Discover the Best of San Salvador with Dave
Description
We will discover the best of San Salvador landmarks including the Parque Cuscatlán, a University Campus, visit the Basilica of el Sagrado Corazón, get into the different plazas, get to know Monseñor Romero in the metropolitan Cathedral, and see the new library. While we walk and discover these spots we will laugh, talk and taste some Salvadorean gastronomic beverages and snacks like pupusas, empanadas or quesadillas and Horchata. Our team has grown! You will be guided by Dave, Marcela and/or Marielos for Spanish tours or one of our other team members.
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We will see how the new salvadorean culture is acquiring the interest for art, sports, orchestra, music, etc. This is the beginning of everything when Bukele began in 2017, and converted San Salvador a nicer place to visit. On Mondays this park is closed so we will meet in the entrance of the park, which is in Alameda Franklin D. Roosevelt.
We will pass by the hospital area, then we encounter an University campus before we get into the story of our civil war and get to the basilica of Sagrado corazon de Jesus.
We will see where the street vendors were place to and the recent changes around the streets of the historic center then ready to enter to the kilometer 0, the street vendors that used to pay extorchions now have a place to sell their goods with secure ness, parking lots and even food courts.
We come to the the Gerrardo barrios plaza and explain the reason why it is called like that and at the same time we can take pictures of the different buildings surrounding it. We see the national palace, the metropolitan cathedral and the national library. .
We find out when this palace was built, who built it and what was held here in the 1900s Nowadays is the place where president Bukele makes his swearing ceremonysince 2019, and in 2024.
We admire the Cathedral and find out where the Cript of Monsenor Romero is. At this point we understand why we are called El Salvador, where we get that name for our country. We also explain about the massacre that occurred in March 30th 1980.
We come to the Morazan plaza and we can admire the beautifulness of our National palace, it was a building built because of the coffee exportations back in the 1900s and now we can enjoy the beautiful shows they hold right there.
We get to the heart of Centro Historico and explain why we call it kilometro 0, of course every street and avenue depends from this spot, this is a nice place to take pictures from, because before we avoided to get here because of the dangerous streets and now we enjoy visiting them.
we end up the walking tour in the nicest library in Latin America, with fresh Air conditioning and having a look at the different books and games with an spectacular view of the historical center. Next to this library we will see the new Central american garden that was built in just a week with a beautiful water fountain. ******************* End point is 3 kilometers away from Starting point. You can either park at Mercado Cuscatlán in starting point if you bring a car. Or you can park at Estacionamiento Morazán at ending point. ************************
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(171)
Dave was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city. He showed me around Centro Historico explaing how the area was developed. We also touched on what life was like ten years ago and what Super Bukele has achieved in such a short time. I was pleasantly surprised by how modern things are compared to other countries I've visited in Central America a great achievement for El Salvador and the people living there 🙏
The traveler will learn a lot about El Salvador and its history. The walking is not at all difficult.
Dave Mendez’s walking tour was excellent! He’s a passionate local guide who gave us the perfect lay of the land and helped us truly learn about San Salvador’s history, culture, and vibrant present. We explored landmarks, parks, the markets, and lively streets while he shared insightful stories that made everything click. A highlight was sipping refreshing horchata, creamy, cinnamon-spiced, and ideal on a warm day. The tour felt safe, engaging, and fun. Highly recommend for first-timers! 10/10. Thanks, Dave! Que Chivo!
This was a very information and fun way to see San Salvador. Dave is very knowledgeable about the country, its history, challenges. He gives a very good understanding of how the country has recovered from a dark past. And he makes you very excited about the good initiatives that will improve the lives of its citizens. The hospital area was included in that topic. I think it should be skipped. If people are interested, this should be a separate tour.
My tour guide Dave was awesome! He took us around all over San Salvador. He talked to us about the history of health, education, economy and passed by historical location as well as local shops to try some treats. He was so outgoing and such a nice guy. Definitely recommend!
Dave was amazing! He is so enthusiastic about El Salvador and its history. During our tour I learned a lot about the country, and good tips on where to go. Dave has allowed me to have a new appreciation forelock Salvador. I highly recommend
Dave is the best choice in San Salvador to get to know the history and future of his beloved land. The passion and emotions he shows are contagious and leave you wishing to come back soon and bring friends and family. Definitely will recommend.
Thanks for those kind words Yonvys. Hope to see you soon with your family or friends.
had the best walking tour with Dave he was so kind and we learned so much! def recommend to anybody visiting san salvador
Adrian was great! He was very enthusiastic.
The guide was not Dave, but someone else whose name began with a V or B (I couldn’t catch it). He spoke good English. He was nice and not creepy with three ladies. But he wasted a lot of time asking poorly thought-out questions. I’d guess that 20-30 minutes of the tour might have been spent on these efforts at Socratic guiding, asking essentially unanswerable questions that wasted time. He also gave some information with confidence that didn’t seem correct, particularly when referencing countries outside El Salvador. So I’ve had more informative tours. He also arrived 10 minutes late.
Thanks Monica for your feedback, Javier is no longer working with us. Our company values your feedback and we are always constantly giving the feedback and if the other guides do not follow the guidelines then there is no other choice to just let them go.
