San Ignacio: Chalatenango Norte

Test your endurance on the challenging climb to Peñón de Cayaguanca, an impressive rock formation in Chalatenango that draws hikers and climbers.

Peñón de Cayaguanca sits near the town of San Ignacio, Chalatenango, near the El Salvador-Honduras border. It's a popular destination for its tranquility, stunning scenery, and adventure.

Scaling this boulder presents a real challenge; it requires strength, stamina, and plenty of energy for this demanding hike.

The trek begins on a wide cobblestone street before heading off the beaten path. The 3-kilometer hike is of medium-high difficulty (7/10), and visitors should take plenty of water, appropriate hiking clothes, a light jacket, sunglasses, and a hat.

This adventure across rugged terrain rewards you with lush vegetation and pine forests in the region.