In Montecristo National Park (1,973 hectares), cloud forests, evergreen and oak forests, and cypress plantations will be your backdrop as you explore along the trails, enjoying the cool temperatures and beautiful views. This park is said to be perhaps El Salvador's most outstanding wildlife sanctuary and home to a fantastic diversity of flora.

Montecristo forms part of El Salvador’s National System of Protected Areas.  It is also part of the Montecristo Trinational Protected Area, which is shared by Guatemala and Honduras.

Here, you will be able to learn about iron mining, indigo fields, sugar cane and coffee production.  Visit the beautiful historic hacienda that dates back over 220 years, and make sure you ask for the 100 Year Garden (Jardin de 100 Años), where hundreds of exotic orquid species are carefully tended to and on display.

	By Car: From San Salvador take highway CA-1 toward Santa Ana. Take the turn onto highway CA-12 toward Metapán. Once in Metapán look for Hotel San Jose, and at that corner, turn toward the park. From Metapán you will travel 5 km. to the entry office. After the entry office, drive 12 km. to the area called Los Planes. The dirt road is very steep and it is recommended that only 4x4 vehicles travel there, especially during the rainy season (May-October).
	By Bus: There is no public transportation available from Metapán to the park.