Parque Nacional Montecristo

A unique misty forest that envelops you with its magic and charm; you will find yourself surrounded by pines, cypresses, oaks, and flowers. This is Montecristo National Park in Metapán, the ideal place for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those who enjoy cool weather, as its temperature ranges from 6° to 18°. Here you can also breathe pure air while listening to the sounds of nature, a great experience you will want to live more than once.

It functions as an interpretive center where you will learn history through ancient objects and discover the animal species that live there. The adventure begins at the starting point, where you will take a hike to visit a waterfall that forms a pool of cold, crystal-clear water; you will reach hanging bridges that will raise your adrenaline.

It is part of the Trifinio Transboundary Biosphere Reserve and was the first protected area declared in El Salvador. The highest point is at the Trifinio Point, where three countries divide: El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala.

In this destination you will find camping areas, cabins, a soccer field, and trailheads for hikes to viewpoints, rivers, and the Garden of 100 Years, where you will admire different species of ancient plants, ferns, and orchids. One of its main attractions is the love tree, which has a curious union of two trees, where you can share a magical, unique moment with your special someone; it is also the perfect setting to observe quetzals.

Montecristo is home to many animals such as the mountain quetzal, the mountain guacalchía, deer, small tigers, cotuzas, among others.

For more information about this destination, you can visit the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources site https://ambiente.gob.sv/guia-de-servicios/

For more information, cabin reservations, and permits, you can write to the email visitaanp@ambiente.gob.sv

Entry 7:00 a.m. and limit 11:00 a.m., cabin delivery 12:00 m.d. and the departure of the Montecristo tours to Metapán is at 3:00 p.m.