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Cerro Verde
Volcano

Cerro Verde

Santa Ana
2030
Altitude
Fácil
Difficulty
Dormido
Status

About Cerro Verde

Cerro Verde is a natural park located in the department of Santa Ana, at an elevation of 2,030 meters above sea level. It was declared a Protected Natural Area in 2022 as part of the Apaneca-Ilamatepec Conservation Area. It opened to the public in 1955 as part of the historic Los Volcanes Complex and reopened after renovations on December 15, 2002. The park is covered by cloud forest, featuring interpretive trails, viewpoints, and a café. Fog blankets the trails almost every morning, a result of the constant humidity that sustains the forest. The park connects to the trails leading to the Izalco and Santa Ana volcanoes, managed by community tour guides trained by ISTU. It is home to around 127 species of birds, including the torogoz. A walk along the park's internal trails takes between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the circuit.

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Bosko Cerro Verde
Restaurant

Bosko Cerro Verde

Bosko Cerro Verde

Restaurant and bar on the road to Cerro Verde, with a garden, terrace, and a view of Lake Coatepeque. Serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Carretera al Cerro Verde, El Porvenir

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Kris Cocina de Altura
Restaurant

Kris Cocina de Altura

Kris Cocina de Altura

Restaurant inside Lake View House hotel, one hour from San Salvador, overlooking Lake Coatepeque. Signature cuisine designed for celebrations, with prior reservation recommended.

Quintas Ecológicas Cerro Verde

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Los Volcanes Bistro Café
Restaurant

Los Volcanes Bistro Café

Los Volcanes Bistro Café

Bistro in El Congo, within the Cerro Verde National Park, featuring an outdoor patio with views of the volcanoes. It serves local coffee and traditional dishes alongside contemporary offerings.

Parque Nacional Cerro Verde, El Congo

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Restaurante Dos Alas
Restaurant

Restaurante Dos Alas

Restaurante Dos Alas

Restaurant located within Finca Campo Bello, with an open view of the Izalco volcano. Minimum consumption of $15 per person; it is recommended to arrive around 4 PM for the sunset.

Finca Campo Bello, Santa Ana

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Cafés & Bars2

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Crater Coffe Shop & Bistro
Coffee shop

Crater Coffe Shop & Bistro

Crater Coffe Shop & Bistro

Café and bistro located at Km 71 towards Cerro Verde, with tables overlooking Lake Coatepeque and coffee from our own farm (Campo Bello). Open every day, with extended hours on weekends.

Carr al cerro verde KM 71

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San Blas Gastro Café
Coffee shop

San Blas Gastro Café

San Blas Gastro Café

Café within the Los Volcanes complex, with a view of Izalco Volcano and Cerro Verde. Entrance to the complex has an additional cost; it is recommended to visit in the afternoon for the sunset.

Complejo Los Volcanes, Finca San Blas

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Where to stay4

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Lake View House Cerro Verde
Hotel

Lake View House Cerro Verde

Lake View House Cerro Verde

Boutique hotel with thirteen rooms just one minute from Cerro Verde National Park, offering a direct view of Lake Coatepeque. It features its own restaurant and an open terrace for sunset views over the lake.

Quintas Ecológicas Cerro Verde, Santa Ana

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Hotel Bosques del Tíbet
Hotel

Hotel Bosques del Tíbet

Hotel Bosques del Tíbet

Mountain cabins two kilometers from Cerro Verde National Park, a common resting point before or after the hike to Santa Ana Volcano. Includes a restaurant and private viewpoints.

Carretera a Cerro Verde, Santa Ana

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Hotel Finca Campo Bello
Hotel

Hotel Finca Campo Bello

Hotel Finca Campo Bello

Boutique hotel and coffee farm within the Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve, with a view of Izalco Volcano. Offers an infinity pool, trails, and bicycles to explore the farm.

Hotel Finca Campo Bello

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Casa 1800 Cerro Verde
Hotel

Casa 1800 Cerro Verde

Casa 1800 Cerro Verde

Boutique hotel at over two thousand meters above sea level, just one minute from Cerro Verde National Park. Views of Lake Coatepeque and the Izalco and Santa Ana volcanoes; includes restaurant and bar.

Cerro Verde Parque Nacional de Los Volcanes

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History of Cerro Verde

Cerro Verde opened to the public in 1955, driven by Raúl Contreras, as part of the Los Volcanes Complex, a priority area for environmental conservation in the country. It closed and reopened on December 15, 2002, with improvements to its tourist infrastructure. On April 22, 2022, the Ministry of Environment declared it Protected Natural Area number 187, within the Apaneca-Ilamatepec Conservation Area. The declaration was formalized through an agreement signed with ISTU.

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