Trek Zone

Conchagüita, La Unión

#4 among attractions in La Unión

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Conchagüita is a volcanic island in the Gulf of Fonseca, eastern El Salvador. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 1657 ftProminence: 1657 ftCoordinates: 13°13'57"N, 87°45'59"W

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La Unión El Salvador

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Conchagüita – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Conchagua Volcano, Conchagua Volcano, Bosque Conchagua.

6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Conchagua Volcano
155 min walk • Conchagua is a stratovolcano in southeastern El Salvador, overlooking the Gulf of Fonseca. Cerro del Ocote and Cerro de la Bandera are the two main summits, with Bandera appearing younger and more conical. There are active fumarolic areas on both peaks, but no confirmed historical eruptions.
5.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Conchagua Volcano
137 min walk • Conchagua is a stratovolcano in southeastern El Salvador, overlooking the Gulf of Fonseca. Cerro del Ocote and Cerro de la Bandera are the two main summits, with Bandera appearing younger and more conical. There are active fumarolic areas on both peaks, but no confirmed historical eruptions.
5.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Bosque Conchagua
143 min walk • Bosque Conchagua is a coastal forest of the La Unión Department, southeastern El Salvador. It forms the landscape around the Conchagua volcano. It lies south of La Unión, opposite Isla Conchaguita and the Gulf of Fonseca. The forest is home to about 65 species of bird.