Route of the Flowers Tour

No trip to El Salvador would be complete without visiting its picturesque villages. Color, tradition, and artwork fill the streets of Juayúa, Nahuizalco, Apaneca, and Ataco making the Ruta de las Flores (Flowers Route) a special experience.

Description

After picking you up at any designated pickup points, we'll head to the Ruta de las Flores, known as the Route 66 of El Salvador. We will travel along the picturesque road, passing through colorful villages. Our first stop will be Juayúa, where you will learn the history behind the name. At around 3,300 feet high, we will explore the historic center, including the church of Santa Lucía and the parish church of Cristo Negro.

Next, we will visit Nahuizalco for an hour, where you will meet some of the few people still speaking the indigenous Nawat language and discover historic weaving and hat-making traditions.

In Apaneca, you will find colorful houses and the central village square, where you can meet locals and browse handicraft shops. After about one hour, we will head to Ataco, located at 3,900 feet above sea level. You will encounter colorful street murals and a vibrant central park, immersing yourself in the local culture and tasting artisan coffee.

Meeting Points

During the booking process, you can select the pickup location:

Real Intercontinental HotelBambú City Center Shopping Mall (main entrance)Courtyard Marriott hotelEntrance to Tunco Beach (main entrance)Entrance to Playa Zonte (main entrance)

If you prefer pickup at your hotel in San Salvador, there is a supplement of 10USD per person in cash on the tour day. For pickup at your hotel in Tunco, the supplement will be 20USD per person.