A different side of El Salvador: Ruta de las Flores, Ataco, Santa Teresa Hot Springs скачать в хорошем качестве

A different side of El Salvador: Ruta de las Flores, Ataco, Santa Teresa Hot Springs

This day along El Salvador’s Ruta de las Flores honestly surprised me in the best way. It ended up being one of those days where you do a little bit of everything — adventure, small towns, nature, food — without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. One of my first stops was Café Albania, near Apaneca. And just to be clear — despite the name, this is not really a coffee stop. Café Albania is more like an outdoor adventure park in the mountains. This is where I did the famous rainbow slide, tried the sky bicycle (pedaling across a cable suspended over the valley), and even sky-surfing. The views are incredible, and it’s one of those places that’s just genuinely fun — especially if you like doing something a little different while traveling. After that, I continued on to Ataco, one of the most charming towns along the Ruta de las Flores. Ataco is colorful, creative, and relaxed, and this is where I finally slowed down a bit. I walked around, admired the murals, and this is also where I enjoyed a great cup of Salvadoran coffee — Ataco is known for it, and it did not disappoint. Later in the day, I headed to Santa Teresa Hot Springs, which I would honestly call a must-visit in El Salvador. After a full day of moving around, soaking in the warm thermal pools surrounded by nature felt amazing. It’s peaceful, simple, and exactly what you need to reset — especially if you’re traveling solo and want a calm moment to yourself. I finished the day back in San Salvador, walking around the San Benito area. It felt safe, calm, and surprisingly elegant, with beautiful buildings and a relaxed evening atmosphere. I ended the night with pupusas and horchata, just walking around, taking it all in, and realizing how comfortable and easy the day had felt. If you’re planning a trip to El Salvador, this combination of Ruta de las Flores, Café Albania, Ataco, Santa Teresa Hot Springs, and an evening in San Salvador is such a good mix of fun, culture, nature, and food — and it’s one of those days that really stays with you.