Santa Ana - Ilamatepec Volcano

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Santa Ana Oeste

Test your endurance on this challenging hike up Ilamatepec Volcano, also known as the Santa Ana Volcano. Those who reach the summit enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding hills, and the stunning turquoise waters of Coatepeque Lake in the distance.

Located in the department of Santa Ana, this towering peak rises 2,381 meters above sea level, making it El Salvador's tallest volcano. The most recent eruption was in 2005.

Ilamatepec is part of the Los Volcanes complex in the Apaneca mountain range, a tropical cloud forest and coffee-producing region 65 kilometers to the west of the capital city.

Even the journey to this agricultural and tourism region rewards visitors, with lush landscapes along the highway dotted with stands selling fresh local tropical fruit.

As the road starts to climb up the volcano, the flora and fauna become exceptionally rich, with a cool climate providing welcome relief from tropical heat.

This hike suits intermediate hikers, though weather conditions can vary. Come prepared with comfortable clothing and bring water, sunglasses, sunblock, a hat, and good hiking shoes.

Admission to the Volcano Complex is $1.50 for Salvadorans and $3.00 for foreigners.

Children under the age of 6 and adults over 60 get in free.

The park is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hostal Casa Verde

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7840-4896

REMFORT BUSINESS CLASS HOTEL

Av. Independencia sur y 11 calle pte. Esquina, Santa Ana

7255-0534 2401-1850 7736-8671

HOTEL TOLTEKA PLAZA

Avenida Independencia Sur, Santa Ana

2526-7000

CAMPO BELLO

Las Lomas de San Marcelino. Contiguo a finca San Blas, Santa Ana

2510-1400 7729 -3778

Pool House Hostel

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7584-3062

HOTEL SAHARA

10 Avenida Sur y 3a Calle Poniente, Santa Ana

2447-8865 2447-8832 2447-0456 2447-9572

Hostal Casa Vieja

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

Hostal Casa Luna

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7949-8530

VILLA NOELIA

Calle la Bendición, Lago Coatepeque, Distrito de San Ana, Municipio de Santa Ana Centro, Departamento de Santa Ana.

2401-1000 7989-8952

Pirujos Grill

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7005-4895

Restaurante Rincón Típico

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7582-4834 2440-5697

Don Rolando Restaurante

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7246-1005

Caliche’s Santa Ana – Plaza Jardín

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7855-7389 2402-2828

Finca Agroecológica La Esperanza

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7815-6222

T-late Coffee House Bistró

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

2255-3306

Restaurante Los Antojitos

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7840-5197

Parrillada Texana, Urbanización Sinaí

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

2440-1214

Keka’s Place 1950

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7853-3215