Classic Ruta de las Flores: Towns, Coffee Tour & Hot Springs
Description
Classic Ruta de las Flores" is the most gorgeous area located west of El Salvador. Here you experience many activities thru the mountains cultivated by coffee and exploring the Salvadorean daily life. During this tour we will visit two colonial villages, interact with people, taste local food (in the Indigenous Market) and join an interesting coffee process tour. At the end, you will enjoy the relaxing Santa Teresa Hot Springs.
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The biggest Hotsprings of Central America, this resort is amazing for a relaxing time, those thermal waters, come from volcanic activity. here you will have a relaxing time.
The favorite destinations for salvadoreans is Ataco, located just 10 km from Juayua, here there are many bars, restaurants, perfect cool weather, warm people, and many places to take great pictures. Next to Ataco, its located Finca El Carmen consider one of the best coffee farm from El Salvador, here we will participate in a coffee experience, last 1 hours , you will lear about the history behind each cup of coffee.
Nahuizalco is an indigenous village a perfect destination to learn about our ancestors, is the only place to see the last nahuat pipiles speakers in El Salvador, is located in Sonsonate department . Nahuizalco is also famous for its night market the streets are lit only by candles. During the weekends this town is more special , because you can find more activities and local furniture and wood-craft markets.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotels not listed but located within the San Salvador area are included. The following locations are not included in the standard service; however, pick-up and drop-off can be arranged for an additional cost: – El Salvador International Airport – Port / Seaport – Decameron Salinitas
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(74)
This experience was amazing! Huge shout out to Diego. My friend and I enjoyed everything. Atv was so much fun i reccomend this tour!
It was an interesting old town experience. Long day with 2h in the hot springs at the end! We had to google additional facts about the area
Josue was incredible. He was very enthusiastic about informing us about the history of El Salvador, in addition to how the current healthcare and education systems work. But most importantly, he always made sure we had a good time. He snuck in a trip to Cafe Albania in Apaneca for us though it technically wasn't on the agenda. We got to ride the bicycles in the air and go down the rainbow slides. So fun! Also, in the markets of Nahuizalco, he bought pupusas made of yuca as well as other delicious foods and fruits for us to try. And he drove us to our hotel despite it being much out of the way of the city. Always patient and making sure we had a good time, Josue was friendly, respectful, and so knowledgeable. He was absolutely fantastic and made this tour well worth it!
We booked this tour last minute, and the company was wonderful about arranging a guide for us. Our tour guide, Gabby, was absolutely amazing! She’s very knowledgeable about El Salvador’s history and culture, and she helped me truly appreciate what the country has gone through and how it’s rebuilding itself after its difficult past. This tour really shows you the prettier, countryside side of El Salvador, away from the city hustle. One of the highlights was visiting a coffee farm, where I learned so much about the process of making coffee—it gave me a new level of appreciation for every cup! We also visited Ataco, a very colorful and picturesque town. However, I personally didn’t enjoy it as much because it was full of souvenir vendors who were a bit too pushy. The stop was supposed to be 40 minutes, but after about 15 minutes (and enjoying a delicious minuta—shaved ice), we were ready to move on. I absolutely loved the next stop, Nahuizalco—it’s a beautiful town with a lovely plaza and great local charm. Our final stop was the hot springs, which were nice but not quite as hot as expected—most of the pools were more like warm or room temperature. There’s also an optional volcanic mineral mud treatment that costs $10 per person. I personally felt that for the price of the tour, it should have been included, and the setup felt a little disorganized since you have to pay at a separate booth and walk down a bit to get to the volcanic sand area. My husband and I decided to skip it and just enjoy the pools instead. Overall, despite a few small hiccups, I really enjoyed this tour—especially thanks to Gabby’s professionalism, knowledge, and friendly personality. She made the whole experience worthwhile!
GABY IS MAJESTIC! We did 3 private tours with Gaby. Tamenique waterfall, Santa Ana vulcano and Ruta de Flores. On time pick ups in a new and clean car.Super clear and precise communication with the tour company. Authentic local experience. These are only a few things that were provided and built confidence we made the right choice working with this tour company. But what really stole the cake, is our tour guide Gaby. A local Salvadorian who was well versed in EVERYTHING: from history to current events, we covered topics from day to day life, education, family and local values and traditions, across economy and healthcare all the way to influence of social media on new generations.. Gaby was a wealth of knowledge, captivating our attention for the full 3 days we spent with her. Gracias Gaby por una experencia espectacular!!! Gaby you rock!! 💯
This tour was amazing from start to finish! Diego Go was so friendly and kind. He did everything he could to make sure the day was packed with fun and also that we were learning about the Salvadoran culture and people.
The Ruta de las Flores: Towns, Coffee Tour & Hot Springs tour was an amazing experience from start to finish. Our guide, Diego, was friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating throughout the day. He shared so much interesting information about the region, its culture, and coffee production, making the trip both fun and educational. The towns were beautiful, the coffee tour was fascinating, and relaxing in the hot springs was the perfect way to end the day. Thoroughly recommend this tour!
I did the tour of the Flowers, Cafe Albania, Ataco and the Santa Rita Baths with Diego as our guide, and it was an amazing experience! From the beginning you noticed their professionalism, punctuality and excellent knowledge of each place we visit. It took us to the most beautiful murals and places with local charm, and in the thermals helped us make the most of the time to relax. Diego was friendly, patient and always attentive that we were all comfortable and enjoying. You rating that he loves what he does and transmits that positive energy throughout the tour. I recommend 100% doing the tour with him! 🫶🏻🥇🌟
Diego was amazing! Patient, kind, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable.we had a phenomenal time and would definitely recommend to groups of solos of all ages. I never felt rushed or pushed into anything
Excellent experience! Our tour guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions with patience and enthusiasm. The whole excursion felt more like a conversation with an old friend than a formal tour. Highly recommended!
