natural wonder
El Boquerón Crater
The 1.5-km-wide crater of San Salvador Volcano, reached by a scenic road climbing from the capital to 1,800 m: peer into the perfect cinder cone left by the 1917 eruption.
11 km · about 20 min drive
San Salvador Department, El Salvador · North America
Cuscatancingo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Salvador, 11km from El Boquerón Crater.
Cuscatancingo is a town located in San Salvador Department, El Salvador. With a population of 44,369, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Cuscatancingo sits in El Salvador. It's in the America/El Salvador time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cuscatancingo to your route.
Cuscatancingo is a district in the San Salvador department of El Salvador. It is located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the city of San Salvador and has a population of about 50,000. It is part of the San Salvador metropolitan area. The geographical coordinates are 13.73611°N 89.18139°W / 13.73611; -89.18139
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Cuscatancingo is located in San Salvador Department, El Salvador, North America. The coordinates are 13.7270 latitude, -89.1816 longitude.
Cuscatancingo has a population of approximately 44,369 people, making it a town in El Salvador.
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natural wonder
The 1.5-km-wide crater of San Salvador Volcano, reached by a scenic road climbing from the capital to 1,800 m: peer into the perfect cinder cone left by the 1917 eruption.
11 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
A UNESCO site known as the Pompeii of the Americas, a Maya farming village preserved under volcanic ash from the 6th century.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
El Salvador's best-preserved colonial town: cobbled streets and a white timber-columned church above Lake Suchitlán, a reservoir that draws huge flocks of migratory birds each winter.
28 km · about 30 min drive
beach
El Salvador's top surf beach with a distinctive pig-shaped rock formation, vibrant nightlife, and consistent Pacific waves.
34 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A stunning volcanic crater lake in western El Salvador with turquoise water, surrounded by forested hills and lakeside restaurants.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
El Salvador's highest volcano, whose nested craters hold a sulphurous turquoise lake. A two-hour guided hike from Cerro Verde car park ends on a rim looking down at the acid lake and across to Izalco and Lake Coatepeque.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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