National Palace
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Tracey G
Halesowen, UK2,064 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We had a tour with a very knowledgeable guide who spoke perfect English. Lots of history and plenty to see in the rooms. They are doing loads of renovations. The garden are is lovely
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Written 27 April 2023
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA1,899 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We stopped here with our bilingual tour guide. We then had to take a tour with one of the Palace’s guide who only spoke Spanish but was translated by our guide. It worked out well although it would have been a waste without our tour guide translating.
The tour was a little long but we liked it. I would recommend if you’re nearby and speak Spanish or have someone with you who can translate.
The tour was a little long but we liked it. I would recommend if you’re nearby and speak Spanish or have someone with you who can translate.
Written 25 January 2023
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,407 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
I was surprised when they asked us to wash our hands before entering the National Palace. There are chairs to use while waiting for the group to be organized. Entrance fee is $5 for foreigners, cheaper for locals.
The few rooms avaiable to visit are color-coded: Red Room, Yellow Room, Pink Room, etc. Our guide told us the history of the palace, areas occupied by the delegates, Courts, etc. There are beautiful chandeliers being used as lightings for these rooms. Woods, flooring tiles, metal works etc. were imported from Eiropean countries.
Outside are tall , big trees representing some Central countries with whom El Salvador has close relationships: Nocaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica and Panama.
The few rooms avaiable to visit are color-coded: Red Room, Yellow Room, Pink Room, etc. Our guide told us the history of the palace, areas occupied by the delegates, Courts, etc. There are beautiful chandeliers being used as lightings for these rooms. Woods, flooring tiles, metal works etc. were imported from Eiropean countries.
Outside are tall , big trees representing some Central countries with whom El Salvador has close relationships: Nocaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica and Panama.
Written 14 December 2022
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DesertRose
231 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
This was a very interesting stop and the guide who I believe was a local college student quite informative and spoke good English.
While it is obvious that they are lacking all needed funds for restoration it is still quite lovely and certainly worth a stop.
While it is obvious that they are lacking all needed funds for restoration it is still quite lovely and certainly worth a stop.
Written 25 June 2022
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Asim A
Chicago, IL131 contributions
May 2022
A must place to visit when in El-Salvador. My guide took me to this place which was not on my radar but I am glad that he took me there.
Written 20 May 2022
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BGBeverlyhills
Beverly Hills, CA49 contributions
Mar 2022
It’s historically important, and the guide was quite informative. It’s sort of like a museum as it does not operate as a bureaucratic government office.
Written 19 April 2022
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GeneralShamu
New York City, NY1,058 contributions
Jun 2021
Wasn't open to entry but still worth visiting to see it from the outside and learn a little bit about the history associated with it.
Written 4 June 2021
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL19,588 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
My guide took me to the city center, and to where one of the crazy story happened. From this beautiful building were thrown grenades onto the crowd below from the balconies. It was crazy times back in early 80s, and the history is quite something.
Written 4 December 2020
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56003Richard
Houston, TX357 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Nice building to take your proverbial photos but not much else imo. I didn’t bother to go in but sore that folks who are interested in this stuff will have a good time. Not a must see but as there is not much else in SS you might as well. All the churches and central market are located in this area.
Written 23 February 2020
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murali8121
Kochi (Cochin), India790 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Constructed between 1906-1911, the current building replaced the old one constructed in 1870 but destroyed by fire in 1889. This building was declared a national historic landmark in 1974.
Written 4 February 2020
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Donna S
Florence, WI1,601 contributions
hours open and price of admission
Janet S
Berkeley Springs, WV31 contributions
8-4pm M-F according to website. Does not close at noon -- would be a nice place to sit and rest out of the midday sun. Don't know the price of admission but is is not much by U.S. standards -- maybe $3?
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience National Palace:
- Full day | San Salvador City Tour and Rainbow Slide (From €63.07)
- Half day| San Salvador City Tour (From €50.27)
- City Tour San Salvador (From €36.55)
- Express Tour Historic Center San Salvador (From €36.56)
- Shore Excursion from Acajutla: San Salvador City Tour (From €146.25)
- Hotels near National Palace:
- (0.00 km) Hotel El Palacio
- (0.00 km) Hotel Serena
- (0.43 km) El Castillo Hotel Guest House
- (0.48 km) Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
- (1.90 km) InterContinental San Salvador - Metrocentro Mall
- Restaurants near National Palace:
- (0.16 km) Restaurante Don Arce
- (0.20 km) POLLO BONANZA
- (0.20 km) Restaurante Don Arce
- (0.37 km) Pollo Campero
- (0.37 km) Don Arce