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Visit the tallest volcano in the country, Ilamatepec (or locally known as Santa Ana)!  This is one of most beautiful treks in the country and it starts at Las Brumas EcoPark, easily one of El Salvador’s best spots to get up close and personal with the volcanoes.  On your way up, you’ll hike through the high plateau and dwarf forests; this combination of pastures, sparse bushes and gigantic maguey plants make this a unique landscape in all of Mesoamerica. 

Enjoy the breathtaking views of Izalco Volcano, Cerro Verde and the Pacific Ocean as you climb to the summit (2,365 mts or 6,404 ft.) and then feel the heat of the volcano’s enormous, boiling crater lake.  This aquamarine pool is over 300 meters (984 ft.) deep!  You’ll also be able to get a great view of Lake Coatepeque.  Once you’ve had your fill of panoramic views, the tour will wrap up back at the starting point, Las Brumas EcoPark.

 

Duration: 5 hours
Hours of Operation:
Tours start at 9AM.

Difficulty Rating: Easy

 


Hiking shoes, sunglasses, hat, light clothing and jacket for the cold, sunscreen, small pack, water bottle.

 

$6.00
Cash

How do I get there?

Contact: Manuel de Jesus Acuña
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Phones: 2483-4713, 2483-4679, 7877-6298

Location: Ecoparque Las Brumas, Tiempo desde San Salvador: 1 hora, 30 min.



car By Car: Take the highway from San Salvador toward Sonsonate. At the turn to Cerro Verde, take a right at the Esso gas station. Follow this road straight for 25-30 min., until reaching an intersection with several large signs, pointing to Cerro Verde. On the right side there is a rocky road going uphill, this is the entrance to Las Brumas. There is a sign that says "Casa de Cristal". Volcán Ilamatepec
bus By Bus: You can take route 248 in El Congo, toward Cerro Verde. Get off at the Cerro Verde turn, look for a rocky road and sign that says "Casa de Cristal".

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