Xanadu Travel Guide

San Salvador

Popular places to visit

Monumento al Salvador del Mundo featuring modern architecture, a monument and a square or plaza

Monumento al Salvador del Mundo

Admire one of the most famous landmarks in El Salvador, a towering memorial dedicated to the country’s patron, Jesus Christ.

Monumento al Salvador del Mundo
Estadio Cuscatlan

Cuscatlán Stadium

El Salvador’s national stadium is one of the country’s most famous sporting arenas and a performance venue for major international music artists.

Cuscatlán Stadium
Sunzal Beach

Sunzal Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sunzal Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Tamanique. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Sunzal Beach
Palacio Nacional which includes tropical scenes and château or palace

National Palace of El Salvador

Admire the grandeur and opulence of a downtown architectural landmark, a large palace that once served as the seat of El Salvador’s government.

National Palace of El Salvador
El Palmarcito Beach

El Palmarcito Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at El Palmarcito Beach during your trip to Tamanique? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

El Palmarcito Beach
Plaza Geraldo Barrios featuring a square or plaza, a fountain and a statue or sculpture

Plaza Libertad

This popular green space in the center of the city is famous for its historic monument to independence and its striking Catholic church.

Plaza Libertad

Things to do

Guided ATV Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador

Guided ATV Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador

฿1,142
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Guided ATV Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador
The best of San Salvador: Boqueron, RainbowSlide, Historic Center

The best of San Salvador: Boqueron, RainbowSlide, Historic Center

฿5,385
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The best of San Salvador: Boqueron, RainbowSlide, Historic Center
Volcano in El Salvador

The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites

฿3,231
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites
Relaxing Pools

Relax and Have Fun at the Hot Spring and Albania Cafe

฿4,700
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Relax and Have Fun at the Hot Spring and Albania Cafe
Tamanique Waterfalls tour from Surf City

Tamanique Waterfalls tour from Surf City

฿1,484
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tamanique Waterfalls tour from Surf City
Santa Ana Volcano Hike Tour from Surf City

Santa Ana Volcano Hike Tour from Surf City

฿2,519
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Ana Volcano Hike Tour from Surf City
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Top hotels in Xanadu

Barceló San Salvador
Barceló San Salvador
4.5 out of 5
Ave Las Magnolias Y Blvd Del Hipodromo, San Salvador, SS
The price is ฿3,352 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿3,352
฿3,956 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,248 reviews)
"This hotel exceeded my expectations. What you see on the pictures is what you get. Customer service it’s magnificent, everyone’s extremely polite and helpful. Totally recommend the hotel"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Barceló San Salvador
Hyatt Centric San Salvador
Hyatt Centric San Salvador
4.5 out of 5
Districto Comercial Cascadas, Calle El Pedregal y Avenida Sergio Paiz, Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad
The price is ฿4,350 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿4,350
฿5,133 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Antiguo Cuscatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (726 reviews)
"Awesome hotel!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Hyatt Centric San Salvador
Fairfield by Marriott San Salvador
Fairfield by Marriott San Salvador
3.5 out of 5
Contiguo a Centro Comercial La Gran Via, Antiguo Cuscatlán, LI
The price is ฿2,895 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,895
฿3,417 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Antiguo Cuscatlán. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"This hotel was perfect for one night room is small but let me tell their breakfast buffet was deliciously great good the stores , restaurants bars around are the best"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Fairfield by Marriott San Salvador
Courtyard Marriott San Salvador
Courtyard Marriott San Salvador
3.5 out of 5
Esquina Calle 2 y calle 3, Centro de Estilo de Vida La Gran Vi, Antiguo Cuscatlán, LI
The price is ฿3,382 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,382
฿3,991 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Antiguo Cuscatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The shower it’s need to be updated"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Courtyard Marriott San Salvador
Holiday Inn San Salvador by IHG
Holiday Inn San Salvador by IHG
4 out of 5
Urb. Y Blvd Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlán, San Salvador
The price is ฿2,829 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,829
฿3,721 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Antiguo Cuscatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Holiday Inn needs a few tweaks.
"Awesome place. Please take note of this: when the front desk is staffed entirely by men, the service provided to another man should not be any different. As a man, I can easily sense when a few male front desk agents feel "threatened" by the presence of another man. Service should remain professional ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn San Salvador by IHG
Sheraton Presidente San Salvador Hotel
Sheraton Presidente San Salvador Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Av. La Revolucion, Col. San Benito, San Salvador, SS
The price is ฿4,509 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,509
฿5,321 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (817 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Sheraton Presidente San Salvador Hotel
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Playa San Diego

While there might not be top attractions in Playa San Diego, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Diego Beach and Sunset Park.

Playa San Diego
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San Diego

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in San Diego. You might want to make time for a stop at San Diego Beach or El Amatal Beach.

San Diego
Museo de Arte de El Salvador featuring signage

Zona Rosa

While visiting Zona Rosa, you might make a stop by sights like Museo de Arte de El Salvador and President Theater.

Zona Rosa
Museo de Arte de El Salvador featuring signage

San Benito

If you're spending some time in San Benito, Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador are top sights worth seeing.

San Benito
Monumento al Salvador del Mundo which includes central business district, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Escalón

While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Monumento al Salvador del Mundo and Plaza Futura.

Escalón
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Colonia Flor Blanca

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Colonia Flor Blanca and surrounding area, you can visit Estadio Magico Gonzales and Metrocentro.

Colonia Flor Blanca

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