El Salvador's largest artificial lake, created in 1973 by damming the Lempa River. Over the years it filled with birds, fish and wildlife. The sunset boat tour — with dozens of egrets gliding over the water — is one of the most beautiful experiences in the country.
"Lake Suchitlán was created in 1973. Today the sunset boat tour with the egrets in flight is one of the most beautiful things you can see in El Salvador."
How do you do the boat tour on Lake Suchitlán?
From Puerto San Juan, 2 km from downtown Suchitoto. Arrange it directly with the boatmen on the shore. Sunset is the best time for the tour.
How do you get to Lake Suchitlán / Suchitoto?
Bus 129 from Terminal Oriente → Suchitoto ($0.80). It runs frequently. By car it's 50 km from San Salvador, about 1 hour.
What else is there to do in Suchitoto besides the lake?
The perfect day: the historic center and craft market in the morning + Los Tercios Waterfall (1.5 km from the center) + a sunset boat ride on the lake. All in a single day.