• Catedral Metropolitana - The guide will share with tourists key aspects of the Cathedral’s history, its architectural features, and the iconography within. The tour also includes the crypt area, offering insights into the mausoleum and a brief biography of San Oscar Romero.
• Plaza Libertad - While exploring the capital city’s founding square, tourists will learn, through the guide, about significant events from the settlement’s inception to the present, the notable colonial buildings, and the historical and architectural significance of the surrounding properties.
• Iglesia El Rosario - Visitors will discover a church with modernist religious art, an unconventional spatial layout, and vibrant natural lighting, making it a unique place of worship. It is an excellent location for photography and videography.
• Morazan Plaza - This site features a monument dedicated to the figure after whom the square is named. The guide provides an overview of this political and military leader’s life, ideals, and influence in the region during the early years following Central America’s Declaration of Independence. From this point, the guide also shares important historical details about the National Theatre, located across the square.
• Plaza Barrios - This square is perfect for tourists to capture photos and videos of the iconic buildings surrounding it. The guide discusses the political, religious, and historical events that have occurred here, as well as the monument and other symbolic elements present.
• Biblioteca Nacional de El Salvador - The tour concludes with a visit to the seven levels of the new national library, which features a novel concept of public library design, layout, services, and technological resources.

• Clubs and restaurants offering nightlife to tourists interested in it shall be indicated
• Upon request, the guide indicates the places where typical Salvadoran food is offered
• Optionally you also walk through the chaotic and street food area of the city.

• Admission fees

From a crime capital to one of the safest cities in Latin America.
Hugo’s City Tour is the perfect choice for cultural tourism enthusiasts or those eager to satisfy their curiosity. On this tour of the Historic Center of San Salvador, guided by a Ministry of Tourism-certified guide, participants explore ancient squares, monuments, and both civil and religious buildings that reflect the history and identity of El Salvador’s capital city. Visitors also learn about the significant events that have shaped the city over its five-century existence. From its founding, through the struggles for independence, the Central American Unionist ideal, the civil war, to the transformation of San Salvador and the entire country from a place plagued by crime to one where tranquility prevails.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.