El Salvador's most iconic lookout, just 25 minutes from San Salvador. Two volcanic crags form a natural gateway with simultaneous views of the Pacific, Lake Ilopango and the volcanoes. Renovated in 2023 with a glass overlook (transparent floor), zipline, rappelling and canopy.
"La Puerta del Diablo is the first thing I send any visitor in San Salvador to do. Entry to the park is free, and the view from up top gives you the whole geography of the country in a single postcard."
How much does it cost to enter La Puerta del Diablo?
The park is free. Climbing the crags costs $1.50 for locals and $3 for foreigners. Parking is $2. The activities (zipline, rappelling, canopy) carry an extra fee.
What are La Puerta del Diablo's hours?
The park is open 8am to 10pm. The crags close at 5pm. Activities like the zipline and rappelling run during daylight hours.
How do you get to La Puerta del Diablo?
Bus 12 from downtown San Salvador · $0.25–0.35. Also Uber or InDrive from $5. By car it's 10 km, about 25 minutes.
What should you pair with La Puerta del Diablo?
The perfect Sunday plan: La Puerta del Diablo + pupusas with a view of the capital at the Pupusódromo in Los Planes de Renderos + Parque Balboa. All in 4 hours.