Explore San Salvador’s landmarks, savor local snacks, and enjoy top-notch hospitality on this engaging walking tour. Discover history, culture, and cuisine.
Explore San Salvador’s landmarks, savor local snacks, and enjoy top-notch hospitality on this engaging walking tour. Discover history, culture, and cuisine.
- Cuscatlan Park - Discover how the new Salvadoran culture is embracing art, sports, orchestra, music, and more. This transformation began in 2017 under Bukele’s leadership, making San Salvador a more inviting destination. Note that the park is closed on Mondays, so we will gather at the entrance on Alameda Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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- Cuscatlan Park - Discover how the new Salvadoran culture is embracing art, sports, orchestra, music, and more. This transformation began in 2017 under Bukele’s leadership, making San Salvador a more inviting destination. Note that the park is closed on Mondays, so we will gather at the entrance on Alameda Franklin D. Roosevelt.
- Basilica Sagrado Corazon de Jesus - We will pass through the hospital area and a university campus before delving into the history of our civil war and visiting the Basilica of Sagrado Corazon de Jesus.
- Hula Hula Market - Explore where street vendors have been relocated and the recent developments in the historic center. At Kilometer 0, vendors who once paid extortion now have a secure place to sell their goods, complete with parking and food courts.
- Plaza Barrios - Visit Gerrardo Barrios Plaza and learn about its namesake while capturing photos of the surrounding buildings, including the National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral, and National Library.
- National Palace - Discover the history of this palace, its construction, and its role in the 1900s. Today, it is where President Bukele has held his swearing-in ceremonies since 2019, and will again in 2024.
- Catedral Metropolitana - Admire the Cathedral and locate the Crypt of Monsignor Romero. Learn why the country is named El Salvador and hear about the tragic events of March 30th, 1980.
- National Theater of San Salvador - At Morazan Plaza, appreciate the beauty of the National Palace, a structure built due to coffee exports in the 1900s, and enjoy the wonderful shows hosted there.
- Kilómetro Cero - Arrive at the heart of Centro Historico and understand why it’s called Kilometer 0. Every street and avenue originates from this spot, which is now a delightful place for photography, unlike the past when it was avoided due to safety concerns.
- National Library of El Salvador - Conclude the walking tour at one of Latin America’s finest libraries, featuring air conditioning and a spectacular view of the historical center. Adjacent to the library is the newly constructed Central American garden, completed in just a week, with a stunning water fountain.
The endpoint is 3 kilometers from the starting point. Parking is available at Mercado Cuscatlán at the starting point or at Estacionamiento Morazán at the endpoint if you are driving.

- Entries to some churches, parks, and plazas
- Walking tour to all the stops
- Entries to some churches, parks, and plazas
- Walking tour to all the stops
- Snacks
- Tips (Propinas)
- Snacks
- Tips (Propinas)
Explore the top attractions of San Salvador, including Parque Cuscatlán, a university campus, the Basilica of El Sagrado Corazón, various plazas, and the Metropolitan Cathedral where you can learn about Monseñor Romero. Additionally, visit the new library. As you stroll through these sites, enjoy laughter, conversation, and savor Salvadoran culinary…
Explore the top attractions of San Salvador, including Parque Cuscatlán, a university campus, the Basilica of El Sagrado Corazón, various plazas, and the Metropolitan Cathedral where you can learn about Monseñor Romero. Additionally, visit the new library. As you stroll through these sites, enjoy laughter, conversation, and savor Salvadoran culinary delights such as pupusas, empanadas, quesadillas, and Horchata.
Our team has expanded! Your tour will be led by Dave, Marcela, and/or Marielos for Spanish-speaking tours, or another knowledgeable team member.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.