Parque Balboa

Central El Salvador


The pupusas here are famous in San Salvador. Can you make it to double figures? If you're not hungry, it's still a pleasant place to hang out, with woodland trails and a maze, and is often filled with children.


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4.18 MILES

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2. Iglesia El Rosario

4.2 MILES

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4.25 MILES

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4.29 MILES

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5. Teatro Nacional

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6. Centro Monseñor Romero

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