Izalco

#65 among destinations in El Salvador

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Izalco is a municipality in the Sonsonate department of El Salvador. Volcan Izalco is an icon of the country of El Salvador, a very young Volcano on the flank of Santa Ana volcano. From when it was born in 1770 until 1966, it was in almost continuous eruption and was known as the "lighthouse of the Pacific." Since then it has been nearly inactive. ()

Alternative names: Population: 19.2 thous. (2019)Coordinates: 13°44'45"N, 89°40'28"W

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SonsonateEl Salvador

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

Nearby attractions include: Izalco Volcano, Estadio Anna Mercedes Campos.

5.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Izalco Volcano
140 min walk • Izalco Volcano, often referred to as the "Lighthouse of the Pacific," is an emblematic natural landmark of El Salvador, renowned for its almost continuous eruptions during the 20th century. This stratovolcano, which soars to an elevation of 1,952 meters, is situated...
3.5 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Anna Mercedes Campos, Sonsonate
90 min walk • Estadio Anna Mercedes Campos is a multi-use stadium in Sonsonate, El Salvador. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Sonsonate. The stadium holds 10,000 spectators.

Izalco

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

Izalco Volcano

Estadio Anna Mercedes Campos, Sonsonate