San Salvador Tour from the Airport

This tour of San Salvador from the airport is the best way to explore the most famous places in the capital of El Salvador during your layover.

San Salvador Layover Tour

We'll be waiting for you at the arrivals bridge at the El Salvador International Airport, and from here, we'll travel to San Salvador for a guided tour of the city.

Firstly, we'll stop at the Armed Forces Military Museum, which has over 35,000 artefacts related to the city's history.

Next, we'll walk through the city center to visit Libertad Square, Rosario Church, Plaza Morazan, Plaza Barrios, the new National Library (admission subject to the authorities), and other notable landmarks.

From there, we'll continue to the Monseñor Romero memorial, notable for his peace efforts during the 80s.

Afterward, we'll take a panoramic tour to see Plaza Salvador del Mundo and the Zona Rosa neighborhood. We will also stop at a local restaurant to enjoy a dish of pupusas.

Finally, we'll return to the airport, arriving after 4-6 hours, depending on your layover length.

Layover times

Travel time between the Airport and the city center is 90 minutes. You should arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight, meaning a layover of at least 7.5 hours is needed to enjoy this tour.