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Devil's Door (Puerta del Diablo)

1 km south of Balboa Park | Los Planes de Renderos, San Salvador, El Salvador
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Ranked #5 of 22 attractions in San Salvador
Type: Lookouts, Geologic Formations
Traveler Description: Puerta Del Diablo is a peak located to the South East of San Salvador. Being of great significance to the Mayan Pipil people, it was a sacred site... more »
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San Salvador, El Salvador
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

The amount of litter and graffiti around Puerta del Diablo is disappointing since it has a lot of potential and incredible views. A few quick hikes and walks are available here, and the sunset is gorgeous. Don't go on a cloudy day since the views are what makes it worth it. Good street food around the area too.

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Amphoe Langu, Satun, Thailand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

I recently did this hike on a beautiful sunny, clear day. Its not hiking really at all, just a bunch of stairs going up the hills, and while the view was nice, it was not as impressive as I had expected given the many reviews. It was really pretty boring. If you are in El Salvador and you want nice... More

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San Salvador, El Salvador
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Place is really good and not to mention all the Pupuserias around this place. Famous due it has their 3 gigantic rocks that you can hike and weather is nice as well.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Puerta del Diablo is a must visit site if you live in El Salvador or are spending any significant time there. It's VERY Salvadoran, especially on Sunday nights. There are a few good hikes in the little hills by the parking lot, a tiny one cable zip line, some carnival rides and of course, food stands. It's a great place... More

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Tripoli, Libya
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

This site offers a nice view through the"door" and from a few elevated points. There is no fee. The site has Meso-American historical significance. A few shops and restaraunts here make this a good place to stop on a road farther afield.

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Burlington, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

Interesting history, great hiking, phenomenal views and photo ops, Go with a local guide - you'll get way more out of the experience.

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San Salvador, El Salvador
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

This is a great short trip with a fantastic view of the surrounding landscape. The hike up is a bit steep, but short, and accessible with steps carved out of the dirt. For the ease and brevity of the hike, the view is unbeatable. The trip is quick though. Most would be done in an hour and there isn't much... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

We went all the way up at the "Devil"s Door" to see the city beneath us... A lot of stairs, great views from San Salvador, the volcanos, the lake and the sea... Bring comfortable shoes to climb the stairs, sun glasses and shorts... You might need a sweeter sometimes!

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Managua, Nicaragua
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

I was there on January 21st, 2013... And i enjoyed it!! Cannot complain! Such a View, you see San Salvador from there, and also the Ocean... Ilopango Lake and other places... Very nice!!

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Toronto
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

This is a pretty natural park-like setting. There is a climb to a beautiful view, and the drive up to the area is gorgeous. Worth the trip.

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