Apaneca
About Apaneca
Apaneca is a municipality in the Ahuachapán department, located at 1,477 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest points on the Ruta de las Flores. The cool climate is ideal for high-altitude coffee cultivation in the farms that surround the cobblestone streets of the town. The mountain mist blankets the roofs of the village before the sun rises. The economic activity is focused on the cultivation, processing, and sale of high-altitude coffee, along with the production of handicrafts that are showcased in the town center. A walk through the center takes less than an hour, with the mountain lagoons in the area as an option to extend your visit.
Explore Apaneca
Activities, restaurants and stays recommended by Experiences.
Where to eat3
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RestaurantGirasoles Comidas, Postres y Más
Girasoles Comidas, Postres y Más
Dining spot in Apaneca with a recent update of its façade on social media. It offers homemade food, desserts, and drinks in a simple space in the village.
3a Avenida Nte., Apaneca
RestaurantEntre Cielo y Tierra Restaurante
Entre Cielo y Tierra Restaurante
Restaurant in Apaneca with recent social media posts and a loyal clientele. Menu featuring local cuisine in a space with a view of the coffee-growing landscape of the area.
Laguna Verde, Apaneca
RestaurantRestaurante Santa Catalina • Apaneca
Restaurante Santa Catalina • Apaneca
Restaurant in Apaneca with over 300 reviews on Google and two active branches. Menu featuring Salvadoran cuisine, with recent content on social media.
Centro de Apaneca
Cafés & Bars3
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Coffee shopDon Licho Café y Restaurante
Don Licho Café y Restaurante
Café restaurant in Apaneca with over 1,400 followers on social media and recent activity. It combines traditional food and local coffee in a central location in the town.
3a Avenida Nte. y Pasaje San Andrés, Apaneca
Coffee shopCoffee Maná
Coffee Maná
Café in Apaneca with over 450 followers on social media and recent posts. It offers specialty coffee and pastries in a small local shop in the town.
2 Calle Pte, Apaneca
Coffee shopEcole Café & Bistró Apaneca
Ecole Café & Bistró Apaneca
Bistro café in Apaneca with recent posts on social media. Offers specialty coffee and light dishes in a location near the town center.
1a Calle Poniente, Barrio San José #5, Apaneca
Where to stay2
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HotelHostal Santa Clara
Hostal Santa Clara
Hostel in Santa Clara Village, Apaneca, with an active presence on Facebook and Instagram. Offers simple rooms in a rural setting, close to coffee farms.
Residencial Villas Suizas 1, Casa #13, Aldea Santa Clara, Apaneca
HotelHotel Alicante Montaña
Hotel Alicante Montaña
Hotel Alicante Montana is an excellent choice for your stay. You can enjoy a delicious meal at the restaurant or unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar.
Highlights
Snapshots that tell the story of Apaneca.
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Central Park of Apaneca
One of the highest towns in El Salvador.
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Café Albania (Apaneca Canopy)
High-altitude coffee with zip lines and adrenaline in Apaneca.
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Green Lagoon
Crater lake nestled among highland forests.
Plan your visit
Everything you need to know before you arrive.
Altitude
1,477 msnm
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