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San Salvador City Tour and El Boquerón National Park including Pupusa Tasting
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San Salvador City Tour and El Boquerón National Park including Pupusa Tasting

By EC Tours El Salvador
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Ages 0-75
Duration: 6–7 hours
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Live guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
What's not included
  • Dinner


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We Pick up every one at the Hotel , Airport and La Libertad, if there is a different location there is a extra charge
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Comalapa Intl Airport, San Salvador El Salvador
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15237P3

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15237P3

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        • EC Tours El Salvador
          515
          San Salvador, El Salvador
          Joined in June 2015
        • ashleyv801
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Ruta de Las Flores Tour
          This tour was amazing! We booked it the day before and we liked how private our experience was! We went to 4 different towns with our guide Gerson who was also accompanied by Sandra who drove us all around. He told us a lot of history from each spot, he was very knowledgeable and patient. We also unexpectedly went to reptile museum where you could hold a python! Gerson also helped find something I was craving! Which was a “charamusca” and oh man was I sooo happy after finally getting one in the last town! The coffee was seriously out of this world and the views throughout the tour were breathtaking. I highly recommend taking this tour at least once!
          Written August 29, 2024
        • petedogg
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect tour for culture and coffee lovers
          We were looking for a tour which allowed us to see parts of El Salvador outside the big city but since we were not interested in the beach or hiking a volcano, this was the perfect tour for us. Melissa and her driver picked us up right on time at our hotel and we drove 2 hours in a comfortable air condo minivan out west of San Salvador. The tour took us to some small towns where we saw some of the local culture. It was helpful to have a guide take us through the local markets because it would’ve been overwhelming on our own. The highlight of the trip was having lunch at a restaurant. I thought it would just be lunch and a coffee tasting but there is a coffee farm on site! We were led through the back of the restaurant to a set of tree lined steps leading up a hill to the coffee farm. Melissa gave us an overview of different types of coffee, the varieties most common in El Salvador, etc. Our tour guide Melissa was very knowledgeable and always asking if we needed a restroom break. Thank you for a lovely tour of the Ruta de las Flores!
          Written August 20, 2024
        • samuelbQ7997NA
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Good tour for those new to the country
          We did the walking tour with Melissa. Her English and enthusiasm are both excellent! She was flexible with our family (me and two teenagers). It was nice to learn about the history of San Salvador. It was very hot and unfortunately we weren’t able to visit the library but would definitely recommend. The food was delicious!
          Written August 20, 2024
        • Discover635124
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          One for the books!
          Gerson was an amazing guide! Very formative knew the history of the country very well! There were kids included and he was as very very patient when it came to the kids and accommodated very well! 100% recommend. The driver Alessandro and Sandra were also very nice and patient!
          Written August 7, 2024
        • michelemD2624EN
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          An awful experience
          We are very sorry to have to give a bad review of this company, which seems to have been loved by many tourists. My wife and I took a tour on March 19th, 2024, at 9 AM, with a tour guide named Jahira or something similar. She was not prepared for the job, both content-wise and on formalities. Content-wise, she could not speak about the Civil War period in detail, nor could she talk about the current government. She did not respond to our questions on those years and Monseñor Romero's activities. About formalities: she always stopped under the sun and not under the shade, where it was possible to explain. And the weather in San Salvador is sweltering. Explanations were very long, with a low voice, in a boisterous city. We could not follow her explanations at all. In the middle of the tour, we stopped at a coffee shop because someone from the group wanted a coffee, and we ended up on a more 4-hour tour when it was supposed to be a 2.30-hour-long tour. We walked a lot without explaining the surroundings, but only at the stops, where she only made us enter without explaining. After four hours, we decided to leave the group when she kept talking only to a couple of people, who were walking at the top with her, without waiting for the others to join. I hope they will fire her because this is not her career path (AS SHE EVEN MENTIONED TO US DURING THE TOUR).
          Written August 3, 2024
        • Алексей К
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour
          Great tour and guide. Helped me to get familiar with Salvador history in culture in a short time and tailored it to my tastes
          Written July 30, 2024
        • 507michalls
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Book EC Tours El Salvador - 4 day Package
          In short: book with EC tours if you want a personal guided experience! This was definitely the best decision we made to travel through El Salvador. Long version: My friend found the rainbow slide tour on their website and noticed they have a 4-day excursion package. My friend and I were traveling together so we wanted to book with an agency for comfort. EC tours sent us a PDF with the itinerary and we requested special additions to go to El Tunco beach and we swapped activities to accommodate our flight. Vanessa sent us the new itinerary the very next day and we booked with them ASAP. There was no back and forth, no questions, hotel was included - super easy! Our driver (Cesar) and tour guide (Joshy) were waiting for us at the airport. Joshy greeted us with big smiles and hugs. Cesar was also very welcoming. We were pleased that Cesar and Joshy stayed with us for all 4 days. They told us what time to be ready and they took care of everything. This was my first time using an agency and I felt totally relaxed because everything was so well organized. Joshy and Cesar even went out of their way to help us find certain foods we wanted to try. They truly made our experience so personal and easy. At the end of the 4 days, we were friends and we hope to visit El Salvador again. Joshy and Cesar, thank you for your excellent service, enthusiasm, and kindness!
          Written July 24, 2024
        • msa23_2000
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great service
          I decided to go to El Salvador on a whim at the last minute. I sent a WhatsApp to EC Tours described what I like and how much time I had (basically 24 hours) and they planned and arranged everything. Joshy was my guide and she was excellent. We saw the city and El Tunco. They were organized, friendly, and well organized. I highly recommend.
          Written July 21, 2024
        • B7236XGchrisc
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Joshy & Walter are the best!
          We had so much fun with Joshy & Walter! I learned a lot about the country and had a lot of fun as well. 100/10 experience! Would definitely hang with them again
          Written July 9, 2024
        • 181tyram
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A Breathtaking, Incredible 4-Day Experience from Start to Finish with Joshy and William (Multiple Excursions)!!!
          This was the ABSOLUTE BEST experience ever!!! We were in El Salvador for about 4 days. Therefore, we engaged in nearly EVERY tour offered by this company. Our wonderful guide was Joshy accompanied by our lovely and safe driver, William. They were an incredible team!!! From the moment we stepped out the airport, to the moment we stepped back inside was an incredible experience! My partner and I can't even narrow down our favorite experience because each component was remarkable! However, visiting Lake Coatepeque for lunch and jet skiing provided the most remarkable nature view! Visiting the Hot Springs for massages and relaxation was an impeccable experience. Truthfully, the entire tour could leave you full of tears of happiness. Joshy and William introduced themselves as strangers but we all left feeling like best friend/family! The amount of history that Joshy was able to provide throughout was unbelievable! I have a deeper love and respect for the residents of El Salvador! Joshy and William were so attentive to our questions and comments! They were so considerate of our experience and helped take pictures so we could embrace the entire moment. My birthday was that Friday. Joshy and William surprised me with balloons, flowers, and a sweet treat at the most phenomenal indoor/outdoor restaurant with a garden and coffee farm that I can't quite recall (sorry, there were soooo many activities we indulged in). I was in tears from this thoughtful experience! We ALWAYS felt safe and in wonderful, caring hands with both Joshy and William! We could not have requested a better team! They went above and beyond every single step of the way!!! It takes special people to create a thriving and loving experience! We felt as if we belonged in this magnificent country thanks to Joshy, William, and the abundance of kind people we met along the way. Joshy and William, thank you for a breathtaking experience! From the volcanoes, to the lake, to the springs--ALL OF IT, THANK YOU!! We thoroughly appreciated you all's recommendations as well! ❤️ I wouldn't trade this experience for the world! In fact, we're probably going to return within the next 2 years. I'm recommending everyone to book with this company!!!
          Written July 1, 2024
        • mattcS6471IH
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome tour
          Great tour. Guide spoke English so that helped us a ton. Being from the states we have heard a bunch about El Salvador. We felt safe the entire trip.
          Written June 29, 2024
        • Omnigear82
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful Day Tour
          Solo trip with guide Lisbeth and driver Alessandro. An epic experience through four days with the. This went through a small colonial like town. Opted to do a boat trip to an island spot where got off and walked to a cave. Overall, this trip has been wonderful thanks to my two steady companions in tow. If coming to visit El Salvador use EC tours. Go with Lisbeth. Will treat you like family.
          Written June 24, 2024
        • noes968
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour!
          Great tour visiting charming towns. The highlight of our day was the hot spring. Gerson is phenomenal tour guide who possesses a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend this tour!
          Written June 24, 2024
        • Omnigear82
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Adventure Outing
          Went on this full day adventure to the colorful small towns of El Salvador. One of the best days because a highlight is a stop at the Albania Cafe for the adrenaline minded folks. With me we're guide Lisbeth and driver Alessandro. They were fantastic. They made freq stops along viewpoint and never felt rushed or prodded along. Without a doubt the best day with the best combo guide driver.
          Written June 24, 2024
        • Omnigear82
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Mayan Discovery
          Fantastic outing to three mayan sites as well as a volcanic and caldera view lunch. Tour was with EC and guide Lisbeth and driver Alessandro. Both were superb and made sure that the drive was seamless and the outing informative and fun. Lisbeth is a wonderful guide and made what would normally be a boring outing that much more engaging. Overall a great day and would recommend this for those who have a fascination with all things ancient.
          Written June 24, 2024
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        Palm Springs, CA5 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2022 • Solo
        Hello fellow travelers-
        Resubmitting my previous review with further details to better clarify my stance.
        My opinion still stands: The cost of the tour is NOT worth the cost (especially for a solo traveler). The owner claims that I didn’t experience the full tour. Well, to be fair that is true, but not just because I fell ill during the tour. EC tours already knew that I had a flight, and so the tour would be slightly shortened. I still stopped and saw many of the major sites, and did the pupusa tasting. So sorry that is not worth $165!! That is a lot of pupusas friend!! Lol. Plus, it is untrue that EC tours ever offered me a discount given that the tour was shortened, and more so when I fell sick during the tour, NOT prior. I really did appreciate the guide moving at a slower pace when I became ill during the tour. Owner falsely claimed I started the tour when sick (untrue) and they were NOT there.

        Also the site to pay for the additional airport transport was NOT user friendly!! My original payment didn’t go through, and I was informed of this when I was dropped off at the airport. I told them I would ensure they were paid when I landed as I was attempting to make my flight. It was really UNkind to get multiple text messages from multiple staff members URGENTLY requesting payment via whatsapp while I was on a flight with an unexpected illness….thinking I was going to run away and not pay them $30?!! It was borderline harassment. Truly. Not appropriate at all. Someone I just feel this would not be case if my skin was a different color. Would not use EC tours again because the human factor was missing for me in areas of how they dealt with me before, after, and during the tour. It was disappointing because it is already challenging traveling as black woman in this world in general due to racism that is covert and overt.
        Written October 6, 2022
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        Dear Friends, !!! It is obvious that this person is doing everything possible to affect our business by leaving an unfair comment and trying to take advantage of the situation, but what she does not think is that it affects the people who work for the company. I do apologize that we don´t think the same like her. I already told her that if you make the reservation with a third party or a different website, you always pay a high additional extra fee, if you are an experienced traveler and you want to save money you have to make a better re-search. If you pay more to others to book us, it is your decision not ours. I also told her, if you were sick and couldn't do the tour, we recommend cancelling the trip and ask for a refund, but not a month in a half later. GOD BLESS YOU!!!! BTW we are Latinos, and we love working with Afro-Americans, Caribbeans, Jamaicans, Africans, Asians, Europeans, Americans, LGTBI and others. We don't concern about the color of your skin, gender, or race, we believe in a good experience. If you think that because the color of your skin, we did not give you credit, you are wrong, in the tourism industry you always pay before the service, not after you go home, (the guide needs to report everything at the end of the day). Thanks so much for this experience, we are leaning that always we will find people that complain about everything.
        Written October 31, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        José Albarran
        Yauco, Puerto Rico6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2022
        If you want to have the BEST EXPERIENCE from El Salvador, these guys from EC Tours will go above and beyond! We booked a long weekend with them and it was a blast, full of activities, fun, knowledge, and amazing hospitality from all the team. On the first day, Vanessa and Jaime took care of us on a City Tour and El Boqueron with Pupusa Tasting, both were excellent, they even drove us by the rainbow slide that wasn't listed +10 extra points! Personally recommend to taste also the Elote Loco, you won't regret it! On the next day, David, Gabi, and Nestor gave us the amazing experience of hiking all the way to the top of Santa Ana Volcano (2,381 m) making the route the most fun and enjoyable as it could be. And the third day was for sure the cherry on top, we met Edwin on our excursion to Honduras to visit Copan Ruins. This whole experience was outstanding and remarkable for us. We really appreciate so much the effort, kindness, and determination during our stay in El Salvador. I highly recommend the whole team for any excursion to El Salvador, you will not forget your experience. BIG BIG SHOUTOUT to David for being an outstanding tour guide! Chivo con los cheros!
        Written September 7, 2022
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        Talesha Moon
        New Castle, DE4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2022 • Family
        I highly recommend booking a tour ! It’s affordable and hassle free. We did the San Salvador city tour which includes the Rainbow slide (Imagine Slide), San Salvador Volcano and Pupusa tasting ! I had David Mejicanos as my guide ! He was amazing. Great English , knowledgeable about the city, and very friendly! Also, my hotel was 2 hours away from the city and that was not an issue for the company .
        Written May 21, 2022
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        Myrrhine27
        Mississauga, Canada14 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We booked three tours with EC Tours. Communication by email to book the tours with Jenniffer was great and she responded promptly to our questions. David, our tour guide, arrived on time every day to pick us up. The value for these private tours is well worth the money. We felt safe and David provided a great experience every time. Highly recommend this tour company to see the many sites around El Salvador. We plan to do a few more tours on our next visit.
        Written January 5, 2023
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        Shawn S
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2022
        I decided on my second day in El Salvador to participate in this tour.. I wanted to get to know the area a bit better with someone who knew the area. I ended up getting a private tour with Vanessa! What an incredible experience. Vanessa showed me the sites of San Salvador City, the markets, and the historical relevance of other structures in the area! Following that, we went to San Salvador Volcano. What an experience... Pupusas overlooking the valley below the mountain and experiencing the breathtaking views that were offered was amazing!!! And the knowledge and experience that Vanessa brings with it was truly one of a kind!
        Written November 1, 2022
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        Kayland T
        Cincinnati, OH18 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This was the most amazing tour EVER!!!! David was an amazing tour guide! I usually use your guides when I visit other countries and by far David provided the most professional service ever. Him and the driver was on time. The transportation was clean and comfortable. The history and information received on the tour was excellent. Honestly if I was here only for 1 day, this tour would definitely get you to all the best parts of El Salvador. Definitely book this company if you need a tour guide for your trip!
        Written May 1, 2022
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        Chris A
        Kennesaw, GA3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Family
        This was our second activity with EC Tours and we got Lisbeth again as our guide as well as the same driver, Walter. It was another hit! They picked us up at our airbnb in Escalon and we it was just us, so very personal. Lisbeth was amazing again, taking us to several of the incredible churches in the city, sharing history and a lot of conversation about the country, culture and background that really gave a fuller picture of everything for us first-timers in El Salvador. We also checked out the brand new modern library - amazing - and walked around the city center quite a bit seeing the markets and other significant buildings. We then went up to El Boqueron and saw the crater and then stopped for a wonderful meal and view while up there. I enthusiastically recommend!
        Written April 9, 2024
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        Richard
        59 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2024 • Solo
        Did this tour with guide Lisbeth and driver Alessandro. From the start of the booking exp and airport pickup to the day trip was seamless. This is a very professional company that kept me in the loop as to when things would happen. Lisbeth is an excellent guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. We walked around the center of San Salvador and that was a fantastic experience. Was accommodating when I wanted to walk around the local market area. If you want to explore this country EC is the way to go. Lisbeth is the best!
        Written June 24, 2024
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        petedogg
        Philadelphia, PA36 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        After having such a great experience with Melissa on the full day Ruta de las Flores tour, we decided to do another tour. I was hesitant to explore the city center area on my own with my two kids, so I thought it’d be helpful to be led through the area with a guide.

        We started the tour by visiting the church with the incredible stained glass. It also has a very unique modern expression of the stations of the cross. We visited another cathedral, the main square, and the new library. It was a great overview of the important places in the city center. Ricardo also gave us a lot of context with the history of the space.

        We then drove out to El Boquerón National Park. It’s an easy walk up steps to the lookout points. We wrapped up the tour with a stop at a great pupusa place with an incredible view of the city. We tried a few other dishes besides the pupusas that Ricardo helped explain.

        This tour was a perfect combo of the city and nature that doesn’t require the whole day. Highly recommend. Thank you Ricardo for a lovely day!
        Written August 20, 2024
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        Annali M
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2021 • Solo
        As a woman traveling alone in El Salvador, I highly recommend you travel with EC tours! I was stuck at the airport after my flight was changed last minute and in a panic, EC tours made my stay in the city not only a safe one but also a lovely unforgettable one. From the drivers to the tour guides, everyone is very hospitable and kind. I felt very comfortable and very welcomed. Everyone knows English too so don’t be worried if you don’t speak the language! 10/10 would recommend to everyone I know.
        Written July 27, 2021
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