The North
Visit the charming colonial towns with small and welcoming communities.
El Salvador Holidays
El Salvador – also known as ‘the half-an-hour country’. Spend a little more time than that here with Steppes Travel and you’ll meet towering volcanoes and spirited colonial cities (and, very few tourists).
If you travel to see somewhere off the beaten path, make connections and surprise yourself then El Salvador might be the destination for you. A small country of some 21,000 square kilometres (less than a tenth of the size of the UK).
A land of earthquakes and volcanoes – 90% of the country is volcanic – the volcanic activity has produced a fertile land and a fecundity of plant biodiversity from the purple explosion of bougainvillea to frangipani, from the variety of coloured hydrangeas to the wonderfully named Dragancea Fragrans. Nestled on the Pacific Coast between Guatemala and Honduras, El Salvador contains many small gems from La Ruta des Flores to Suchitoto, from Joya de Ceren to San Andreas, from Perquin to the coast.
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Highlights of El Salvador & Honduras
Our classic combination of the “half-an-hour country” El Salvador and neighbouring Honduras unveils the highlights of these often overlooked nations. From dining with an archaeologist to trail hiking Mayan islands, we can curate a fully-tailored trip bursting with extraordinary experiences.
Why we like El Salvador
El Salvador is little travelled – for the time being – yet has much to offer. Take the time to enjoy it in its own right or combine El Salvador with either Guatemala, Honduras or Nicaragua. Preferably all – call our expert John to design your own private itinerary that gives you the very best insight to the region as a whole.
El Salvador: What to Expect
Few countries have been untouched by globalisation, the proliferation of brands and, sadly, single-use plastic. Unfortunately, El Salvador is not one of them but what it does offer to you, the discerning traveller, is a country rich in plant life, birds and community. The latter is so evident as you travel around meeting local Salvadoreans or those returning from abroad as opposed to other tourists.
Where you stay is small and boutique, with the emphasis being on the experience. The understated nature of the country is part of its charm. So too understanding its ancient and recent history.
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Suchitoto
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Santa Ana
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If you’re looking to slip off the grid into some of Central America’s most spectacular scenery, John suggests heading for Parque Nacional El Impossible, named by coffee farmers who found it near impossible to transport their crop through the precipitous mountains.
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