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What to do in San Salvador
Popular places to visit
Monumento al Salvador del Mundo
Admire one of the most famous landmarks in El Salvador, a towering memorial dedicated to the country’s patron, Jesus Christ.
Sunzal Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Sunzal Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Tamanique. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Cuscatlán Stadium
El Salvador’s national stadium is one of the country’s most famous sporting arenas and a performance venue for major international music artists.
Catedral Metropolitano
Discover beautiful works of art and visit the tomb of an important religious figure at El Salvador’s national cathedral.
Palacio Nacional
Admire the grandeur and opulence of a downtown architectural landmark, a large palace that once served as the seat of El Salvador’s government.
Plaza Libertad
This popular green space in the center of the city is famous for its historic monument to independence and its striking Catholic church.
El Palmarcito Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at El Palmarcito Beach during your trip to Tamanique? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Metrocentro
During your trip to San Salvador, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Metrocentro. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
La Gran Via Shopping Center
During your visit to Antiguo Cuscatlán, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at La Gran Via Shopping Center. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Areas of San Salvador
San Salvador Historical Center
If you're spending some time in San Salvador Historical Center, Palacio Nacional and Catedral Metropolitano are top sights worth seeing.
Zona Rosa
If you're spending some time in Zona Rosa, Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Bambu City Center are top sights worth seeing.
San Diego
You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in San Diego. You might want to make time for a stop at San Diego Beach or Walter Thilo Deininger National Park.
Escalón
While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Monumento al Salvador del Mundo and Plaza Futura.
Playa San Diego
Playa San Diego might not have many top sights, but San Diego Beach and Sunset Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Xanadu
When in Xanadu, you can plan a visit to Sunzal Beach and Playa San Blas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Plaza Merliot
- Monumento al Salvador del Mundo
- Cuscatlán Stadium
- El Majahual Beach
- Sunset Park
- Plaza Libertad
- Zona Franca San Marcos
- Punta Roca Beach
- Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Canas
- Las Cascadas Shopping Mall
- Iglesia Don Rua
- Redondel Masferrer
- Mercado Nacional de Artesanias
- Torre Cuscatlan