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Ruta de Las Flores Tour: Explore El Salvador's Cultural Tradition, Coffee Estates and Hotsprings
4.9
71 Ratings
Nahuizalco
Embark on a captivating Ruta de Las Flores tour in El Salvador, exploring colonial towns, coffee estates, and rejuvenating hot springs. Immerse yourself in cultural traditions and indulge in optional activities like zip-lining and maze exploration.
Embark on a captivating Ruta de Las Flores tour in El Salvador, exploring colonial towns, coffee estates, and rejuvenating hot springs. Immerse yourself in cultural traditions and indulge in optional activities like zip-lining and maze exploration.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nahuizalco - The charming city of Nahuizálco, whose name in the Nahuatl language means “the four Izalcos.” In this town, visitors can explore one of the historical events that have significantly impacted the cultural and indigenous heritage of the country. Enjoy a visit to the municipal market, where locals sell fresh produce daily. Here, you can…
- Nahuizalco - The charming city of Nahuizálco, whose name in the Nahuatl language means “the four Izalcos.” In this town, visitors can explore one of the historical events that have significantly impacted the cultural and indigenous heritage of the country. Enjoy a visit to the municipal market, where locals sell fresh produce daily. Here, you can savor some tropical fruits. Nahuizálco is renowned for its wicker and tule crafts, used to create baskets, chairs, mats, and more.
- Concepcion de Ataco - The final stop on the Flowers Route is the vibrant city of Concepcion de Ataco. This picturesque town is famous for its stunning murals that decorate every corner. The tranquil cobblestone streets give a sense of traveling back in time. Ataco is celebrated for producing the finest quality coffee in El Salvador. Enhance your experience with a visit to a coffee farm, where you can learn about the entire coffee production process, from planting to brewing.
- El Carmen Estate - Embark on a coffee tour at this estate, where you can explore a coffee processing plant that has been in operation since 1930. Gain insight into the transformation process, from the arrival of freshly harvested coffee to its final presentation in a cup.
- Termales de Santa Teresa - After exploring the top attractions of Ruta de Las Flores, unwind at a cozy resort nestled in the mountains, featuring beautiful hot water pools of varying temperatures, sourced from volcanic activity. Remember to bring your swimsuit.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off available exclusively in San Salvador
- Small group experience
- Guidance from a professional
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off available exclusively in San Salvador
- Small group experience
- Guidance from a professional
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
Additional Information
This trip will provide a unique chance to explore and experience the most charming colonial towns brimming with cultural heritage in the west of El Salvador. Starting in Nahuizalco, a town steeped in indigenous traditions renowned for its exquisite wicker and tule crafts. Our journey proceeds to Apaneca, the loftiest village across the entirety of El…
This trip will provide a unique chance to explore and experience the most charming colonial towns brimming with cultural heritage in the west of El Salvador. Starting in Nahuizalco, a town steeped in indigenous traditions renowned for its exquisite wicker and tule crafts. Our journey proceeds to Apaneca, the loftiest village across the entirety of El Salvador, prominent for its coffee farms. Here, you can partake in optional activities such as Bike Zip Lining or traversing the largest maze in Central America. Culminating in the vibrant town of Ataco, esteemed for its arts and crafts, dining establishments, and its beautiful cobbled lanes. Post Ataco, we’ll partake in an intriguing Coffee tour at the El Carme Estate and complete our journey with a soothing stopover at Termales de Santa Teresa to relish the hot springs.
- What to bring?
- Comfortable Shoes
- Light Clothing
- Sunscreen
- Sweater or Jacket
Location
Nahuizalco
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(71 Ratings)
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Reshanda_h
Jul 21, 2025
A Perfect Day in El Salvador: Adventure, Coffee & a Hot Spring Soak - If you're looking for the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, the Ruta de Las Flores experience delivers big time. From the vibrant towns and scenic drive to the relaxing hot springs and charming 1930s coffee farm tour, every stop was a highlight. The coffee tour was both rich in history and flavor, and soaking in the hot springs after exploring made it feel like the best kind of self-care day. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to explore El Salvador's culture, nature, and coffee scene all in one trip! Hubert was great.
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Mayra_s
Jul 17, 2025
Insightful Trip - Loved getting to see several of the small towns in El Salvador. Our guide, Smart, was very kind and helpful. He really taught us a lot about the history of the country.
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Christopherhg8228qi
Jul 14, 2025
10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Herbert was an amazing guide and extremely knowledgeable about every potion of the trip. Beautiful views, amazing tours and relaxing spa. Muchas gracias!
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Maria_m
Jul 5, 2025
Volcanos and Coffee - We as tourists, enjoyed the historical, cultural heritage, and geographical experience given to us by our tour guide Francisco. In addition, he was helpful towards my elderly mom and elderly aunt, very attentive at helping them when there were stairs since both ladies have bad knees. Francisco has an amazing respectful personality we highly enjoyed his company my mom and Aunt can’t stop speaking about him.
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Joelwr2828py
Jul 1, 2025
A Ruta de Las Flores adventure you should not miss! - Our tour guide, Herbert, made this tour a memorable one! It was full of information about the region that enhanced the experience. Prior to the trip, he ensured that he contacted us and was clear on the pickup time and location. The trips to the towns along the Ruta de Flores were picturesque. Having Herbert as our translator relieved us of any stress. When we went to the coffee plantation, we were greeted by one of the employees who showed us around the facility and showed us the process with Herbert's translation. The experience was unique, and the surrounding area was gorgeous. The town of Ataco should be added to every El Salvadorian itinerary for it's beautiful aesthetic and great retail. The day ended with the the Termales de Santa Teresa, which was the perfect way to end the day with multiple pools and beverages. 😀 The drive home felt safe and Herbert took us right to the door of our hotel. I would book with him and Eco Tours Petate in the future!
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Kay_w
Jun 25, 2025
Our guide Herbert was... - Our guide Herbert was great and shared a lot of information about El Salvador, its history and culture. The towns we saw were beautiful. I just wish we had gotten to sit down and eat or have coffee in one of the towns instead of having lunch at the hot springs.
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Coastal127289
Jun 17, 2025
A pleasant & educational experience in El Salvador - We had a great day with our guide Herbert—he was outstanding! He confirmed everything the day before, arrived on time in an air-conditioned van, and throughout the tour he was warm, professional, and full of fascinating insights about El Salvador and its major cities. We loved visiting the small towns, meeting indigenous vendors, and shopping in Ataco.
However, we were disappointed that the hot springs—supposed to be the main highlight—didn’t meet expectations. It rained during our visit, and instead of enjoying the advertised hot springs and mud bath, we were taken to a regular swimming area. It was nice, but not what we expected based on the description.
Herbert made the experience enjoyable, but we wish the hot springs portion had lived up to what was promised.
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Merida_t
Mar 25, 2025
Great Tour - Be ready for a fun day! Excellent tour guide and plenty of time to explore We had an amazing experience on the Rutas de las Flores and Hot Springs tour, and much of that was thanks to our incredible tour guide, Herbert Burgos. He was friendly and very knowledgeable, about the region, making the tour both informative and fun. Herbert's insights into the local culture, history, and natural made every stop memorable. We highly recommend Herbert and this tour!
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Sean
Mar 3, 2025
Relaxing Day of Sights - This was a very relaxing tour, we learned a lot about the history of El Salvador. We visited several quaint towns during the day and got to walk around the city centers before going to the coffee plant. The tour was very informative and the tasting at the end was great. We ended the day with lunch and a soak at the hot springs, it was a really cool place, wish we would have stayed at the hotel at the hot springs! Herbert was an excellent guide and spoke fluent English. Highly recommend this tour if you're into casual exploring and coffee!
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Rasaanh
Feb 26, 2025
Must do this tour! - My wife and I went on this tour as part of our honeymoon and we had a BLAST! Herbert was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and accommodating. Each stop was packed with beautiful scenes and great history. Please book this tour if you plan on coming to San Salvador.
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