Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in San Salvador December 2025 | Expedia.ca [San Salvador Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Salvador.dx6053734)[Hotels in San Salvador](https://expedia.ca/San-Salvador-Hotels.d6053734.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to San Salvador](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Salvador.d6053734.Travel-Guide-Flights)[San Salvador Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-San-Salvador.d6053734.Car-Rental-Guide)[San Salvador Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/San-Salvador.d6053734.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in San Salvador ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit San Salvador Types of activities Where to stay [San Salvador travel guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Salvador.dx6053734) ![San Salvador which includes a square or plaza and cbd](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79611-San-Salvador-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iglesia Don Rua showing a statue or sculpture and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79608-San-Salvador-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Salvador](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79615-San-Salvador-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Estadio Cuscatlan featuring a sporting event](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79617-San-Salvador-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Salvador featuring street scenes and mist or fog](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79621-San-Salvador-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in San Salvador | Number of things to do | 99 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Latin America Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-latin-america-package.a50442710.activity-details): CA $8 | | Top 5 things to do | [Tamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach](/things-to-do/explore-tamanique-waterfalls-complex-surf-city-el-tunco-beach.a1240623.activity-details)[Guided quad bike Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador](/things-to-do/guided-quad-bike-tour-laguna-verde-de-apaneca-in-el-salvador.a5034433.activity-details)[Half Day Walking Tour in City centre San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting](/things-to-do/half-day-private-walking-tour-in-city-centre-san-salvador.a1244871.activity-details)[Santa Ana Volcano Hike Tour from Surf City](/things-to-do/santa-ana-volcano-hike-tour-from-el-tunco-beach.a2224105.activity-details)[Have fun and explore the historic centre of San Salvador](/things-to-do/cultural-and-historical-walking-tour-in-san-salvador.a49222495.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Guided quad bike Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador](/things-to-do/guided-quad-bike-tour-laguna-verde-de-apaneca-in-el-salvador.a5034433.activity-details)[Have fun and explore the historic centre of San Salvador](/things-to-do/cultural-and-historical-walking-tour-in-san-salvador.a49222495.activity-details)[I am Dave and let ́s discover the best of San Salvador with me](/things-to-do/walking-tour-to-discover-san-salvador.a48952684.activity-details)[Express Tour Historic Centre San Salvador](/things-to-do/express-tour-of-the-historic-centre-of-san-salvador.a2708471.activity-details)[San Salvador: Historical Centre walking tour](/things-to-do/san-salvador-historical-centre-walking-tour.a48144308.activity-details) | | With kids | [Guided quad bike Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador](/things-to-do/guided-quad-bike-tour-laguna-verde-de-apaneca-in-el-salvador.a5034433.activity-details)[Half Day Walking Tour in City centre San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting](/things-to-do/half-day-private-walking-tour-in-city-centre-san-salvador.a1244871.activity-details)[Santa Ana Volcano Hike Tour from Surf City](/things-to-do/santa-ana-volcano-hike-tour-from-el-tunco-beach.a2224105.activity-details)[I am Dave and let ́s discover the best of San Salvador with me](/things-to-do/walking-tour-to-discover-san-salvador.a48952684.activity-details)[Tamanique Waterfalls tour from Surf City](/things-to-do/tamanique-waterfalls-hike-half-day-activity.a2224101.activity-details) | ## What to do in San Salvador --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in San Salvador ![Sunzal Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7448273114dea6a2cbedfd14ddaf7883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunzal Beach 4/5(3 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Sunzal Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Tamanique. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sunzal-Beach-San-Salvador.d6112346.Vacation-Attraction) ![Monumento al Salvador del Mundo which includes modern architecture, a monument and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79623-San-Salvador-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monumento al Salvador del Mundo 3.5/5(6 reviews) Admire one of the most famous landmarks in El Salvador, a towering memorial dedicated to the country’s patron, Jesus Christ. [](https://expedia.ca/Monumento-Al-Salvador-Del-Mundo-Escalon.d6112356.Vacation-Attraction) ![Estadio Cuscatlan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79630-Estadio-Cuscatlan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cuscatlán Stadium 4.5/5(2 reviews) El Salvador’s national stadium is one of the country’s most famous sporting arenas and a performance venue for major international music artists. [](https://expedia.ca/Cuscatlan-Stadium-San-Salvador.d6112320.Vacation-Attraction) ![El Palmarcito Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/35720a42446d1ef2e2dfd3bbb99bafb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Palmarcito Beach 5/5(1 review) Why not spend a lazy afternoon at El Palmarcito Beach during your trip to Tamanique? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/El-Palmarcito-Beach-San-Salvador.d553248635975257308.Vacation-Attraction) ![Palacio Nacional which includes tropical scenes and château or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79646-Palacio-Nacional.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Palace of El Salvador 4.5/5(2 reviews) Admire the grandeur and opulence of a downtown architectural landmark, a large palace that once served as the seat of El Salvador’s government. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Palace-Of-El-Salvador-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d6112322.Vacation-Attraction) ![Catedral Metropolitano featuring a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79669-Catedral-Metropolitano.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Catedral Metropolitano 4.5/5(3 reviews) Discover beautiful works of art and visit the tomb of an important religious figure at El Salvador’s national cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Catedral-Metropolitano-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d6112316.Vacation-Attraction) #### Metrocentro 4/5(7 reviews) During your trip to San Salvador, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Metrocentro. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Metrocentro-San-Salvador.d6139901.Vacation-Attraction) #### La Gran Via Shopping Center 4/5(9 reviews) During your visit to Antiguo Cuscatlán, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at La Gran Via Shopping Center. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/La-Gran-Via-Shopping-Center-San-Salvador.d6112342.Vacation-Attraction) #### El Majahual Beach 4.5/5(2 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, El Majahual Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to La Libertad. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/El-Majahual-Beach-San-Salvador.d6351656.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of San Salvador ![San Salvador showing religious aspects and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79616-San-Salvador-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Salvador Historical Center If you're spending some time in San Salvador Historical Center, Catedral Metropolitano and National Library are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Salvador-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.dx690999297489854464) ![Museo de Arte de El Salvador which includes signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79664-Museo-De-Arte-De-El-Salvador.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Salvador-Zona-Rosa.dx839430073292943360) ![Monumento al Salvador del Mundo which includes a monument, city views and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79622-San-Salvador-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Escalón While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Futura and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Salvador-Escalon.dx910477271798677504) ![Museo de Arte de El Salvador which includes signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79664-Museo-De-Arte-De-El-Salvador.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Benito While visiting San Benito, you might make a stop by sights like Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Salvador-San-Benito.dx910627081086328832) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Salvador-San-Diego.dx6351736) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Playa San Diego Playa San Diego might not have many top sights, but San Diego Beach and Sunset Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Salvador-Playa-San-Diego.dx643562232638169088) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from San Salvador ![La Libertad](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/efe85cdea78b27f48251e41c1b78f6ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### La Libertad ![Photo by James Thomas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/abf33b7237abda8763fdb97f7f1481ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Tecla ![Photo by PollitoAventurero](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ff1ae70339d9ab27cf7fe514cac2a922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Luis Talpa ![Tamanique](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7448273114dea6a2cbedfd14ddaf7883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tamanique ![Torre Cuscatlan which includes modern architecture and a high-rise building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79649-Torre-Cuscatlan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Antiguo Cuscatlán ![Photo by ‎Michelle Stevens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2f02b14148dc4a583eec201fe8529474.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### El Sunzal ![Photo by ‎Michelle Stevens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2f02b14148dc4a583eec201fe8529474.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### El Tunco ![Photo by Mark & Kylee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9f080d1a3244146966f3c14da912b9a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chiltiupan ## Frequently asked questions ### Is San Salvador worth visiting? 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