Av. Revolución, San Salvador
Tel: (+503) 2243 6099 - Fax: (+503) 2243 1726
info@marte.org.sv
General entrance:
$1.50 / Students $0.50 / Sunday free entrance
Schedule:
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
www.marte.org.sv/
Llopango lake (Mitur)
Anthropological Museum (MUNA)
The National Museum of Anthropology mission is to
promote Salvadoran’s rapprochement and reflection
about their cultural identity, through exhibits,
investigation, publications, teaching programs in the
archaeology and anthropology area as testimony of
the social processes of the different humane groups
that inhabited and have inhabited all across the
national territory.
Av. La Revolución, Col. San Benito, Fte. A CIFCO –
ex Feria International
info@munaelsalvador.com - www.munaelsalvador.com/
Museo Militar Ex Cuartel El Zapote
The Military Museum of El Salvador is a tribute to
the national army, that bravery protects the national
territory, maintain peace and develops humanitarian
missions outside the Salvadoran borders. It is
located at Barrio San Jacinto and its rooms are
waiting for the visitor with open arms.
Ex Cuartel El Zapote, 10
a
Av. Sur y CalleCapitánAlberto
Sánchez, Barrio San Jacinto, San Salvador
Schedule:From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m and from
2:00p.m. To 5:00 p.m. - Tel: (+503) 2250 0000
Lake Ilopango
Ilopango is a volcanic origin lake in El Salvador. It
measures 8 x 11 kms. It has a surface of 72 square
kilometers and a depth of 230 meters. It is located
at 440 meters above sea level at 16 kilometers from
the city of San Salvador among the Departments
of San Salvador, Cuscatlán and La Paz. It is the
largest natural lake of El Salvador. It has abundant
fishing of bream, guapalotes and julines and is ideal
for either sailing or motor boating.
Scuba Diving at the Lake
Ilopango Lake has several islands that harbor
endemic and migrating birds that can be observed
from the boat ride to the scuba diving points.
Its water has a temperature of 77° F (26° C) making
the perfect place to dive year around, although if
sensible to cold temperature it is recommended an
isothermal suit.
Cerros Hundidos (Sunken Hills)
Several sunken hills are an excellent attraction for
divers visiting from around the world. One of these