El Salvador Birding and Culture Private Tours
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About This Tour in San Salvador
Why Visit San Salvador?
San Salvador, El Salvador offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, San Salvador provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to San Salvador
You can reach San Salvador, El Salvador by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- One small bottled of water per person
- Entrance fees to Eco Parque El Espino and Boquerón Park El Rosario Church
- One Binocular per person for up to three people, an spotting scope to observe birds while on tour, digital bird identification app
What's Not Included
- Entrance fee to national palace
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants must be able to walk for at least 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles) round trip in Eco parque El Espino trails, and 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) in Boquerón park where trail has 285 step to climb and 232 going down and flat sections
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Great spot for birding in wide and shady trailsat the arrival hall of Barcelo San Salvador Hotel
End Point
Have great views of Plaza Gerardo Barrios, Palacio Nacional, Metroplitan cathedral, Plaza Centro America, El Calvario Church, some blocks of the historic center, western upscaleat the arrival hall of Barcelo San Salvador Hotel
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Great spot for birding in wide and shady... 2 hours
Great spot for birding in wide and shady trails is good for spotting Squirrel Cuckoo , Cinnamon Hummingbird, Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl, Lesson's Motmot, White-throated Magpie-Jay, Rufous-backed Wren and some park specialties Chestnut-capped Warbler, White-bellied Chachalaca,Bar-winged Oriole, Pacific Parakeet, country national bird Turquoise-browed Motmot can also be observed Trail description: mainly flat with few short sections have minimun level on incline and lossen rocks, shady and pleasant temperatur, distance in and out is 2.25 kkms ( 1.39 miles )
Jawdroping views of San Salvador volcano main crater,... 2 hours
Jawdroping views of San Salvador volcano main crater, flowers, good park infraestructure like trails, viewpoints and local cafeteria is at Boquerón is shelter for Brown-backed Solitaire,Rufous-collared Robin, Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush, Rufous-collared Sparrow, White-naped Brushfinch, Cinnamon-bellied Flowerpiercer, White-throated Thrush, Mountain Elaenia they are only some highland species plus Humminbird species that occur in the park are Rufous Sabrewing, Rivoli's Hummingbird, Violet Sabrewing, Mexican Violetear , for some months neotropical migrant species like MacGillivray's Warbler, Townsend's Warbler, Thing to consider Elevation 1,800 meters, 5,905 foot aprox. Weather could change from fresh to chilly and windy with temperatures of 18 and 22 centigrade (64 – 71.6 Fahrenheit) lowest 8 and 12 centigrade (46.4 – 53.6) Distance 1 km (0,62 miles ) trails has different sections flat and with steps all going up, elevation gain is between 25-35 meters ( 82-114 foot)
Is the restaurant we advise to try the... 30 minutes
Is the restaurant we advise to try the pupusas and authentic food for lunch, you can pick another restaurant up, depending on your food preferences
15-20 minutes strolling in the city central plaza... 15 minutes
15-20 minutes strolling in the city central plaza to ear about the history of the nearby buildings like Palacio Nacional, National Library Binaes, Metropolitan Cathedral building
visit to appreciate the art inside the cathedral... 10 minutes
visit to appreciate the art inside the cathedral plus history, optional visit is to the grave country archbishop Oscar Romero are resting
Introduction about the history of the federal republic... 10 minutes
Introduction about the history of the federal republic of central America and National Theater
General facts about the National Theater
General facts about the National Theater
Introduction about the city history since colonial time 10 minutes
Considered the highlight of the city tour, appreciate... 10 minutes
Considered the highlight of the city tour, appreciate all the art inside of the church and its history
Have great views of Plaza Gerardo Barrios, Palacio... 20 minutes
Have great views of Plaza Gerardo Barrios, Palacio Nacional, Metroplitan cathedral, Plaza Centro America, El Calvario Church, some blocks of the historic center, western upscale area and San Salvador volcano. Important: to get into the library building is not allowed to bring backpacks or big purse, if you are carrying a digital camera must registered to get in and out at reception/front desk
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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