Santa Ana is the second largest city of the country. It lies in a rich coffee and sugar cane growing region on the slopes of the Santa Ana volcano. It is an attractive town with many old buildings. It is the only city left in El Salvador that is still colonial.

Around and closeby
Excursions can be made to the Tazumal Ruins, a Mayan pyramid and the city of Chalchuapa.

Sightseeing
The main sights in town include the theatre, the Neo-Gothic Cathedral, the lovely shaded plaza and several churches in colonial style of which the Church of El Calvario is the nicest.

Getting there
There are regular buses to Santa Ana from Ahuachapán, Juayúa, Metapán, San Salvador, Sonsonate, Los Naranjos, Lago de Coatepeque and Chalchuapa.