No trip to El Salvador would be complete without visiting its most 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 leave the city behind and head to the Ruta de las Flores (Flowers Route). This is the country's most famous stretch of road and is known as the Route 66 of El Salvador.
During the trip we will travel along the picturesque road, passing through colorful villages surrounded by nature. Our first stop on the Flowers Route will be Juayúa, where you will learn the fascinating story behind the name. At around 3,300 feet high up, we will explore the charming historic center of this small village, in which the church of Santa Lucía and the parish church of Cristo Negro stand out.
Then we hit the road again, this time to Nahuizalco, where we will spend an hour. You will have the opportunity to meet some of the few people who still speak the indigenous Nawat language. We will also discover the historic weaving and hat-making traditions that are still practiced today.
Apaneca will welcome us with its colorful houses, and around the idyllic central village square, you will meet the locals and browse the wonderful handicraft shops
After around one hour in Apaneca, we will drive on to our last destination on the Ruta de las Flores: Ataco. Here, at 3,900 feet above sea level, you will encounter colorful street murals and a vibrant central park. For a little more than an hour you will immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of this area, and have the opportunity to try the delicious local artisan coffee.
Meeting Points
During the booking process, you will be able to select the place where you'd like to be picked up for the tour:
- Real Intercontinental Hotel
- Bambú City Center Shopping Mall (main entrance)
- Courtyard Marriott hotel
- Entrance to Tunco Beach (main entrance)
- Entrance to Playa Zonte (main entrance)
If you prefer us to pick you up at your hotel in San Salvador, you will have to pay a supplement of 10USD per person in cash on the day of the tour. If you'd like to be picked up at your hotel in Tunco, the supplement will be 20USD per person.
