Los Chorros Water Park
Just 18 kilometers west of the capital of San Salvador, this natural oasis is a tourist icon visited by many Salvadorans.
It has 12 acres of land; four of them are entitled for public use.
This park has a unique natural beauty due to the large number of water springs coming down from San Salvador volcano.
There are four pools: one for children, one with slides and the other two designed to integrate themselves with the natural uniqueness of the location.
This tourist center opened in 1952, thanks to the vision of Salvadoran poet Raul Contreras, who wanted his remains buried at the park.
The land where the park is located belonged to the Soundy family who sold the property to the Salvadoran Institute of Tourism in 1956.
Note: This park has hold important international events, including Miss Universe in 1975, due to the impressive landscape.
In 2001 the facilities were severely damaged by the earthquakes. Reconstruction concluded in 2008.
In this park you will find children’s play areas, an amphitheater for educational and cultural events, modern picnic areas, a footbridge, access ramps for people with disabilities and trails into the forest.
Where to eat:
In Parque Los Chorros there are eight small restaurants offering traditional homemade dishes at very competitive prices. You may bring your own food as well.
How to get there:
Address: Km 18.5, Carretera Panamericana (CA-1), La Libertad.
If driving from San Salvador, take the Panamerican Highway towards Santa Ana or Sonsonate, which is signposted along the road. You will see Los Chorros Park on your right as you drive down the hill from Santa Tecla.
buses:
- Route 79 (from the Parque Bolivar, downtown San Salvador) for US$ 0.45.
- From the West Terminal:
Route 201 (we suggest taking the “special bus” for just a few cents more) at West Terminal bound for Sonsonate, Santa Ana or Ahuachapán. Ticket cost from US$ 0.85 USD to US$ 1.35
More:
- Open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Rates:
General admission: US$ 1.00
Children under 10 and seniors: FREE
Satellite Location
Elevation 2406 feet
N 13 ° 41,739 ‘
W 89 ° 19,265 ‘
AVISO
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