my hike: Santa Ana Volcano, Cerro Verde National Park, El Salvador
El Salvador’s highest volcano, also known as Ilamatepec, is crowned by a tiered crater with a small lake at its center. The four-hour trek from Cerro Verde National Park up the volcano offers breathtaking views once you reach the top. The volcano also served as inspiration for one of the most famous children’s books in history, The Little Prince.
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