Want an off-beat experience? Go on a hiking trip to El Salvador

In Nature's Lap

Region: El Salvador

El Salvador for travellers who seek off the beat experiences. One of the popular places is Joya de Cerén, a pre-Columbian Maya farming village preserved intact under layers of volcanic ash. It is also called Called the 'Pompeii of the Americas'.

Hikers Haven: Around 22 volcanoes run right through the middle of the country. The peaks are fairly low—El Pital, the country's highest peak, rises to only 8,950 feet. El Boquerón, just outside the capital city, has easy, well-tended trails that take you right up to the crater's lip. National parks like El Imposible, Montecristo, and Cerro Verde offer serious hiking through a variety of terrains.

Favourite Destinations: San Salvador, Santa Ana, San Miguel, Acajutla, Puerto Cutuco.

Famous for: Surfing Mecca, Volcano Hiking, Intipuca Beach, Historical Places, and Culture.

Best Time to Visit: November to April