El Salvador sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

Mayan tribes were primary inhabitants of the territory of modern El Salvador before the colonization. Historic landmarks of this epoch date back to the 1st – 4th centuries. We don’t know much about the early history of this region. First official mentions of this territory date back to 1524 when Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado conquered this territory. It took 15 years for Spanish invaders to completely put down a rebellion of indigenous tribes. However, the capital of the future colony, San Salvador, was founded already in 1525.
Nowadays, the ancient Mayan city of Tazumal remains the main historic landmark of El Salvador. It occupies a large territory that includes buildings of different periods. First buildings appeared in Tazumal yet in the 1st century, and the latest – in 11th – 12th centuries. Visitors to this ancient city can see marvelous temples and pyramids, old tombs and ritual objects. A giant ceremonial platform, the height of which is 24 meters, is the center of the ancient city.

Have you always dreamt of exploring untouched nature? During their stay in El Salvador, tourists can visit the El Boqueron National Park that has an important natural landmark – the crater of the San Salvador Volcano. This volcano is considered sleeping as last signs of its activity were recorded in 1917. In the past, several eruptions of this volcano completely destroyed several towns. In modern days, there are interesting hiking and cycling trails near the crater.

The El Imposible National Park is a no less interesting destination for all fans of nature. This is a relatively new park, it was founded in 1989. Several years later, the park became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It occupies a territory of more than 5,000 hectares. Rare flora is the main treasure of this park. The El Imposible National Park is also home to rare birds. Here, it is possible to see the emerald toucan, hummingbird, and black eagle. Tourists also enjoy looking at butterflies – there are more than 500 species of them in the reserve.

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