natural wonder
Lake Coatepeque
A stunning volcanic crater lake in western El Salvador with turquoise water, surrounded by forested hills and lakeside restaurants.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Santa Ana Department, El Salvador · North America
Metapán sits on the route: 25 minutes from Concepción Las Minas, 53km from Lake Coatepeque.
Metapán is a town located in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador. With a population of 19,143, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Metapán 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 Metapán to your route.
Metapán is a city and municipality in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. Metapán is situated in the northern part of the department, bordering Honduras and Guatemala. It is the second largest city in the department after Santa Ana and is divided between 29 cantones.
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Metapán is located in Santa Ana Department, El Salvador, North America. The coordinates are 14.3333 latitude, -89.4500 longitude.
Metapán has a population of approximately 19,143 people, making it a town in El Salvador.
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natural wonder
A stunning volcanic crater lake in western El Salvador with turquoise water, surrounded by forested hills and lakeside restaurants.
53 km · about 60 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.
57 km · about 65 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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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