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Santa Ana, El Salvador

Santa Ana is the second largest city in El Salvador, after the capital of San Salvador. It is located 64 kilometers northwest of San Salvador, the capital city.

Type City

Why go

  • District in El Salvador.
  • Served by Chiquimula Airport (CIQ).

History

Santa Ana is the second largest city in El Salvador, after the capital of San Salvador. It is located 64 kilometers northwest of San Salvador, the capital city. Santa Ana has approximately 250,760 (2024) inhabitants and serves both as the capital of the department of Santa Ana and as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. For its administration the municipality is divided into 35 colonias (neighborhoods) and 318 small villages.

Airports

Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) 95 km to the centre
Chiquimula, CQ, GT — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
El Palmer Airport 12 km to the centre
Santa Ana, SA, SV
Outdoor
El Ronco Airport 39 km to the centre
Metapán, SA, SV
Outdoor
El Jocotillo Airport 48 km to the centre
El Jocotillo, SO, SV
Outdoor
Jutiapa Airport 53 km to the centre
Jutiapa, JU, GT
Outdoor
El Zapote Airport 58 km to the centre
Barra de Santiago, AH, SV
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Santa Ana, El Salvador
Santa Ana, El Salvador
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chiquimula Airport (CIQ); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Santa Ana, El Salvador. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.