Cordillera de Apaneca

#18 among destinations in El Salvador

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Cordillera de Apaneca is a volcanic mountain range in western El Salvador. It consists mainly of volcanoes. Ilamatepec volcano, one of the most active in the region, is a part of this range. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°55'0"N, 89°43'0"W

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AhuachapánEl Salvador

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Cordillera de Apaneca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tazumal, Casa Blanca, Chalchuapa, Juayúa.

5.2 miNE
Ruins, Historical place, Archaeological site
Tazumal
133 min walk • Tazumal stands as a testament to the ancient Mayan civilization in Chalchuapa, El Salvador. This pre-Columbian archaeological site is renowned for its well-preserved step pyramid, which is the most prominent structure within the complex.
5.8 miNE
Museum, Archaeological site
Casa Blanca
149 min walk • Casa Blanca is a pre-Columbian Maya archeological site in Chalchuapa, El Salvador. The site possesses several pyramids dating to the Late Preclassic period and the Classic period.
5.4 miNE
Town
Chalchuapa
137 min walk • Chalchuapa is a town and a municipality located in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. The city of Chalchuapa is in a wide valley at 650 meters above sea level, and watered by the Pampe River.
5.5 miS
Locality
Juayúa
140 min walk • One of the main attractions in Juayúa is the famous Juayúa Food Festival, which takes place every weekend and draws food enthusiasts from all over the country. The festival features a wide array of traditional Salvadoran dishes, as well as international cuisine,...