Eco Tour: Lake and Volcano Complex

Would you like to visit one of the most distinctive natural attributes of El Salvador? Then you must visit the volcanoes and lakes of El Salvador. Cataloged as the “2nd 8th Wonder of the World for 2013″: the “Lake and Volcano Complex” in El Salvador is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, as it brings together one of the most beautiful lakes in the world and a group of the most amazing volcanoes of El Salvador: The Izalco Volcano, The Santa Ana Volcano and Cerro Verde Volcano. Visit the Natural Protected Area of Cerro Verde and take a refreshing sightseeing tour through the eco trails of the park (45 minutes approximately). Cerro Verde is an inactive volcano located at an altitude of 2035 meters. It has a cloud forest in and around the crater with a temperature of between 12 and 18 degrees centigrade. From here you will enjoy panoramic views of Izalco Volcano, better known as the “Lighthouse of the Pacific” because boats were oriented by the red glow of the lava to reach the Acajutla port. You will also see the Santa Ana Volcano or “Ilamatepec Volcano” which is the biggest volcano in the area. Here you will be surrounded by the “dwarf forest”, where you can find pasture and some low-lying bushes, giant agaves, among others. The landscape is unique in Mesoamerica and it definitely worth the visit. Next, visit the volcanic lake “Coatepeque”, cataloged amongst the most beautiful in the world, where you can enjoy a boat ride. Welcome to the Land of the Volcanoes.