Knowing the Cerro El Pital

One of the most visited tourist destinations in Chalatenango is Cerro El Pital, this time I’ll tell you a little about that experience.

You have three options to get there: By car, by bus and the other is walking.

If you arrive by car, you should do Trough The Carretera Troncal del Norte and go through La Palma and then San Ignacio. Arriving at San Ignacio will subtract only about thirteen kilometers to the Cerro El Pital. However after leaving the road, the only way is up, so that you must check that your vehicle is in good condition, otherwise you might have scares or surprises along the way. The street is paved to the Rio Chiquito Canton, coming to this place will be within 5 kilometers of Pital, from then on the street is unpaved and in winter can be very muddy, so it is recommended wheel drive vehicle to climb decently.

If you decide to get there by bus. You leave early in the East Terminal in San Salvador to address Route 119 (from El Poy) in which will take you to San Ignacio. And then address the 509 route that reaches the Batteries, but you have to get off before, in the Canton Rio Chiquito. Then you can decide whether to walk or hire a car to take you up above, and complete the 5 kilometers remaining. That if, ask what time the bus passes back.

As another option, you can go walking from San Ignacio. If you do it this way, think you should be in good physical condition, wear comfortable shoes and water. The advantage of walking is that you get to appreciate all the landscapes of travel, so if you also need to take a long time, this usually do those who decide to go camping, because on reaching the top sure will feel very tired.

In addition to these three options, you can consider other tour operators that are include in their destinations Cerro El Pital, operators anywhere in El Salvador or the area. The walk costs between $ 15 and $ 35, depending on the time of year and offer the amenities you on the trip.

The canton Rio Chiquito is above San Ignacio, and that is where there is also access to other places in the area as Miramundo and Stacks. Rio Chiquito is a place where there are several hotels and lodges where you can stay overnight, there are also private parking where you can leave your vehicle and also there you can buy a variety of fruits and vegetables grown on site. You’ll also find vehicles that make trips to the summit of Cerro El Pital, if you do not want to walk the five kilometers missing.

Along the way you can see many pine trees, vegetables and fauna plantations also enjoy a quite cool climate. Before reaching the Pital, find an entry on the street where you pay admission (since it is private property). The entry fee is $ 2 adults and $ 1 children. Then after a few meters you have arrived to the camping area, where tourists come all.

Already being there you can go to the top where you will find the cairn is the border of El Salvador to Honduras, you can go to Cracked Stone, about twenty minutes walk. Here are two huge rocks with a crack between the two of about fifty feet deep, if you cross them you will have to climb over a fallen tree, a wire holding you, I assure you this will bring a lot of adrenaline. Across the stone will find a gazebo, from which there is a good landscape is not always visible because of the fog.

If you do not bring food do not worry, there are three dining where various dishes and can serve hot and cold drinks. Also you can rent camping tents or cabins to rent if you want to spend the night. You can also practice canopi, for two or three dollars.

The average temperature is about twelve degrees, it is quite cold, but there are days that there is too much ice cream, but consider wearing clothing that entertains you well, never hurts prevented. The lowest temperatures are at night, can to some two or three degrees, as well as last year.

Importantly, they also bring extra money because costs can vary forever or you can go incidentals, plus you can buy fruits and vegetables to children and people who offer you on the road and in the Hill, and you’ll be supporting producers and helping local families who survive that.

You will have the pleasure to see good scenery, fresh air, enjoy a cold climate, talk to children mejías scorched by cold, and enjoy a unique adventure also carries a good camera for you to capture every moment. But hey, it’s best to live it yourself into this adventure, I invite you to visit the hill Pital.