Ahuachapán

Apaneca offers one of El Salvador's most refreshing highland climates.

Warm up in Apaneca with a hot cup of locally grown, world-class coffee.

Located on the scenic Ruta de las Flores, Apaneca sits at 1,477 meters above sea level in the department of Ahuachapán, making it an ideal stop for mountain air enthusiasts.

Discover your ecotourism haven in Apaneca, with natural attractions like Laguna Verde and Laguna Las Ninfas, both ideal for scenic walks and discovering the region's flora and wildlife.

Experience the many spots for zip-lining, mountain biking and buggy rides. Test your skills in several exciting ways.

Explore intriguing and mystical places like Laberinto de Albania, an enormous eco-labyrinth that challenges you to find your way out. Hoyo de Cuajusto is the crater of an extinct volcano dotted with caves waiting to be explored.

Stay at accessible, cozy and budget-friendly hostels, or rustic cabins and hotels.

Colorful houses and craft stalls invite you to wander the cobblestone streets. In the city center, sample gallina india soup, charbroiled chicken, Salvadoran-style sweet quesadilla, and other local specialties.

Restaurants and eateries in the city center and surrounding areas feature delicious and varied traditional dishes.

Apaneca is definitely a place you must visit.