Things To Do in San Salvador, San Salvador Department

Activities, attractions and tours
Iglesia Don Rua showing a statue or sculpture and a park

San Salvador Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that San Salvador has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

San Salvador is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in San Salvador to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

San Salvador Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of San Salvador.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to San Salvador attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Museo de Arte de El Salvador which includes signage

Zona Rosa

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

Zona Rosa
San Salvador featuring religious aspects and a church or cathedral

San Salvador Historical Center

If you're spending some time in San Salvador Historical Center, Palacio Nacional and Catedral Metropolitano are top sights worth seeing.

San Salvador Historical Center
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Playa San Diego

Playa San Diego might not have many top sights, but San Diego Beach and El Amatal Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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
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Xanadu

When in Xanadu, you can plan a visit to Sunzal Beach and El Majahual Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Xanadu

Day trip destinations from San Salvador