Check the weather city by city, starting with San Salvador.
El Salvador, the smallest country in Central America, is surprisingly rich in experiences: Joya de Cerén, the UNESCO-listed 'American Pompeii', the legendary surf beaches of El Tunco and El Zonte (Bitcoin Beach), and the Ruta de las Flores, a string of villages known for gastronomy and handicrafts.
Joya de Cerén is a Maya village buried by a volcanic eruption in 590 AD, preserving houses, gardens and food stores intact. UNESCO-listed, it is the world's only window into the everyday life of an ordinary Maya villager.
Highlights : Buried Maya village (in situ structures), Site museum — Maya pottery and tools, San Andrés — major neighbouring Maya site.
El Tunco is Central America's surf capital: reliable waves for every level, a bohemian vibe and Pacific sunsets. El Zonte (Bitcoin Beach) became world-famous as the first village in the world to adopt Bitcoin as a local currency.
Highlights : Surfing at El Sunzal and La Bocana, El Tunco Rock — sunset views, La Libertad — harbour & fresh fish.
Coatepeque Lake is a volcanic crater lake with blue, warm waters at 22°C year-round, surrounded by green hills. Nearby Santa Ana Volcano (2,381 m) offers one of the country's best hikes, with views over the caldera.
Highlights : Swimming and kayaking in the volcanic lake, Santa Ana Volcano — smoking caldera (2,381 m), Cerro Verde — cloud forest and birdlife, Ilopango Lagoon — the country's largest lake.
The Ruta de las Flores winds through four mountain villages with colourful houses: Nahuizalco (rattan handicrafts), Juayúa (a food festival every weekend), Apaneca (specialty coffee) and Ataco (giant murals). One of the most beautiful cultural routes in Central America.
Highlights : Nahuizalco — rattan and wood crafts, Ataco — giant murals, Apaneca — microlights and mountain scenery.
El Salvador is one of the cheapest countries in Central America and has used the US dollar since 2001. Prices are stable and transparent. The food scene has grown tremendously.