Suchitoto & Lake Suchitlán Living History, Ancient Waters
Living history, ancient waters, and the magic of a colonial town.
Duration:
11 Hours.
Difficulty:
Low.
Group:
2 - 12 people
In your destination, you have the opportunity to participate in:
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Air-conditioned transportation
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Visit Suchimex Restaurant
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Boat tour on Suchitlán Lake
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Visit El Ermitaño Island
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Visit the Alejandro Cotto Mansion Museum
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Visit to Ilopango Lake
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English-speaking tour guide for an extra $65.00 per day for groups of 1 to 7 people
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All transfers according to the itinerary, with assistance and luggage handling
Travel Instructions:
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Bring comfortable water shoes
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Sunscreen
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Cell phone or camera to take many photos
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Hat - sunglasses
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Snacks or fruit (for the trip in the minibus)
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Personal travel accessories
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Medications if used
Departure and return: InterContinental Hotel parking lot, San Salvador.
Departure time: 8:00 a.m.
Return time: Approximately 6:00 p.m.
Flexible cancellation: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the tour.
¿What will you experience on this tour?
Just 47 km from San Salvador, Suchitoto awaits you with its colonial charm, warm people, and one of Central America's most important wetlands.
You will cruise Lake Suchitlán (a Ramsar site), visit El Ermitaño Island, and stroll through the town's cobblestone streets. You can explore historic homes, workshops, and markets featuring skilled artisans where you can purchase beautiful pottery and indigo pieces and enjoy delicious local cuisine. On the return trip to San Salvador, we will admire the beauty of Lake Ilopango, one of El Salvador's volcanic lakes.
Proposed itinerary
8:00 a.m. Departure from the Intercontinental Hotel parking area
9:30 a.m. Arrival at the Lake Suchitlán Municipal Dock to board a boat for a tour of the lake
11:30 a.m. Return to the dock
12:00 p.m. Lunch at Suchimex Restaurant
2:00 p.m. Visit to the Alejandro Cotto Mansion Museum
3:45 p.m. Departure for Lake Ilopango
4:30 p.m. Arrival at Lake Ilopango
5:30 p.m. Departure for San Salvador
7:30 p.m. Arrival at the meeting point in San Salvador
You travel and contribute.
Your visit directly supports the Suchimex restaurant, a family-run business with a history spanning over 20 years; you can also support local artisans, helping the families who care for and share Lake Suchitlán.