Lake Ilopango

Not for tourists

Road to lake is horrible and can be dangerous as it may damage your vehicle. It’s no wonder why the place is not visited by many tourists. The dirt road has so many potholes and it’s so narrow for two...

Must go to ilopango!

I noticed this beautiful lake when I was flying into the san salvador airport. Like many lakes here, this lake is actually inside of a volcano crater. There is a beautiful park that only charges an e...

Rain couldn't keep us away!

Let me say, if you're after a local gem experience this is the place! This lake is impressive! Getting here is an adventure, it's almost a secret escape that locals know about and it's a privilege to...

Wow the size and views of this lake!

Went into a lancha (motor boat) to go into the center of the lake and learn about the history and feel the heat of the water where the magma underneath the lake still heats the lake (noticeably so). P...

Great Place to Cool off

This crater lake is a short drive or bus ride from San Salvador city center. There is a small fee to go into the Turicentro but it’s clean and secured. There are plenty of restaurants and vendors wher...