San Salvador district, El Salvador

Places to visit near Ilopango

Ilopango is a town in San Salvador district, El Salvador, home to about 38,890 people. Within 50 km by road there are 220 places to visit — 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches, 43 forts & heritage and 17 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cerro de San Jacinto (10 km), Ilopango (10 km) and Lake Ilopango (10 km).

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Ilopango, El Salvador
Ilopango, San Salvador district, El Salvador. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ilopango at a glance

Location
San Salvador district, El Salvador
Population
about 38,890
Coordinates
13.7017° N, 89.1094° W
Places within 50 km
220 (22 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

Top places to visit near Ilopango

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ilopango: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Ilopango, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Ilopango

69 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ilopango. The closest is Cárcava (3 km); the best-known is Cerro de San Jacinto (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ilopango

47 churches within 100 km of Ilopango. The closest is Iglesia Cristiana Palacio del Rey (4 km); the best-known is Catedral Metropolitana del Divino Salvador del Mundo (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ilopango

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ilopango. The closest is Teleferico San Jacinto (8 km); the best-known is Monumento A la Memoria y la Verdad (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ilopango

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ilopango. The closest is Playa El Valle (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Ilopango

17 museums within 100 km of Ilopango. The closest is Pinacoteca (6 km); the best-known is Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ilopango

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Ilopango. The closest is Cascada La Golondrinera (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ilopango

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ilopango
  2. 11 km Catedral Metropolitana del Divino Salvador del Mundo · church, San Salvador
  3. 1 km Plaza Gerardo Barrios · park, San Salvador
  4. 5 km Cerro de San Jacinto · viewpoint, San Salvador
  5. 17 km Lake Ilopango · lake, La Paz
  6. 1 km Ilopango · viewpoint, San Salvador
  7. 10 km Back to Ilopango

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From travellers near Ilopango

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How to reach Ilopango

    All places near Ilopango by distance

    Within 15 km of Ilopango

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ilopango by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints6169Cárcava (3 km)
    Churches4647Iglesia Cristiana Palacio del Rey (4 km)
    Forts & heritage4345Teleferico San Jacinto (8 km)
    Beaches & coast1718Playa El Valle (4 km)
    Museums1617Pinacoteca (6 km)
    Waterfalls1011Cascada La Golondrinera (8 km)
    Parks99Plaza Libertad (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Parque (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Faro del Turicentro Apulo (4 km)
    Caves33Tatu (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Dar-Ibrahim Mosque (14 km)
    Other attractions11El Salvador International Airport (36 km)

    Ilopango: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ilopango?

    Cerro de San Jacinto (viewpoint, about 10 km), Ilopango (viewpoint, about 10 km), Lake Ilopango (lake, about 10 km), Catedral Metropolitana del Divino Salvador del Mundo (church, about 11 km), Plaza Gerardo Barrios (park, about 11 km), Fuente Luminosa (park, about 13 km).

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

    220 places on Spotwander: 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 46 churches, 43 forts & heritage, 17 beaches & coast, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ilopango?

    Cárcava, about 3 km by road; Cerro de San Jacinto (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ilopango?

    Iglesia Cristiana Palacio del Rey, about 4 km by road; Iglesia Elim (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ilopango?

    Teleferico San Jacinto, about 8 km by road; Reloj de Flores (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ilopango?

    Start in Ilopango, visit Catedral Metropolitana del Divino Salvador del Mundo, then Plaza Gerardo Barrios, then Cerro de San Jacinto, then Lake Ilopango, then Ilopango, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ilopango?

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

    Towns near Ilopango

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ilopango’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ilopango on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.