Santa Ana El Salvador Travel Guide & Top Things to Do
This Santa Ana travel guide shares our experience in Santa Ana, El Salvador. It includes things to do, where to eat and where we stayed in Santa Ana.
————–
How I afford to travel on a budget: https://travelforalmostfree.com/ref=tripswithowen
Hostal Casa Verde: https://www.booking.com/hotel/sv/hostal-casa-verde.html?aid=8084193&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
Private Skip-the-Crowd Santa Ana Volcano Hike and Lake Coatepeque Visit: https://www.getyourguide.com/santa-ana-el-salvador-l32486/santa-ana-volcano-hike-and-lake-coatepeque-visit-t812762/?partner_id=QE3VGN2&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=ytowen-SantaAna
Santa Ana Historical Night Walk: https://www.viator.com/tours/Santa-Ana/From-Danger-to-Security-El-Salvador-Transformation-Walking-Tour/d25291-5487930P1?pid=P00104625&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector&campaign=ytowen-SantaAna
Hidden Waterfall Guided Tour in El Imposible National Park: https://www.viator.com/tours/Santa-Ana/Hidden-Waterfall-Tour-El-Imposible-National-Park/d25291-132745P1?pid=P00104625&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector&campaign=ytowen-SantaAna
Free Walking Tour (Tips-Based) With Fatima: https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/55074-discover-the-city-of-santa-ana-with-fatima
—————
Santa Ana, El Salvador doesn’t try to impress you—and maybe that’s what makes it stick. In this vlog, we spend three full days getting to know the city. From hiking the country’s highest volcano to tasting local sweets and joining a walking tour, this is a raw, real travel experience that grew on us more each day.
Day 1 started with heat. Coming from the cooler mountains of Honduras, Santa Ana felt tropical and intense—but the city had a warm vibe that matched. We checked into Casa Verde hostel, grabbed lunch at Simmer Down Café, and walked through the gritty but colorful city center. The Catedral de Santa Ana stood out with its neo-Gothic design—totally different from the usual colonial look in Central America. We also sampled traditional Salvadoran candies and cooled off with iced coffee at Beats Café.
Day 2 was all about the Santa Ana Volcano hike. It’s a must-do, and while the trail was busy (thanks to Christmas crowds), the payoff at the top—a teal crater lake—was worth every step. Our hostel arranged a simple transfer that also included a lakeside lunch at Coatepeque. The food there? Overpriced. But the lake views were great. Later that night, we wandered the lit-up streets and grabbed dinner at a street stall and China Wok. Not amazing, but it hit the spot.
Day 3 was the game-changer. We joined a walking tour with Fátima, Santa Ana’s only female guide, and she really brought the city to life. Her stories gave meaning to everything we’d already seen, from the Cathedral to the post-fire market setup. We had lunch at a local park market—delicious tostadas and sandwiches for just over $6. She also tipped us off to the best ATMs and where to find late-night groceries. We didn’t love the pupusas from the “best” place, but the orange coffee at a hidden café made up for it.
Santa Ana felt uncertain at first, but it grew on us fast. Locals are open and welcoming, and there’s more to see than you’d expect—if you know where to look. We ended our time with a ride to Ruta de las Flores. That vlog is coming up next, so stick around.
Keep watching to see the top things to do in Santa Ana, top attractions in Santa Ana, places to visit in Santa Ana and El Salvador travel guides.
Subscribe for travel inspiration videos and travel guides! Inspired by Touropia, expedia, Wolters World, Beautiful Destinations, MojoTravels & Tourradar.
Inspired by This City Was Once The Richest In El Salvador (Santa Ana, El Salvador)
Inspired by 48 Hours in Santa Ana || El Salvador Travel Vlog
Inspired by I visit Santa Ana, the 2nd most important city in El Salvador
Inspired by SANTA ANA | The Second Largest City in El Salvador
Inspired by Exploring Santa Ana (El Salvador) and Salto Malacatiupan Hot Springs
00:00 – Santa Ana El Salvador First Impressions
00:47 – Day 1 in Santa Ana
01:38 – Hostal Casa Verde
02:07 – Simmer Down Cafe
02:39 – El Salvadoran Sweets
02:59 – Beats Coffee
03:22 – Catedral de Nuestra Señora Santa Ana
04:38 – Day 2 – Santa Ana Volcano Hike
06:47 – Restaurante Las Palmeras
07:40 – China Wok
08:17 – Day 3 – Free Walking Tour
09:41 – Cafe Cadek
10:47 – Parque Municipal Isidro Menendez
11:14 – Comedor y Pupuseria Claudia
Source: Channel – Full credit to the creator. Visit the channel, leave a like, and subscribe to stay updated with all the latest content!
