Tours and Tickets by Explore El Salvador
Explore the Heart of Coffee Country. Colorful villages, traditions and tastes.
Ruta de las Flores is a series of colorful villages sitting along the Apaneca mountain range, a belt formed by 14 volcanoes and the heart of COFFEE COUNTRY in El Salvador. This was the first tourist circuit developed here after the Peace Agreements of 1992. Nowadays is one of the top tourist destinations and must-go in our country.
The perfect mix of volcanic minerals, elevation and climate makes this mountain range the most important coffee region in the country. Around this crop many traditions, stories and history hade loomed to offer a very special destination.
Dare to talk with the locals, eat what they eat. You'll explore, taste, learn and discover... El Salvador is so diverse that will make your day.
There's plenty of optional activities (upon request):
- Zipline
- ATVs rides
- Coffee Cupping (additional to your Coffee Experience).
- Hot springs and thermal pools
NOTE: some attractions may run on weekends only.
The perfect mix of volcanic minerals, elevation and climate makes this mountain range the most important coffee region in the country. Around this crop many traditions, stories and history hade loomed to offer a very special destination.
Dare to talk with the locals, eat what they eat. You'll explore, taste, learn and discover... El Salvador is so diverse that will make your day.
There's plenty of optional activities (upon request):
- Zipline
- ATVs rides
- Coffee Cupping (additional to your Coffee Experience).
- Hot springs and thermal pools
NOTE: some attractions may run on weekends only.
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7 to 8 hours
San Salvador Highlights: Explore Old City Downtown, local market and volcano.
Explore the highlights of the city with a guide native of San Salvador.
Visit major historical spots, main avenues, commercial and residential districts, sightseeing landmarks and monuments that commemorate relevant historical figures and events.
Many public buildings in El Centro were made during years of splendor of coffee exports, with a mix of architectural styles.
Since the recent renovation Downtown is nicer and safer than ever to walk. Many businesses are boosting up and it has become "the place to be".
Walk the streets learning details events that occurred on this very place over almost 500 years of history and the people that took part in it. From colony to Independence. From the Federation to the Coffee Republic. From military regimes to democracy. From repressions to big celebrations and presidential inaugurations.
On the afternoon visit a local market (you can have lunch here) followed by a walk in the cloud forest at El Boquerón Nat. Park, on San Salvador volcano.
Visit major historical spots, main avenues, commercial and residential districts, sightseeing landmarks and monuments that commemorate relevant historical figures and events.
Many public buildings in El Centro were made during years of splendor of coffee exports, with a mix of architectural styles.
Since the recent renovation Downtown is nicer and safer than ever to walk. Many businesses are boosting up and it has become "the place to be".
Walk the streets learning details events that occurred on this very place over almost 500 years of history and the people that took part in it. From colony to Independence. From the Federation to the Coffee Republic. From military regimes to democracy. From repressions to big celebrations and presidential inaugurations.
On the afternoon visit a local market (you can have lunch here) followed by a walk in the cloud forest at El Boquerón Nat. Park, on San Salvador volcano.
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6 hours
Wet and Wild: Tamanique Waterfalls and world-famous El Tunco Beach
The perfect combination of adventure & self indulgence. Enjoy the mountain, the beach and the local tastes.
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7 hours
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I hired Alfredo Avalos (alfredo@exploreelsalvador.com) who was an excellent and knowledgeable guide who took me on a 2-day hiking tour of El Impossible National Park, Santa Ana volcano (at Sunrise) and Izalco volcano. He provided camping gear and was fun to hang out with. I highly recommend his services!…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Response from Alfredo A, Your guide at Explore El Salvador
Responded Jan 28, 2020
Thanks for such nice words Ryan. Were 2 great days of great hiking and even better company. Thanks for calling me hoping the rest of your journey in El Salvador was great too! Sunsets, sunrises, 3 volcanoes in one day (a personal record for me), beautiful trails and views... Cheers body! Let's do it again! Yours,
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Alfredo is by far the best guide anyone could ask for. He is very familar with his country, its history and people. He took us to different sites all over El Salvador. He is smart, friendly, always on time and will go out of his way to make his clients feel comfortable. If you need to hire a guide in El Salvador for any kind of activity don’t look any further. Book Alfredo! Thank you for everything. We had a blast! See you next time!…
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Date of experience: November 2019
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Response from AlredoAvalos503, Your Tour Guide at Explore El Salvador
Responded Dec 29, 2019
Thank you so much for your kind words, Ben. Were 3 intense but fun days. I'm glad you enjoyed it as me. It was an honor to meet you. Stay well
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I just completed a terrific 3 days in El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras with Alfredo and Explore El Salvador tours. Alfredo was so accommodating, knowledgeable, warm, and flexible with what we were wanting to accomplish. He bent over backwards to ensure our trip was a top-notch experience. His English is extremely good, he has great insight to all things about El Salvador (history, culture, geography, etc.). He brings passion, energy, and professionalism at every step. Couldn’t recommend anyone more. Do yourself a favor and soak in an unbelievably underrated country with Explore El Salvador!…
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Date of experience: December 2019
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Response from AlredoAvalos503, The Guide at Explore El Salvador
Responded Dec 7, 2019
Thank you. Thank you! It was fun, amusing but, above all, an honor to serve you. Great to meet you guys!
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Was on a work trip to El Salvador and our liaison connected us to Alfredo and we were very fortunate to spend our exploration day with his well-versed guidance. He took us to Joya de Ceren and his passion for the site and its significance shone throughout his presentation. When we were there, we ran into another tourism group and their guide took a moment to lavish praise on Alfredo, and he remarked that Alfredo has been doing this since before they even had a ministry of tourism and that as a colleague, he regards him as one of the best in the game. After he took us to Centro Historico and shared its historical context from an authentic, local perspective that was fascinating. If ever I have any friends or family in El Salvador I would not hesitate to vehemently recommend his tour!…
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Date of experience: June 2019
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Response from AlfAvalos, Tour Guide at Explore El Salvador
Responded Jul 15, 2019
Thank you very much for such a nice review! In fact, touring with you guys was fun and unforgettable. Your energy and joy was contagious. I hope we can meet again. Cheers
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We hired Alfredo for our recent visit to two archaeological parks and the Coatepeque Lake. We were impressed by his knowledge of the Pipils history and culture as well as current Salvadoran culture. Doubtless, Alfredo is a talented tour guide who knows how to handle groups so that they become more interested in El Salvador's natural beauty, history and culture. We are so thankful for his service!…
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Date of experience: May 2019
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Response from AlfAvalos, Tour Guide at Explore El Salvador
Responded May 23, 2019
Thank you Karen for your words. It was a great day with the group. I'm happy you called. See you next time.
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