Beauty and history are together in one of the oldest cities of the Americas.  Your full-day excursion includes stops at some of the colonial townÂ’s main attractions, including the Museo del Jade, La Merced Church , Las Capuccinas Convent. Take in epic views of the city from Cerro de la Cruz and learn about this colorful city. 

Your guide a will take you from San Salvador to Cerro de la Cruz. YouÂ’ll marvel at the cityscape laid out before you as you look out from the tallest hilltop. Take in the beauty of terracotta rooftops and cobblestone streets that give this historic town its colonial vibe.

From there, make your way to the  central Plaza and visit the iconic San Francisco Church, where the shrine  of St Joseph Betancur is located. Your guide will point out the arch of Santa Catalina as you wander the streets and share the story of how nuns once used an underground passage to cross the street.

YouÂ’ll make your way to the beautiful Baroque-style La Merced Church, which was once the wealthiest in the city. Follow your guide to the Jade Museum, where youÂ’ll watch local craftsmen carving these green stones into beautiful jewelry.

Enjoy this tour getting knowledge about Guatemalan culture and visiting iconic places.

San Salvador - San Salvador, El Salvador