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Ecotourism El Pital the highest point in the country Private Tour
(2) Reviews
San Ignacio
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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If you aspire to conquer the highest peak in El Salvador, we invite you to climb El Pital hill. This corner is an oasis of greenery characteristic of cold areas, offering vibrant and picturesque landscapes that captivate those seeking the beauty of ecotourism. The elevation of El Pital is 2730 meters above sea level.
Among the activities you can enjoy are camping, exploring wildlife and flora, as well as hiking through its many paths. The camping area is located between the two peaks of the mountain, creating a wind corridor with an enchanting mist that will be your company during your visit to this magnificent destination.
To reach the camping area, you will embark on a 5-kilometer journe...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
4x4 AWD car is included
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup at the International Airport is not included $35
Pickup at La Libertad, Sunzal, El Tunco, beaches are not included $35
Ecotourism El Pital the highest point in the country Private Tour
(2) Reviews
San Ignacio
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If you aspire to conquer the highest peak in El Salvador, we invite you to climb El Pital hill. This corner is an oasis of greenery characteristic of cold areas, offering vibrant and picturesque landscapes that captivate those seeking the beauty of ecotourism. The elevation of El Pital is 2730 meters above sea level.
Among the activities you can enjoy are camping, exploring wildlife and flora, as well as hiking through its many paths. The camping area is located between the two peaks of the mountain, creating a wind corridor with an enchanting mist that will be your company during your visit to this magnificent destination.
To reach the camping area, you will embark on a 5-kilometer journe...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
4x4 AWD car is included
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup at the International Airport is not included $35
Pickup at La Libertad, Sunzal, El Tunco, beaches are not included $35
Itinerary
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San Ignacio
San Ignacio is the starting point for you to start your adventure towards various attractions such as: fruit and vegetable farming cooperatives, Cerro El Pital and Peñón de Cayaguanca and other destinations that will captivate you.
Starting from San Salvador, the capital; It will take us approximately 2 hours to get to San Ignacio, and approximately 1 hour to climb El Pital hill.
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Rio Chiquito
Right here we will find ourselves in the middle of the mountain, the climate is more temperate, you can see the atmosphere of a humid forest with fascinating views.
10 minutes
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El Pital
Here in Pital, you will find yourself at the highest point in El Salvador, here we admire the top of the mountain with views towards Honduras and parts of El Salvador, from here we will begin our first walk towards the international division with Honduras, after that, We headed to the rock formation of the Peña Rajada, where we found ourselves in a forest full of life and with impressive views of our country as well as the city of Ocotepeque.
Finally, we will enjoy lunch, which is included.
3 hours
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La Peña Rajada
This is the last hike within Cerro El Pital, this hike is of medium-low difficulty and takes us into a small forest, with a pleasant climate and impressive flora; At the end we will reach the cracked rock which is a rock formation separated by a huge crack, which is crossed using a suspension bridge; finally reaching the top of the peña rajada to enjoy an unbeatable panoramic view of a large part of El Salvador, and the city of Ocotepeque, Honduras
1 hour
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Rio Chiquito
Again after lunch time, we will descend the hill towards Río Chiquito, this time passing by the Casa de Las Fresas, a place that serves dishes and desserts made with strawberries that are harvested on the spot. A small tour that will show you the planting process in a summarized way.
1 hour
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La Palma
If you are still not bored of seeing panoramic views, when we return to San Salvador we will pass through La Palama, Chalatenango, a place with a good altitude and many viewpoints, where you can see the sunset, or have a hot drink in one of the several restaurants. that are on the route.
20 minutes
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San Salvador
From Rio Chiquito to San Salvador, we will drive for a maximum of 3 hours to return to your hotel.
