Shore Excursion Cerro Verde & Izalco w/Pupusa-Making Experience
- 5h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Cerro Verde National Park, perched atop an ancient extinct volcano. Take a leisurely hike along the volcano's rim, immersing yourself in the stunning views of lush forests, sprawling valleys, and the neighboring volcanoes of Izalco and Santa Ana. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating facts about the region's unique ecosystem and volcanic history. On the return journey, pass through the charming, historic town of Izalco, founded by the Spanish in the 16th century. Here, you'll witness the traditional art of pupusa-making—a beloved Salvadoran dish. Get hands-on and try crafting your own pupusa, or simply savor the experience by tasting these delicious treats fresh off the griddle. After a stroll through the colorful streets of Izalco, rich with culture and history, you’ll return to your ship, enriched with unforgettable memories of El Salvador's natural wonders and traditions
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Cerro Verde or Cuntetepeque is an extinct volcano located in the Department of Santa Ana, El Salvador. It has a height of 2030 meters above sea level and its crater is eroded and covered by a dense cloud forest.
Drive thrue the town of Izalco, one of the oldest in the country.
Pupusas cooking
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Inter Tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour is only open to passangers from ship
- Tour departs one hour after ship arrives
How it compares in Santa Ana
- Its from-price is 26% above the median of the 27 experiences we list in Santa Ana.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 27.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Santa Ana
Santa Ana is El Salvador's second city, a coffee town in the west with a neo-Gothic cathedral, an ornate theatre and a volcano to the south-west.
Santa Ana is the main city of western El Salvador, set among coffee-growing hills. Its Gothic Revival cathedral, with pointed arches in cream and white, stands on the central plaza beside the neoclassical city hall and the Teatro de Santa Ana, an ornate theatre that opened in 1910.
Top-ranked sights in Santa Ana: Santa Ana Volcano (Volcán Ilamatepec), Lake Coatepeque (Lago de Coatepeque), Cerro Verde National Park.
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