Places to visit near

Sonzacate

Sonzacate is a town in Sonsonate district, El Salvador of about 15,446 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage and 27 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cascadas La Golondrinera, Germinal Museo de la Imprenta and Parque Nacional Los Volcanes.

13.7342° N, 89.7147° WPop. 15,446

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Within 30 km89 places
Within 50 km176
Must-see37
Notable200
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Sonzacate

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:30 pm

60 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 Sonzacate
  2. Balneario Peñas del Cobánbeach · 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 Sonzacate
Today’s loopSonzacateStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sonzacate?

Cascadas La Golondrinera (waterfall, about 5 km), Germinal Museo de la Imprenta (museum, about 15 km), Parque Nacional Los Volcanes (nature spot, about 15 km), Volcán de Izalco (viewpoint, about 16 km), Volcán de Santa Ana (viewpoint, about 20 km), Iglesia Asambleas de Dios Salim (church, about 1 km).

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

176 places on Spotwander: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage, 27 beaches & coast, 18 churches, 17 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sonzacate?

Cerro El Jícaro, about 6 km by road; Cerro Amatillo (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Sonzacate?

La Cruzona, about 2 km by road; Monumento A Los Ferrocarrileros (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sonzacate?

Start in Sonzacate, visit Balneario Peñas del Cobán, then Cascadas La Golondrinera, then Germinal Museo de la Imprenta, then Volcán de Santa Ana, then Parque Nacional Los Volcanes, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.