San Salvador district, El Salvador

Places to visit near Apopa

Apopa is a city in San Salvador district, El Salvador, home to about 112,158 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 forts & heritage, 41 churches and 16 museums. The must-see places are Monumento A la Constitución (14 km), Fuente Luminosa (14 km) and Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen (14 km).

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Apopa at a glance

Location
San Salvador district, El Salvador
Population
about 112,158
Coordinates
13.8072° N, 89.1792° W
Places within 50 km
204 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Apopa

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apopa

66 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apopa. The closest is Cerro El Cerrito (12 km); the best-known is Cerro Guazapa 1420.24 (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Apopa

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apopa. The closest is Ex-Cine (11 km); the best-known is Monumento A la Constitución (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Apopa

46 churches within 100 km of Apopa. The closest is Católica (1 km); the best-known is Catedral Metropolitana del Divino Salvador del Mundo (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Apopa

17 museums within 100 km of Apopa. The closest is Pinacoteca (13 km); the best-known is Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Apopa

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Apopa. The closest is Playa El Valle (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Apopa

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Apopa. The closest is Cascada La Golondrinera (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Apopa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apopa
  2. 14 km Monumento A la Constitución · heritage site, San Salvador
  3. 3 km Fuente Luminosa · park, San Salvador
  4. 1 km Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen · museum, San Salvador
  5. 2 km Plaza Gerardo Barrios · park, San Salvador
  6. 1 km Catedral Metropolitana del Divino Salvador del Mundo · church, San Salvador
  7. 15 km Back to Apopa

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    Within 15 km of Apopa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apopa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5866Cerro El Cerrito (12 km)
    Forts & heritage4447Ex-Cine (11 km)
    Churches4146Católica (1 km)
    Museums1617Pinacoteca (13 km)
    Beaches & coast912Playa El Valle (20 km)
    Waterfalls1011Cascada La Golondrinera (15 km)
    Parks99Plaza Monseñor Arturo Rivera y Damas (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Plaza José Martí (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Faro del Turicentro Apulo (20 km)
    Caves33Tatu (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla Teopán (52 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Dar-Ibrahim Mosque (16 km)
    Other attractions01El Salvador International Airport (53 km)

    Apopa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apopa?

    Monumento A la Constitución (heritage site, about 14 km), Fuente Luminosa (park, about 14 km), Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen (museum, about 14 km), Catedral Metropolitana del Divino Salvador del Mundo (church, about 15 km), Plaza Gerardo Barrios (park, about 15 km), Monumento A la Memoria y la Verdad (heritage site, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Apopa?

    204 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 16 museums, 9 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Apopa?

    Cerro El Cerrito, about 12 km by road; Cerro El Picacho (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apopa?

    Ex-Cine, about 11 km by road; Busto A San Juan Bosco (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Apopa?

    Católica, about 1 km by road; Centro Biblico Evangelico (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apopa?

    Start in Apopa, visit Monumento A la Constitución, then Fuente Luminosa, then Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen, then Plaza Gerardo Barrios, then Catedral Metropolitana del Divino Salvador del Mundo, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apopa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Apopa’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.