San Andr�s
Archaeological site in El Salvador
San Andrés is a pre-Columbian site in El Salvador, whose occupation began around the year 900 BC as an agricultural town in the valley of Zapotitán in the department of La Libertad. This early establishment was vacated by the year 250 AD because of the enormous eruption of the caldera of Lago Ilopango, and was occupied again in the 5th Century, along with many other sites in the valley of Zapotitán. Between 600-900 AD, San Andrés was the capital of a Maya polity with supremacy over the other establishments of Valle de Zapotitán.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 13.817, -89.400
- Timezone
- America/El_Salvador
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of San Andr�s
San Andr�s — a spot in El Salvador — is worth a place on your map. What stands out most: nature, culture and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in San Andr�s
Nature in San Andr�s
(9)The nature shortlist for San Andr�s: Caves, Countryside, Gardens, Natural Places and Nature. All of it is drawn from San Andr�s's recorded activities. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in San Andr�s
(7)Looking for culture? San Andr�s has Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Fountains, Historical Sites and Monuments. The full list runs to 7 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for San Andr�s.
Sports in San Andr�s
(5)San Andr�s records Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Slopes and Walking Trails under sports. All of it is drawn from San Andr�s's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in San Andr�s
(3)Looking for adventure? San Andr�s has Adventure, Adventure Parks and Boat Rides. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for San Andr�s.
Family in San Andr�s
(3)Family in San Andr�s covers Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for San Andr�s.
Wellness in San Andr�s
(3)The wellness shortlist for San Andr�s: Farms, Therms and Wellness. Everything listed here comes from what San Andr�s is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in San Andr�s
(2)Looking for nightlife? San Andr�s has Bars and Music. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for San Andr�s.
Shopping in San Andr�s
(1)Looking for shopping? San Andr�s has Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for San Andr�s.
Water Sports in San Andr�s
(1)Water Sports in San Andr�s covers Canoeing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for San Andr�s.
More to do in San Andr�s
(1)San Andr�s records Secret under other activities. All of it is drawn from San Andr�s's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit San Andr�s
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
San Andr�s is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in El Salvador and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/El_Salvador.
Similar destinations
Places near San Andr�s that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is San Andr�s known for?
- San Andr�s, in El Salvador, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in San Andr�s?
- Recorded activities in San Andr�s include Caves, Countryside, Gardens, Natural Places and Nature. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit San Andr�s?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is San Andr�s located?
- San Andr�s is located in El Salvador. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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