Ilopango, San Salvador

Name: Ilopango
Address: San Salvador, El Salvador

#15 among attractions in San Salvador

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Ilopango is a town in the San Salvador department of El Salvador. It is a few miles east of the nation's capital, San Salvador. It is located near Lake Ilopango, the country's largest lake at 72 square kilometers. ()

Alternative names: Area: 13.36 mi²Coordinates: 13°42'0"N, 89°7'0"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Lake Ilopango, Plaza Gerardo Barrios, San Salvador Cathedral, National Palace.

5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Ilopango
129 min walk • Lake Ilopango, nestled in the heart of El Salvador, is a natural wonder that draws both locals and tourists to its tranquil shores. This crater lake, with a surface area of about 70 square kilometers, is the largest lake in the country and holds a significant place in...
5 miW
Memorial
Plaza Gerardo Barrios, San Salvador
128 min walk • Plaza Gerardo Barrios, a prominent and historic square located in the heart of San Salvador, El Salvador, serves as a significant memorial and a central hub of social and cultural activity. Named after the former President of El Salvador, Gerardo Barrios, the plaza...
5 miW
Famed cathedral with ornate architecture
San Salvador Cathedral, San Salvador
128 min walk • The San Salvador Cathedral, a prominent landmark in the heart of El Salvador's bustling capital city, is not only a place of worship but also a beacon of historical and cultural significance. This church, formally known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Savior...
5.1 miW
Historical place, Palace
National Palace, San Salvador
129 min walk • The National Palace of El Salvador, located in the heart of San Salvador, stands as a majestic testament to the country's history and architectural elegance. This grand edifice, constructed in the early 20th century, has served as a central hub for governmental...
4.9 miW
Renaissance-style performing arts venue
Teatro Nacional, San Salvador
127 min walk • Teatro Nacional de El Salvador, or National Theatre of El Salvador, is the oldest theatre in Central America. It began construction on November 3, 1911, by the French architect Daniel Beylard; and inaugurated March 1, 1917.
5.5 miW
City hall
Government Center Tower, San Salvador
141 min walk • Government Center Tower is a building located in the city of San Salvador, El Salvador. It houses the offices of the Ministry of the Interior.
4.6 miW
Church
San Esteban, San Salvador
117 min walk • St. Stephen's Church is a historic Roman Catholic church in downtown San Salvador, El Salvador. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Salvador and its patron saint is the protomartyr, St. Stephen.
4.9 miW
13°41'57"N • 89°11'25"W
Plaza Morazán, San Salvador
126 min walk • Park
5.7 miW
13°40'32"N • 89°11'50"W
Museo de Historia Natural de El Salvador, San Salvador
145 min walk • Museum
5.3 miW
13°40'52"N • 89°11'35"W
Military History Museum, San Salvador
135 min walk • Museum
7.2 miSW
Geologic formation, Park, Walking tours
Puerta del Diablo
184 min walk • 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...

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How to get to Ilopango by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ilopango:

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Punto Ruta 13 (32 min walk)