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This Ruta de las Flores travel guide shares our experience in Ruta de las Flores, El Salvador. It includes things to do, where to eat and where we stayed in Ruta de las Flores.

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Ruta de Las Flores in El Salvador is a 20-mile stretch of small towns filled with charm, nature, and good food. We based ourselves in Juayúa and spent three days exploring as much of the route as possible – by chicken bus.

We started with Apaneca, home to the Instagram-famous Cafe Albania. It’s got a giant rainbow slide, a confusing maze, and other activities that cost between $1 and $13. Just note: the food inside is pricey, so we found a local spot for lunch before heading in.

Back in Juayúa, we took a hike to Los Chorros de la Calera waterfall. It’s not as intense as the full Seven Waterfalls hike but still scenic. You’ll need a local guide (we paid about $20), and the trail can get slippery if it’s been raining.

If you’re in Juayúa on a weekend, don’t miss the Feria Gastronomica. It’s loud, packed with food stalls, and full of energy. Prices were a bit higher than expected ($6–$10 per plate), but it’s still worth checking out for the atmosphere. While in town, we also visited the Iglesia Santa Lucía and tried a great pineapple cake and coffee for under $3.

Another Juayúa highlight: Reptilandia. It’s a small reptile center with thin glass enclosures and a lot of snakes. Entry is only $2, and you can even hold a snake for a photo.

We also stopped by Salcoatitán to try its famous yuca frita and see a 300-year-old Ceiba tree. After that, we hit the night market in Nahuizalco. The walk from the bus was a bit sketchy in the dark, but the market was lively and full of local food at great prices – tamales for 50 cents and atole for $1.

On our last day, we went to Ataco, one of the most colorful towns on the route. It’s filled with murals, a scenic viewpoint, and cozy cafés like Villa Maria, where they roast their own coffee and make their own desserts.

If you’re visiting, Juayúa is a great base. You can get around easily on Bus #249 for about 75 cents. Just confirm the direction with the driver.

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