Acajutla, El Salvador cruise port guide
Located in southwest El Salvador, the Pacific coast town of Acajutla was founded in 1524 and is the country’s primary seaport. It’s also a gateway to canopy tours of the Apaneca forests, day trips to the Izalco Volcano and beautiful beaches like Los Cabanos, which is popular amongst surfers and divers. Follow the Route of the Flowers, which winds its way through picturesque small towns, and celebrates cultural events and cuisine, or visit Chalchuapa, home to the pre-Colombian archeological site of Tazumal. These Mayan ruins are believed to date back to AD 100, and are considered the best preserved in all of El Salvador.
About Acajutla, El Salvador
Acajutla is El Salvador's principal seaport, located on the Pacific coast in Sonsonate Department. The deepwater harbour handles the majority of the nation's exports including coffee, sugar, and Balsam of Peru, and is managed by the Executive Commission of Autonomous Port (CEPA).
The Pacific coast of Central America has a continuously hot and humid tropical savanna climate (Aw). Daytime temperatures average around 32°C year-round. The dry season (November–April) is more comfortable for visitors.
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