El Salvador is situated on the Pacific coast of Central America, El Salvador has Guatemala to the west and Honduras to the north and east. It is the smallest of the Central American countries, with an area equal to that of Massachusetts, and it is the only one without an Atlantic coastline. Most of the country is on a fertile volcanic plateau about 2,000 ft (607 m) high.
Holiday Inn San Salvador is located in central San Salvador, close to La Gran Via Shopping Center, Estadio Cuscatlan, and Multiplaza. Nearby points of interest also include Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Canas and Plaza Merliot. Hotel Features. Holiday Inn San Salvador features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness room Hotels.com
Barra de Santiago Arguably El Salvador's most unspoilt beach, this vast sandy expanse doubles as a nature reserve for butterfly and bird species. You can explore the mangroves of the Zapote estuary by boat, try kayaking, canoeing, or fishing. The La Cocotera resort and ecolodge (www.lacocoteraresort.com) is working to re-establish endangered species like the marine turtle and red macaw.
Horse riding Ecotourism is one of El Salvador's fastest growing activities, and the guides of La Mora (www.ecoturismolamora.es.tl) are experts in the field. Trek on horseback through beautiful scenery and three climate zones to the summit of the Guazapa volcano, before returning to base to learn how to make maize tortillas. Kayaking on volcanic lakes Try your hand at fishing, sailing, waterskiing and kayaking on the volcanic lakes of Coatepeque (www.lakecoatepeque.com) and Ilopango. Diving enthusiasts will relish the challenge of exploring Ilopango's rocky depths in year-round temperatures of 26°/79° (www.elsalvadordivers.com).
Surfing El Salvador's Pacific coastline is surfing heaven, with uncrowded waters and world-class breaks. Las Flores, which suits beginners and experts alike, is overlooked by surfers' hotel Miraflores (www.elhotelmiraflores.com), from where boats head to Punta Mango and the biggest waves in the country. Closest to the capital is El Sunzal (La Libertad).
White-water rafting Whether you are new to the thrills and spills of this exciting sport or a seasoned expert, the rivers of El Salvador are classic white-water experiences (www.riosaventuras.com.sv). The best rafting rivers are Lempa and Paz during the rainy season (May to October) and the Paz in the dry season (November to April). http://www.worldtravelguide.net/el-salvador/things-to-do
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Holiday Inn San Salvador is located in central San Salvador, close to La Gran Via Shopping Center, Estadio Cuscatlan, and Multiplaza. Nearby points of interest also include Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Canas and Plaza Merliot. Hotel Features. Holiday Inn San Salvador features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness room
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Barra de Santiago
Arguably El Salvador's most unspoilt beach, this vast sandy expanse doubles as a nature reserve for butterfly and bird species. You can explore the mangroves of the Zapote estuary by boat, try kayaking, canoeing, or fishing. The La Cocotera resort and ecolodge (www.lacocoteraresort.com) is working to re-establish endangered species like the marine turtle and red macaw.
Horse riding
Ecotourism is one of El Salvador's fastest growing activities, and the guides of La Mora (www.ecoturismolamora.es.tl) are experts in the field. Trek on horseback through beautiful scenery and three climate zones to the summit of the Guazapa volcano, before returning to base to learn how to make maize tortillas.
Kayaking on volcanic lakes
Try your hand at fishing, sailing, waterskiing and kayaking on the volcanic lakes of Coatepeque (www.lakecoatepeque.com) and Ilopango. Diving enthusiasts will relish the challenge of exploring Ilopango's rocky depths in year-round temperatures of 26°/79° (www.elsalvadordivers.com).
Surfing
El Salvador's Pacific coastline is surfing heaven, with uncrowded waters and world-class breaks. Las Flores, which suits beginners and experts alike, is overlooked by surfers' hotel Miraflores (www.elhotelmiraflores.com), from where boats head to Punta Mango and the biggest waves in the country. Closest to the capital is El Sunzal (La Libertad).
White-water rafting
Whether you are new to the thrills and spills of this exciting sport or a seasoned expert, the rivers of El Salvador are classic white-water experiences (www.riosaventuras.com.sv). The best rafting rivers are Lempa and Paz during the rainy season (May to October) and the Paz in the dry season (November to April).
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