Ruta de Las Flores Adventure, Hotsprings, 1930's Coffee Farm Tour
Description
On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the most picturesque colonial towns with greater cultural tradition of the western part of El Salvador. Beginning in Nahuizalco, town with indigenous custom, recognized for its fine crafts in wicker and tule. We continue our tour to Apaneca, the highest village of all El Salvador, known for its coffee plantations. Here you can do some optional activities like the zip line on a bike, or the largest maze in Central America. Finishing with the colorful town of Ataco, famous for its handicrafts, its restaurants, and its beautiful cobbled streets. After Ataco, we will do a wonderful coffee tour in El Carme Estate and Finishing in a relaxing stop at Termales de Santa Teresa to enjoy the Hot Springs.
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Itinerary
The beautiful Nahuizálco city. In Nahuatl language it means “the four Izalcos”. In this town we will have the opportunity to know one of the historical events that have most affected the cultural and indigenous legacy of our country. You will enjoy visiting the municipal market, where every day the villagers sell their fresh products. Here you can taste some tropical fruits. Nahuizálco is recognized as a producer of wicker and tule handicrafts, used for the creation of baskets, chairs, mats, etc.
The last town on the flowers route is the colorful city of Concepcion de Ataco. This beautiful town is known for its beautiful murals that adorn every corner of the city. Calm cobblestone streets that make you feel that you travel in time. Ataco is known to be the producer of the best quality coffee in El Salvador. Here you can complete your experience with a visit to a coffee farm, where you can discover the entire process of coffee production. From the moment of planting it until it turns into a cup of coffee
We will do a coffee tour here, we will visit the facilities of a coffee processing plant that has been operating since 1930. We will understand the transformation process, from the moment the trucks carry the freshly cut coffee, to the moment it is served in a cup at table.
After our visit to the best attractions of Ruta de Las Flores, it is time to relax in a small resort hidden in the mountains, with beautiful pools of hot water, of different temperatures, coming from volcanic activity. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer pickup and drop-off in any Hotel at San Salvador Metropolitan area
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to bring?
- Comfortable Shoes
- Light Clothing
- Sunscreen
- Sweater or Jacket
Reviews(85)
Great tour with really nice tour guides. Got to eat pupusas, see the old colonial towns with the cobblestone streets
The guide was very good except for the fact he took us walking through a construction site on a street where there uneven, soft and unsafe surfaces which proved to be detrimental as I lost my footing on a soft spot and fell face first into a mud puddle. That nearly ruined my entire day and I skipped the coffee farm altogether. The guide took me to a local coffee producer/cafe where I could settle down some. Lunch was in a very charming restaurant. The weather was awful with heavy rain all day but that wasn’t the tour operator’s fault. We only got 45 minutes to enjoy the hot springs which I thought was unacceptable. I had very little time to enjoy the water and the others on our tour didn’t even bother to change and get in the hot springs at all because of the short time.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we are truly sorry that an unexpected fall affected what should have been an enjoyable day. We understand how upsetting and uncomfortable that experience must have been, especially in such heavy rain. Your well-being was our guide’s immediate priority, and we’re glad he was able to support you after the incident by accompanying you to a local coffee shop to rest while the other guests continued with the coffee farm visit, and even personally purchasing a clean shirt so you could change and feel more comfortable. We are glad that the guide was able to help you during this inconvenience and responded appropriately. For context for future travelers, this took place in November 2024 while Apaneca was undergoing temporary municipal works to bury utility lines, which affected some walking surfaces, and the unusually strong rain that day made conditions even more difficult than normal. Thankfully, this was not representative of the tour under typical conditions. Regarding the hot springs, we understand your wish for more time there. This stop is designed as one part of a full-day experience before the two-hour return to San Salvador, though we appreciate that it may have felt too short from your perspective. While not all guests chose to enter the pools that day, that was their personal decision, as occasionally happens, and not due to a change in the planned itinerary. While we regret the circumstances impacted your enjoyment, we truly appreciate your kind words about your guide and are grateful for your feedback. It helps us continue refining the experience we provide every guest.
Osmaro was great. Explained all the places we visited and the history. He was awesome and I would highly recommend. Returned us safely to our hotel.
EXCELLENT tour. Herbert was very attentive and a great communicator. Was flexible with our schedule and customized based on our likes. We learned so much and would highly recommend this particular tour.
This tour was a great experience. My tour guide Josue Romero was very knowledgeable, I learned a lot about the Salvadorian culture. I also had a great time at all the locations we visited, including Cafe Albania, Ataco, and the hot springs.
My mom and I had a wonderful time on this tour with Osmaro. He made it a very enjoyable experience. Despite some traffic, we still were able to do everything on the itinerary without it feeling rushed. He even took us to a spot where the locals eat, which made the experience even more authentic (the food was delicious by the way). I 100% recommend this tour if you're in El Salvador!
Herbet was amazing and really accommodating. I really recommend this tour. We were able to explore really beautiful towns.
¡Muchísimas gracias por tus palabras tan lindas! 🥰 Nos llena el corazón saber que disfrutaron tanto el tour y que los pueblos bonitos les robaron el aliento. Herbert es un tesoro y se emociona muchísimo cuando ve que la gente se lleva pedacitos de nuestro país en el alma… ¡y tú acabas de hacer que sonría de oreja a oreja! Gracias de todo corazón por recomendarlo y por confiar en nosotros para mostrarles estos rincones tan especiales. ¡Los esperamos pronto para seguir explorando más belleza juntos! 🇸🇻✨ Con mucho cariño y un abrazo enorme, El equipo (y un Herbert súper feliz y agradecido) ❤️
Great time with Herbert. He gave us interactive information (so be sure to remember because there’s an exam at the end of the tour. Just kidding!) He is so nice, accommodating plus he was also our driver. Brought us safely from 1 place to another.
¡Wow, qué alegría leer esto! 😍 ¡Gracias de todo corazón por compartir tan buena vibra! Herbert va a estar saltando de felicidad cuando lea que se lo pasaron genial con él (y que hasta aprobaron el “examen” con honores 😂). Nos encanta que hayan disfrutado la Ruta de las Flores, la aventura, las termales y ese viajecito al pasado en la finca cafetalera de los años 30. Saber que Herbert los hizo reír, los cuidó como familia y les dejó un recuerdo tan bonito es exactamente el tipo de experiencia que queremos regalarles a todos nuestros viajeros. ¡Ya los estamos esperando para la próxima aventura (esta vez el examen será sobre chocolate, aviso 😉)! Con mucho cariño y café recién coladito, El equipo y Herbert, que ya está sonriendo de oreja a oreja
I can’t say enough great things about our tour guide, Herbert. From start to finish, he was phenomenal extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about sharing the history and culture of the area. He made us feel comfortable, kept the us entertained, and added thoughtful touches that made the tour feel special. This was truly one of the best guided experiences I’ve ever had.
Had a great time exploring different cities and learning about the country. Osmaro was very helpful and made it a great experience for us and even went out of his way to help check experiences off of our list. Thank you!
