VisitaSVRuta de las Flores
El Salvador
Ruta de las Flores is a 40 km route through the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range connecting colorful colonial towns, coffee plantations, waterfalls and the best weather in the country. Juayúa is famous for its weekend food festival. Ataco stands out for its murals and coffee shops. Apaneca is El Salvador's highest town. Each town has its unique charm with crafts, traditional food and spectacular views.
Top Places
Best Time to Visit
Year-round. Cool weather. Weekends for food festivals.
Travel Guides
CitiesRuta de las Flores: Complete Guide for Visitors
What to see, where to stay and eat on the Ruta de las Flores. Juayúa, Ataco, Apaneca, Nahuizalco and Salcoatitán: villages, coffee, food, and adventure.
CitiesJuayúa: What to See and Do on the Ruta de las Flores
Food festival, waterfalls, coffee and colonial centre. Practical guide to visiting Juayúa.
CitiesAtaco: Guide to the Most Colourful Town on the Ruta de las Flores
Murals, cafés, viewpoints and street art. What to see and do in Concepción de Ataco.