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Ciudad Arce

Ciudad Arce is a town in La Libertad district, El Salvador of about 10,095 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 forts & heritage and 37 churches. The must-see places are Ruinas de San Andrés, Sitio Arqueológico Joya de Cerén and Volcán de Santa Ana.

13.8403° N, 89.4472° WPop. 10,095

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Within 30 km68 places
Within 50 km208
Must-see40
Notable184
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ciudad Arce

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

104 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ciudad Arce
  2. Ruinas de San Andrésheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sitio Arqueológico Joya de Cerénheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Catedral de Santa Anachurch · 30 min
  5. Volcán de Santa Anaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Volcán de Izalcoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ciudad Arce
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ciudad Arce?

Ruinas de San Andrés (heritage site, about 10 km), Sitio Arqueológico Joya de Cerén (heritage site, about 12 km), Volcán de Santa Ana (viewpoint, about 25 km), Volcán de Izalco (viewpoint, about 25 km), Catedral de Santa Ana (church, about 26 km), San Salvador Volcano (viewpoint, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ciudad Arce?

208 places on Spotwander: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 54 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 23 museums, 11 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ciudad Arce?

Cerro Andalucía, about 8 km by road; Loma Agua Zarca (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ciudad Arce?

Casco de Antigua Hacienda San Andres, about 7 km by road; Estructura 1 (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ciudad Arce?

Start in Ciudad Arce, visit Ruinas de San Andrés, then Sitio Arqueológico Joya de Cerén, then Catedral de Santa Ana, then Volcán de Santa Ana, then Volcán de Izalco, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.