El Salvador's most beloved balneario since 1957. Four natural pools of cold, crystal-clear volcanic water, with the iconic emerald-green pool as the postcard image. It was the setting for the Miss Universe 1975 pageant. Accepts debit and credit cards. "Los Chorros is pure nostalgia for any Salvadoran over 30. It's the balneario where your parents brought you as a child. The cold volcanic water, the moss-covered rocks, the green color of the main pool — it's impossible not to fall in love with it."
How much does Los Chorros cost?
$1 nationals / $3 foreigners. Accepts debit and credit cards — one of the few ISTU parks that does.
How do I get to Los Chorros?
Bus 79 from Terminal Occidente → Sacacoyo (ask for Los Chorros). By car it's ~35 km west of San Salvador, about 35–40 minutes.
What's nearby Los Chorros?
Joya de Cerén (UNESCO ruins, 15 min), San Andrés (20 min), and Santa Ana city (30 min) for a full western El Salvador day.