Los Volcanes National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in El Salvador
About Los Volcanes National Park
Thenational parkencompasses three volcanoes and other protected natural areas. The park spans an area of 4,500 hectares and is considered a "bridge area" critical for conservation of several species that migrate between other natural areas in El Salvador and neighboring countries. The 3 main volcanoes in the park are: The Santa Ana volcano, also known locally asIlamatepec, is a large stratovolcano that is the highest peak in the country at an elevation of 2,381 meters. The caldera is actually four nested calderas with the innermost crater being filled with water to form a small lake. The San Marcelino volcano is actually a flank vent on Santa Ana that erupted in 1722 (destroying a nearby village in the process). The volcano is quite active with the most recent eruption occurring in 2005 wh
Los Volcanes National Park Travel Guide Sections
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