Volcán de Santa Ana – Ilamatepec

Test your endurance by reaching the summit of Ilamatepec volcano, also called Santa Ana volcano. If you manage to get to the highest point you’ll have the most spectacular views of the area; in the distance you’ll see the turquoise waters of the majestic Coatepeque lake.

Located in the department of Santa Ana, the colossus rises 2,381 meters above sea level, making it the highest volcano in El Salvador, with its last eruptions recorded in 2005.

It is part of the Los Volcanes Complex in the Apaneca mountain range, within a tropical montane cloud forest, in a coffee-growing region about 65 kilometers west of the capital.

The main activities of the region are agriculture and tourism, so you won’t regret the landscapes you’ll see as you travel the road, as well as the fruit-selling stalls that characterize the area.

Once you start climbing the volcano, the experience with the flora and fauna will be incredible, also offering you a fresh and delightful climate.

The ascent is of medium difficulty (5/10), with variable weather. Hikers recommend: comfortable clothing, water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a cap or hat, and appropriate footwear for mountaineering or hiking.

Admission to the Complex is $1.50 for Salvadorans; foreigners pay $3.

Children under 6 and adults over 60 enter free.

Hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.