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San Martín

Cuscatlan, El Salvador · North America

About San Martín

San Martín is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Cojutepeque, 40km from El Boquerón Crater.

San Martín is a town located in Cuscatlan, El Salvador. With a population of 39,361, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Martín 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 San Martín to your route.

About San Martín

Monte San Juan is a municipality in the Cuscatlán department of El Salvador.

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San Martín offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is San Martín located?

San Martín is located in Cuscatlan, El Salvador, North America. The coordinates are 13.7833 latitude, -88.9167 longitude.

What is the population of San Martín?

San Martín has a population of approximately 39,361 people, making it a town in El Salvador.

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Quick Information

Population
39,361
Continent
North America
Country
El Salvador
Region
Cuscatlan
Timezone
America/El_Salvador
Coordinates
13.7833, -88.9167

Tags

North AmericaEl SalvadorCuscatlanTown

Worth the detour from San Martín

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Suchitoto

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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Joya de Cerén

A UNESCO site known as the Pompeii of the Americas, a Maya farming village preserved under volcanic ash from the 6th century.

48 km · about 55 min drive

beach

El Tunco

El Salvador's top surf beach with a distinctive pig-shaped rock formation, vibrant nightlife, and consistent Pacific waves.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near San Martín

  • 77 kmSanta Ana Volcano (Ilamatepec)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.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Martín.

Cojutepeque

🇸🇻 El Salvador

7 km awayPop. 48,411

Tenancingo

🇸🇻 El Salvador

9 km awayPop. 1,011

Tecoluca

🇸🇻 El Salvador

10 km awayPop. 2,781

San Sebastián

🇸🇻 El Salvador

11 km awayPop. 7,333

Apastepeque

🇸🇻 El Salvador

19 km awayPop. 5,785

Suchitoto

🇸🇻 El Salvador

21 km awayPop. 5,735

San Vicente

🇸🇻 El Salvador

21 km awayPop. 41,504

Tonacatepeque

🇸🇻 El Salvador

22 km awayPop. 6,245

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