Things to do & places to visit in Cuscatlan Department, El Salvador

Cuscatlan Department #4 destination in El Salvador 2023. The average rating score is 4.46 based on 670 traveler reviews, of 24 attractions. Timezone: America/El_Salvador, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 20:56.

Top things to do (28)

Top places to visit (24 attractions)

5.0 GringoTours (90 reviews)
- Explore El Savador with an amazing bilingual expert
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Eco Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

I truly cannot say enough about our trip to El Salvador, facilitated and made excellent by Robert and Gringo tours. From our first step outside of the airport, Robert and team assured our transport to Suchitoto was quick and easy, and invited us into his home the day before our offical tour (the day after Christmas) During a walking tour of Suchitoto, his love of and investment into the city was apparent, as was the degree to which his community loves him right back. My fiance and I are sponges for information about the places we visit, and Robert demonstrated near encyclopedic knowledge of everything from the history and archicture, to land use and urban planning policy in Suchitoto, Salvador city, and the country overall. This knowledge of El Salvador, blended with the "Gringo" background, was a combination found only in the highest end of tour guides. While El Salvador has historically had a less than positive reputation, we felt safer during our time with Robert and Gringo tours than we do back home in California. Should you take a trip to El Salvador (and we wholeheartedly recommend you do), you couldn't possibly do better than taking a tour with Robert and Gringo tours. See more..
5.0 Suchitoto Adventure Outfitters (68 reviews)
- Must do experience in Suchitoto
Multi-day Tours • Eco Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Speed Boats Tours

We went on a sunrise birding tour with Rene on Lake Suchitan on Christmas Eve and it was truly splendid - we saw over 48 different species of bird as the sun came up across the Lake. Rene knew just where to look to find each different bird and shared his extensive knowledge of bird life, flora and the local history. It was a brilliant trip and is a must do experience if you visit Suchitoto. The early start well worth it for the tranquil lake and the abundance of beautiful birds. Rene is a great guide and very welcoming. Morning coffee watching the spoonbills and marsh swallows. Magic See more..
5.0 Suchitoto Ecotours (22 reviews)
- Fascinating Suchitoto Tour
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM City Tours • Cultural Tours • Boat Tours • Eco Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours

Suchitoto is a lovely little town with plenty to see for such a small piece. We took two trips organised by Daniel - one to meet guerilla number 11 from the Civil War followed by a hike around his hideouts, and one around the town seeing how indigo cloth is dyed and local cigars are rolled, amongst other things. Daniel was very engaging (especially if you ask him about his music!), spoke very eloquent English, and was generally great company. Listening to Don Rafael was spellbinding, and swimming by the waterfall and polishing off a delicious BBQ made it a fabulous day. Highly recommended! See more..
5.0 Spanish School Pajaro Flor (11 reviews)
- Great school in a beautiful settinb
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Lessons & Workshops • Cooking Classes

We offer Spanish classes, Total inmersion program, Personalized, one-on-one classes, Classes cost $10 per hour, Well trained and experiencied young teachers, Homestay option cost $20 per day with three meals included, tranquil and safe location See more..
5.0 Arte Anil (5 reviews)
- Indigo Creations
Spent < 1 hour Lessons & Workshops

Meet and learn to dye with Irma Guadron Natural Dyes Artist in Arte Anil. You can make your design applications in cotton fabric scarves and dye with indigo, an experience that will evoke the imagination of the processes of growing one of the plants that meant a lot to the economy of El Salvador. See more..
5.0 Cafe Bar El Necio (4 reviews)
- Best bar in Suchitoto
Bars & Clubs
Genuine revolutionary paraphernalia on the walls - including bazooka - live music, friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere, highly recommended but as with most places in Suchitoto, bring your mozzie spray. The guys behind the bar were generous with their deet! See more..
5.0 Casa Museo Alejandro Coto (3 reviews)
- Imperdible visita en Suchitoto
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

La fama y preponderancia que ostenta Suchitoto, se lo debe al cineasta y maestro Alejandro Cotto; realmente la casa-museo es una muestra de como creó su propio paraíso, ladrillo por ladrillo; es un lugar impresionante que invita al arte y permite conocer un poco la vida del maestro. Además la tumba del maestro está en su bellísima casa. Recorrido imperdible en Suchitoto.
La fama y preponderancia que ostenta Suchitoto, se lo debe al cineasta y maestro Alejandro Cotto; realmente la casa-museo es una muestra de como creó su propio paraíso, ladrillo por ladrillo; es un lugar impresionante que invita al arte y permite conocer un poco la vida del maestro. Además la tumba del maestro está en su bellísima casa. Recorrido imperdible en Suchitoto. See more..
5.0 El Chucho Aguacatero (2 reviews)
- Funky as all giddy-up
Spent 2-3 hours Bars & Clubs • Wine Bars

This is a really nice bar and the staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. We didn't have dinner but ordered some bar snacks and they were great. Prices are reasonable and there is a normal variety of drinks including wines, beers, spirits and cocktails. But what makes it a little more special? The decor.... just fab. See more..
5.0 Suchitoto Free Walking Tour (1 review)
- Great walking tour
City Tours • Eco Tours

Spent a relaxing and very interesting morning exploring Suchitoto in the very capable hands of Josuea. We learned how the town works for local residents and little about its history. Josuea is very knowledgeable and is able to answer any questions you may have. This walking tour is an absolute must if you are visiting the area See more..
5.0 El Tren de Suchitoto (La Tortuga Feliz) (1 review)
- Suchitoto
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Private Tours • Bus Tours • Day Trips

It was so much fun, great music, lighting its great, very professional, clean and as you go around they pointed out the history of the town. Very highly recommended, A+++++ See more..
4.5 Iglesia Santa Lucia (108 reviews)
- El Salvador ... I am in love with you . I can think of retirement there
Religious Sites

Thanks to my tour guide Marales Transporters and tours . My entire 14 days trip in El Salvador was out of this world . Love every bit of it Suchitoto took me back into a diff era Small town . Church Evening prayers . The lake and the cobblestone roads I was traveling alone But I was not alone The beautiful people a of El Salvador was with me See more..
4.5 Plaza Central de Suchitoto (62 reviews)
- Pleasant
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Nice to just sit down in the heat and relax a bit. There are 5-6 stalls on the side, offering souvenirs. See more..
4.5 Centro Arte Para La Paz (37 reviews)
- Beautiful and we learned a lot!
Art Museums • History Museums

It was recommended to us to visit the Centro Arte Para La Paz when we were there in 2014. The Sister who works there was unfortunately away the day we visited, but we still had a wonderful visit and learned much about El Salvador and the Suchitoto area, its history and about the people. Peaceful gardens to walk through and there were guitar lessons going on while we were there. Wonderful to hear the sounds of children playing their instruments! See more..
4.0 Lake Suchitlan (114 reviews)
- Amazing
Bodies of Water

However the lake is not natural (created by humans), it’s a wonderful area. Over 60 species of birds can be found. Amazing nature colours. See more..
4.0 Casa de la Abuela (66 reviews)
- Coffee and Gift Shop
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

CASA DE LA ABUELA is a Petit Hotel, Gift Shop Souvenirs & Cafe located in the heart of the city of Suchitoto, north side of Santa Lucia Parish in the central square.Our products are part of a chain of artisans who did not have a strategic place where you can market them, so when you purchase any of our products helps us to work on sustainable tourism, in which we are trying to empower Salvadorans artisans.. See more..
4.0 Los Tercios Waterfall (57 reviews)
- Cool waterfall, fun to go with the tourist police
Waterfalls

This won't take much time and is worth an hour and a half of your time. I went when the water wasn't running but it was still cool. The rock formations are interesting and different. The hike down is short but a bit treacherous - you need to walk on big rock piles. Like I said though it is a short trip down so not exhausting. There is also a neat lookout point at the top - great for photos. I highly recommend this trip and definitely don't pay anyone to take you. The tourist police do a fine job and it's fun to get a photo with them at the end. See more..
4.0 Museum of 1000 plates and more (9 reviews)
- Dont miss this!
Speciality Museums

The museum of plates is well worth the one dollar admission! Charming and historical! Our family loved it! See more..
4.0 Teatro Alejandro Cotto (6 reviews)
- Great example of old El Salvador architecture
Theaters

This lovely home in the middle of Suchitoto is a must see if you are in this town. The house and courtyards are fabulous and the view from the lower garden of Rio Lempo is really gorgeous. We went without a guide and the cost was 1.00 for nationals and 3.00 for foreigners. The antiques are beautiful and I could have spent an hour just looking at the artwork in the dining room. Alejandro Cotto was a film maker and if you enjoy old Latino cinema there is quite of collection of signed photos from stars. My only wish is that all the pools and fountains would be functional. This would truly be a showstopper with just a bit more maintenance. Visit this house so they can raise the money to do this! See more..
3.0 Museo De La Moneda (1 review)
- Interesting
Speciality Museums

Located in a large house in front of Parque San Martin. The main attraction is a collection of coins and other types of money from El Salvador and from around the world. Most of the items in the currency collection are not in "mint" condition but the variety makes up for it. See more..
2.5 Salto El Cubo (3 reviews)
- Bit risky
Waterfalls

1/2 hour steep trek from village. Area is quite littered. Bit of a scramble to get to jumping point and water bit dirty. Locals very friendly and chatty. Con cuidado! See more..
Nativo Ecolodge (0 review)
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Nativo is a 40 acre,self sustainable forest in progress with a large quantity of national trees, diversity of animal species and vegetation. Our forest meets up with the lake of Ilopango to create a beautiful scenery that is capable of taking your breath away. It will keep quiet for you to connect and find yourself through nature. Nativo has a camping zone for you to enjoy a breath of fresh air. See more..
Rancho El Potrillo J.J. (0 review)
Ranches

Camping sites and walking trails available. See more..
Museo Y Hostal La Moneda (0 review)
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Viaje por distintos países por medio de nuestra colección de Monedas y Billetes. Observa antigüedades y objetos curiosos. Recorre nuestro amplio jardín. See more..
Galeria Oscar Belloso (0 review)
Art Galleries
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