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Left page: Kayak in Paz river, Auachapán (Mitur)
Right page: Chorros de la Calera waterfall
in Juayua (Mitur)
Barra de Santiago
Barra de Santiago is located 96 kilometers from
San Salvador, south of the municipality of Jujutla
in the Department of Ahuachapán on highway CA-
2W border with Guatemala. Beaches with beautiful
natural landscape, with calm water suitable for
navigation and to observe the surrounding mangrove
forest and exotic birds, also at night the tourist can
find sea turtles nesting in the beach. Enjoy the
salty water from the estuary where it is possible to
find people fishing or swimming. Inhabitants’ huts
alternate with the private summer homes and with
communities.
Ausoles de Ahuachapán
(Ahuachapán Volcanic Steaming Springs)
It is one of the most interesting volcanic phenomena
in Central America. You can find the volcanic
steaming spring or steaming geyser where electric
energy is generated through geothermal energy.
El Imposible Ecolodge
El Imposible Ecolodge is located in the Caserío San
Miguelito, 800 meters from San Benito, entrance to
the Imposible National Park.
The ecolodge has 5 cabins for 6 persons each,
with a twin bed, 2 bunker beds, private bath, closet,
ventilation and sheets. The cabins have efficient
solar energy service and were built with certified
wood. Besides the Ecolodge, it has a restaurant,
reception desk, rest area, natural water pool,
laundry and gardens.
Municipio San Francisco Méndez, Ahuchapán
Tel: (+503) 2279 1515 / 2411 5484
Evelyn@salvanatura.org
www.salvanatura.org
WHERE TO STAY AND
EAT IN AHUACHAPÁN
Chorros de la Calera Waterfalls in Juayua
To visit the Flowers’ Route is a sensorial experience.
At the city of Juayua, within the Flowers’ Route is
The Chorros de Calera. There are three marvelous
and spectacular cascades that slide over rocks to
rest on dikes where anyone can take a refreshing
bath. It is spectacular! From the town plaza, where
the beautiful church of Santa Lucía is located, for
$1.00US per person take a moto-taxi or a 4X4 to
drive you until the entrance gate. Then a 5 minute
walk to take a bath in these pools and refresh
yourself from the heat.
Juayua is located 80 kilometers from San Salvador
in the Department of Sonsonate.
The Impossible Forest
Travel the paths accompanied by a guide who will
show you rivers, springs, ravines and rocks of this
beautiful place. The park has 25 park rangers that
are well trained for the security and customer care of
visitors. These guides would take you through ther
three main routes, which all depart from the visitors’
center, Mixtepe, at the farmhouse. The first route
goes to the Mule lookout, a 2.2 kilometers walk.
The second route goes to Ixcanal and Cerro León
Rivers an eight kilometers circuit and the third one to
the Hooks and Sealed Rock of 7-10 kilometers long.
Imposible may be a big challenge for some visitors
WHat to see and do
IN AHUACHAPÁN