Cerro Verde National Park

Very nice Park, is one of the locations to head out to Volcano’s Santa Ana or Izalco 💪🏾 both active volcanos. They have nice coffee and a very nice restaurant “Casa 1800 Cerro” also a Hotel & Boutique under that name.

The parking and the entry seems a bit expensive but people are friendly. The playground for the kids is nice and the view definitely worth it! The hike for the cero itself was not super nice too many people, to many groups, I was pushed because I was at the back of our group helping someone that had difficulty to climb, by another guide that was not happy . She overtakes our group several times but she was pushing her group so much that they had to take more break and each time we reached them so in the end we arrived there with two other groups which means a lot of people on top not that enjoyable!

Came here for the Volcano trip and it was just amazing views all around… so calming to be around nature and water

Payment: pay upon entering, different prices for locals/foreigners. Not expensive. Facilities: After entering the park there is a recreational area with food places (choice of cheaper local eateries to more expensive restaurants as well as picnic benches if you bring your own food). There are also souvenir shops and a great free play area for children. The access for disabled people is very good throughout this area and has disabled toilet facilities. AMAZING 360 degree views. Some beautiful flower areas with lots of intresting birds. Large parking area. HIKE: it is mandatory to have a guide on the hikes so that people don't throw trash and destroy protected areas of the park. However its easy and cheap to take a group tour directly from the park. They are well organised and have a max number of 15 people. There are 2 main hikes from the information centre in cerro verde, the first is around 45 minutes which is a circular walk and not too difficult. The second is to Santa Ana volcanoe which takes around 4/5 hours total, is a there and back route and requires a moderate amount of fitness (and alot of water!). For the Santa Ana hike you need to be at the information desk (can't miss it, in the main parking area) for 8:45 (you will see a group of people forming). You pay 50 cents at the centre for a guide and later you need to pay to enter santa ana through a private property (free for under 12s, over 65. Foreigners $3, locals cheaper). The guides were professional and knowledgeable, stopping at giving information (in spanish) at various pointa. They did not rush the group and it felt very relaxed. You can also book private tours through companies which are more expensive but can have English speaking guides and smaller group sizes.

A volcano scenic view is breathtaking, showcasing dramatic peaks, lush greenery, and rugged lava fields. It's a serene yet powerful reminder of nature's beauty and force.

A Must go! Be aware that you NEED a guide if you plan to hike the Santa Ana Volcano. Arrive before 8:30am to catch a reservation for that day’s hike. Entrance to the park was about $3/person Plus an another $4 to do the actual hike. Was able to do 2 different hikes, and both Guides were amazing. Lots of food options in the park, and even refreshment options during the Santa Ana Hike.

We were there the first days of 2024. It was an incredible experience to see a beautiful landscape, the sunset, and also the coffee plantations splendidly blooming the branches with golden, brown, green, and red coffee beans just amazing. Park staff provide excellent customer service.

Very beautiful trial and scenery. Definitely recommend visiting here and going in the family hike or the volcanic crater. ( I took the family hike 50 minutes) Call before because the volcanic tour only starts in the morning because it’s a long hike. Bring some water and snacks. They have some local shops were you can eat or you can also dine at the casa 1800. Awesome place to go and explore.