Where is Boquerón Volcano?
El Salvador, north-america
2 km
1,893 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, buckle up, adventure seekers! We're heading to El Boquerón Volcano, practically in San Salvador's backyard! The road, *Carretera al Parque Nacional El Boquerón*, is a quick but intense 2-kilometer climb to just under 1,800 meters, almost kissing the volcano's peak. Get ready for a leg-burning average gradient of 9.8%! The road narrows, but don't worry, the quality is surprisingly good. You'll be surrounded by incredible views the whole way as you ascend to the national park. Just be prepared for a seriously steep climb!
Road Details
- Country
- El Salvador
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 2 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,893 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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