What To Know About El Salvador's El Cerro Verde Park

Image: PHOTO: Izalco Volcano, Cerro Verde National Park, El Salvador. (photo courtesy of Thinkstock)
Image: PHOTO: Izalco Volcano, Cerro Verde National Park, El Salvador. (photo courtesy of Thinkstock)
Bobbi Dempsey
by Bobbi Dempsey
Last updated: 3:45 PM ET, Mon December 12, 2016

El Salvador has many natural wonders which visitors can take delight in discovering. In fact, there are so many beautiful and captivating locations to explore in this region that it can be difficult to narrow down the options and figure out where to start.

But we think El Cerro Verde Park is one highlight that should definitely be near the top of the list. Make room in your El Salvador travel agenda to include this in your itinerary.

It is hard to adequately convey the magnificence of this lush green paradise in mere words-it truly is something you must experience in person to fully appreciate-but suffice to say it is unlike anything you have ever seen before.

Among the most striking features that will catch your eye are the three volcanoes that surround the park. In the middle, you will encounter lush forests that will make you feel like you have been transported to another world.

You will have plenty of room to explore, as the area is filled with hiking trails. In fact, the incredible hiking opportunities would be something that draws people from all over the world to this location. Reach the peak of one of the volcanoes and you will be rewarded with the chance to see the craters and lakes located at the top-a sight that relatively few people get to enjoy. While you will feel like you could almost touch the sky from this vantage point, the park's large volume of trees also provide plenty of shade, for times when you want to retreat to cool off from the sun.

This is undeniably a gorgeous and unique landscape, and offers some unrivaled expansive views of the entire region and its scenery. But the appeal of El Cerro Verde Park goes way beyond beauty. You can get a close-up look at the many amazing species of wildlife that call this park home. It is a wonderful spot for bird-watching, or to just have a picnic as you are serenaded by the sounds of all of the entertaining creatures who live here.

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Plus, you can study the many exotic types of plants and flowers that flourish here. This is also a valuable opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of the region's ecosystem and learn all about the important aspects of keeping this type of environment healthy and thriving. That makes this a terrific educational opportunity.

There are many tours through the park and the surrounding areas. The guides are local natives from nearby communities, so they can provide a wealth of knowledge and insight that you cannot get just from reading about the place.

After returning from your adventure at El Cerro Verde Park, you will surely have plenty of incredible stories to share with friends, along with a treasure trove of breathtaking photos. This will make typical vacation stories seem dull in comparison.


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