Discover the Best of San Salvador with Dave
Description
We will discover the best of San Salvador landmarks including the Parque Cuscatlán, a University Campus, visit the Basilica of el Sagrado Corazón, get into the different plazas, get to know Monseñor Romero in the metropolitan Cathedral, and see the new library. While we walk and discover these spots we will laugh, talk and taste some Salvadorean gastronomic beverages and snacks like pupusas, empanadas or quesadillas and Horchata. Our team has grown! You will be guided by Dave, Marcela and/or Marielos for Spanish tours or one of our other team members.
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We will see how the new salvadorean culture is acquiring the interest for art, sports, orchestra, music, etc. This is the beginning of everything when Bukele began in 2017, and converted San Salvador a nicer place to visit. On Mondays this park is closed so we will meet in the entrance of the park, which is in Alameda Franklin D. Roosevelt.
We will pass by the hospital area, then we encounter an University campus before we get into the story of our civil war and get to the basilica of Sagrado corazon de Jesus.
We will see where the street vendors were place to and the recent changes around the streets of the historic center then ready to enter to the kilometer 0, the street vendors that used to pay extorchions now have a place to sell their goods with secure ness, parking lots and even food courts.
We come to the the Gerrardo barrios plaza and explain the reason why it is called like that and at the same time we can take pictures of the different buildings surrounding it. We see the national palace, the metropolitan cathedral and the national library. .
We find out when this palace was built, who built it and what was held here in the 1900s Nowadays is the place where president Bukele makes his swearing ceremonysince 2019, and in 2024.
We admire the Cathedral and find out where the Cript of Monsenor Romero is. At this point we understand why we are called El Salvador, where we get that name for our country. We also explain about the massacre that occurred in March 30th 1980.
We come to the Morazan plaza and we can admire the beautifulness of our National palace, it was a building built because of the coffee exportations back in the 1900s and now we can enjoy the beautiful shows they hold right there.
We get to the heart of Centro Historico and explain why we call it kilometro 0, of course every street and avenue depends from this spot, this is a nice place to take pictures from, because before we avoided to get here because of the dangerous streets and now we enjoy visiting them.
we end up the walking tour in the nicest library in Latin America, with fresh Air conditioning and having a look at the different books and games with an spectacular view of the historical center. Next to this library we will see the new Central american garden that was built in just a week with a beautiful water fountain. ******************* End point is 3 kilometers away from Starting point. You can either park at Mercado Cuscatlán in starting point if you bring a car. Or you can park at Estacionamiento Morazán at ending point. ************************
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(182)
The guide was very enthusiastic and shared a great deal of information about the country and the city.
Dave is a spectacular guide. He makes you experience his city from a local perspective. I loved his way of narrating history and his generosity during the trip. You can tell he loves his city and his country. An unforgettable tour of San Salvador.
This tour was fantastic. Dave was great. He created an interactive experience, he is very knowledgable and shares his passion for his country. You learn a lot, see a lot and you have fun doing it. Very reasonably priced.
This is a great walking tour for anyone that wants to learn more about the history of El Salvador. The guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. Plus you'll get to sample some local food.
Dave is a gem who loves his country. His storytelling is superb and the tour was great! His unique experience with the complex history of el salvador makes the tour feel rich and genuine. Dave is also well known in the city. Many times we'd randomly pass by someone Dave knows lol.
Lots of great information about the country. Good recommendations for food and trip spots!
Dave was excellent, he was extremely knowledgeable and had great energy. Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to San Salvador!!
We met Dave at the Central Park in San Salvador for a walking tour. He was knowledgeable, funny, very passionate about his country. Explaining the good and the bad. We learned about memorial to the missing or killed persons during the 70’ , 80’s, 90’; sea the Mercado Hulu Hulu, the National Library, the National Palace now a museum, the new Publix hospital, the cathedral and all the plaza’s full of hidden local gems. We walked for almost 4 hours but it time just flew by. The walking tour was enlightening, educational and so much fun! Highly recommend Dave’s walking tour!
We had a wonderful experience touring San Salvador with Dave. He was incredibly kind, friendly, and knowledgeable, making the day both fun and informative. Unfortunately, we arrived a little late because we had trouble finding parking, but Dave was patient and understanding, which immediately put us at ease. Throughout the tour, he shared fascinating information about El Salvador’s history, culture, and landmarks while making sure everyone in our group felt comfortable and had time to enjoy each stop. We never felt rushed, and Dave was happy to answer questions and share local recommendations. His enthusiasm for his country really made the experience special. If you’re looking for a relaxed, informative, and enjoyable way to explore San Salvador, we highly recommend booking a tour with Dave. It was one of the highlights of our trip!
This was one of the best experiences of our el salavor trip. Adrian was funny, very informed and made the three hours feel like 5 minutes. I can highly recommend this to learn more about the country and it’s people.
