Places to visit near

Izalco

Izalco is a town in Sonsonate district, El Salvador of about 19,197 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit: 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage and 28 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cascadas La Golondrinera, Parque Nacional Los Volcanes and Volcán de Izalco.

13.7447° N, 89.6731° WPop. 19,197

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km182
Must-see37
Notable200
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Izalco

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

55 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 Izalco
  2. El Bululúwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cascadas La Golondrinerawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Germinal Museo de la Imprentamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Volcán de Santa Anaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Parque Nacional Los Volcanesnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Izalco
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Izalco?

Cascadas La Golondrinera (waterfall, about 7 km), Parque Nacional Los Volcanes (nature spot, about 10 km), Volcán de Izalco (viewpoint, about 11 km), Volcán de Santa Ana (viewpoint, about 16 km), Germinal Museo de la Imprenta (museum, about 16 km), Cerro Amatillo (viewpoint, about 3 km).

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

182 places on Spotwander: 61 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 28 beaches & coast, 20 churches, 17 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Izalco?

Cerro Amatillo, about 3 km by road; Cerro El Jícaro (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Izalco?

La Cruzona, about 7 km by road; Monumento A Los Ferrocarrileros (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Izalco?

Start in Izalco, visit El Bululú, then Cascadas La Golondrinera, then Germinal Museo de la Imprenta, then Volcán de Santa Ana, then Parque Nacional Los Volcanes, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.