San Salvador Historical Center
Popular places to visit
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 Rosario Church
Enjoy the natural light show via the colored glass of this architectural oddity, where the father of Central American independence is buried.
Plaza Geraldo Barrios
You can learn about the history of San Salvador when you stop by Plaza Geraldo Barrios. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
National Library
National Library is just one of the places to see in San Salvador, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
The Best of San Salvador: City and Volcano Tour
La Union: Golfo de Fonseca and camping in Conchagua.
Tamanique Cascades hike and El Tunco Beach Tour
Panoramic tour of San Salvador and Historic Center
El Salvador: Executive Transportation and Tours
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Other neighborhoods around San Salvador Historical Center
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 El Amatal Beach.
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 El Majahual Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Places of interest
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- Other vacations you might like
- Catedral Metropolitano
- Palacio Nacional
- Plaza Libertad
- National Library
- National Theater
- Mercado Ex-Cuartel
- Tin Marin Children's Museum
- El Rosario Church
- Mercado Central
- Plaza Geraldo Barrios
- El Calvario Church
- Plaza Merliot
- Metrocentro
- Monumento al Salvador del Mundo
- Cuscatlán Stadium
- Sunzal Beach
- La Gran Via Shopping Center
- Lake Ilopango
- El Majahual Beach
- U.S. Embassy in San Salvador
- Volcano El Boqueron
- Playa San Blas
- San Diego Beach
- Multiplaza
- Joya de Ceren
- Estadio Magico Gonzales
- Zona Franca San Marcos
- El Boqueron National Park
- Bambu City Center
- Cuscatlan Park
- Museo de Arte de El Salvador
- National Gymnasium