Previously known as Comapala International Airport, this airport was constructed to serve the city of San Salvador, El Salvador. Given the 50km from San Salvador Airport to the main town, it will be a good idea to arrange your transport options prior to landing. This ensures you, don’t delay getting to the city and booking your room.
The best option you can go with is by, booking a car rental via the internet then get the car at San Salvador Airport. This will help in minimizing all the paperwork you would have filled at the San Salvador Airport terminal. The faster you get your travelling vehicle from San Salvador Airport the quicker you can discover the tourist attractions hidden all over El Salvador.
Things to do in San Salvador
- San Andres Ruins - these ruins are located within the La Ruta Maya, this is an area carpeted with a tropical forest and was the original route used by the Mayan when cutting across through the Yucatan Peninsula. It can take about 7 hours to make an extensive trip through the ruins retracing the route the Mayans left behind
- Lake Coatepeque - this is a beautiful lake that is often featured as a stop point by most guided bus tours in the city. However, since you have your car rental, you can spend as much time as you want admiring the serenity and alluring waters of the lake.
- Zona Rosa - this is a district within San Salvador that is inhabited by the middle class bracket. This district has several bars and restaurants that come alive at night. This place may be a great place to revel especially on a Friday night. There are several low budget shops within the district as well in case you need to buy a few items.
- Club Atami - now this club is a bit different from what you get in Zona Rosa. It is a club built for private parties with a strategic location overlooking two beaches; one is the volcanic beach directly in front and the La Libertad beach side. There are plenty of amenities within the club like picnic areas, pool tables, two swimming pools with a water slide and a hammock area with thatch roofing (known locally as Cabana).
- Museo de Arte - this is a museum that was created to preserve modern art though it showcases a few pieces from the ancient Spanish times. Inside this museum you will find original sketches by Picasso and other unique pieces inspired by him.
San Salvador is a beautiful place to be with so many historical monuments and a culture worthy of your indulgence.