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.

KALI HOTEL

Edificio Kali, 3a Calle Poniente y 10a Avenida Sur, Distrito de Santa Ana, Municipio de Santa Ana Centro, Departamento de Santa Ana.

2420-2200/6180-6188

Hostal Doña Angelina

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

Veltvet Hostal & Breakfast

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7556-6908 2124-8985

Hostal Mansión Histórica

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

6136-0039 2448-3941

VILLA NOELIA

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

2401-1000 7989-8952

Hostal Sole

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

6030-4106 2564-1615

Hotel Brunett

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7909-7272 2476-1813

Hostal Casa Luna

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7949-8530

Hostal Casa Verde

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7840-4896

Típicos Margoth, Plaza La Zarzamora

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

6072-7492

3m Inversiones S.A. de C.V.

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

2440-2745

San Blas Gastro Café

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

6048-5334

Sopón de Gallina India

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

6040-2873

Mixheladas, Santa Ana

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

6017-5677

BOSKO

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7218-6894

Restaurante Eclipse

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

2421-7585

Los Volcanes Bistró Café, Cerro Verde

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

6114-8030

Restaurantes y Mas, S.A. de C.V.

Santa Ana, Santa Ana

7842-9921 2440-9788

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