Central America
El Salvador
The top 5 natural landmarks of El Salvador — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.
Americas
VolcanoesSanta Ana Volcano
Santa Ana
The Santa Ana Volcano or Ilamatepec (Spanish: volcán de Santa Ana) is a large stratovolcano located in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. At 2,381 metres (7,812 ft) above sea level, it is the highest volcano in the country. It is located immediately west of Coatepeque Caldera.
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El Salvador's highest volcano, holding a turquoise crater lake.
LakesLake Coatepeque
Santa Ana
A stunning blue crater lake ringed by forested slopes.
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A stunning blue crater lake ringed by forested slopes.
ForestsEl Imposible
Ahuachapán
El Imposible National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional El Imposible) is a tropical forest and a national park in El Salvador. It was established on 1 January 1989 and covers an area of 38.20 square kilometres. It literally means "The Impossible National Park" in English.
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A rugged forest park named for its once-treacherous gorge trail.
CoastsIlamatepec Coast
La Paz
The Costa del Sol (Spanish: [ˈkosta ðel ˈsol]; literally "Coast of the Sun") is a region in the south of Spain in the autonomous community of Andalusia, comprising the coastal towns and communities along the coastline of the Province of Málaga and the eastern part of Campo de Gibraltar in Cádiz.
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Long Pacific beaches and estuaries famous for surfing.
VolcanoesIzalco Volcano
Sonsonate
Izalco is an active stratovolcano on the side of the Santa Ana Volcano, which is located in western El Salvador. It is situated on the southern flank of the Santa Ana volcano.
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A young cone once called the Lighthouse of the Pacific for its glow.