Puerta del Diablo

#58 among destinations in El Salvador

Geologic formation, Park, Walking tours, Hill

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La Puerta del Diablo is a rock formation and tourist site located in the municipality of Panchimalco, El Salvador. Its main attraction is the crevice formed by two crags nestled on the hill El Chulo, whose tops can be seen a wide panorama of the surrounding territory. It is located one kilometer from Balboa Park.

Elevation: 3514 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 13°37'26"N, 89°11'25"W

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Nearby attractions include: Plaza Gerardo Barrios, San Salvador Cathedral, San Salvador El Salvador Temple, National Palace.

5.1 miN
Memorial
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Famed cathedral with ornate architecture
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Temple
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5.1 miN
Historical place, Palace
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0.9 miSE
Area
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Area
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5.2 miN
Renaissance-style performing arts venue
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5.4 miNW
Art Nouveau architecture, Palace
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Church
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Area
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5.6 miNW
Skyscraper
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