Conquer Santa Ana Volcano & Dive into Coatepeque Lake!

We’ve traveled all around the world and done hikes on every continent, but our experience hiking the Santa Ana volcano with Osmaro was truly something special. He is hands down the best tour guide we’ve ever had. From the moment we met him, Osmaro made us feel like part of his family. His passion for El Salvador, deep knowledge of the region, and warm, welcoming personality made the hike not just an adventure, but an unforgettable cultural experience. He shared so much history, local insight, and even personal stories that made the journey meaningful on so many levels. The hike itself was stunning — incredible views, manageable pace, and plenty of time to enjoy the breathtaking crater at the top. But what really made the day unforgettable was Osmaro. You can tell this is a family-owned business with heart. Every detail was thoughtful, and you can feel the pride they take in showing visitors the beauty of their country. If you’re coming to El Salvador, do not miss this hike — and absolutely book it with Osmaro. He’s a rare gem in the world of travel and guiding. We can’t recommend him and his family’s business highly enough.

Strongly recommend this well organised adventure in El Salvador (esp solo travellers like me). Thanks to our very knowledgeable and experienced guide Osmaro who planned for the hike early and hence we were able to escape the rain just in time and had a wonderful view at the top. The tour was well balanced to match schedule with the needs of the group and also accommodated extra stops not part of the itinerary. Plus the delicious lunch at Lake Coatepaque with an amazing view (one of the best in El Salvador) is a must do. Thanks a lot Eco Tours Petate!

We took the Santa Ana volcano tour with Osmaro. He was an incredible guide that shared lots of information on El Salvador and its history. He also went out of his way to provide a full experience and stopped several times on request to try local fruits, candies and foods. We were so happy with this tour that we booked another one with him for the following day. 10/10 recommend this tour for the very cool volcano and full local experience with Osmaro.

Josue was great!! Super knowledgeable and experienced in hiking Volcan Santa Ana! The restaurant he took us to was also delicious and jet skiing in the lake was super fun!

This was a great half day tour. Herbert was our tour guide, and he was amazing!! I learned a lot about Salvadorian culture/ history. He also gave the best restaurant recommendations 👌🏽

It was a great experience with Osmaro Zelaya de Ecotours Petate. This tours leaves earlier than other operators and this gives the advantage of no crowds at the top and cooler weather. Osmaro taught me and provided a wealth of information on the history and current situation of El Salvador in addition to information about the sites we visited. I was lucky to have this tour become a private tour as I was the only person in the tour on August 6th 2025. I booked directly at Ecotours Petate website.

I had an amazing tour with Osmario as my guide. He was very knowledgeable & shared lots of information about El Salvador along the way. I ended up being the only one on the tour & he was patient with me & let me take as many pictures as I wanted, The views were unbelievable! It was a very memorable experience & I would highly recommend!

We had a great time with Osmaro! He was the perfect guide - personable, knowledgeable and caring - for our hike up the volcano. Leaving a bit early was exactly the right thing to do as we missed both the heat and the crowds. In fact, we had the top of the volcano to ourselves. The lunch venue by the lake had good food and an even better view. We recommend the trip without reservation!

Rafael was amazing and so patient with us. It was our 1st time hiking and he was gentle with us, even if the terrain wasn't! The views and history lessons along the way were well worth it! We didn't get to see the lagoon due to the clouds even though we waited for about 30 min at the top. But having the memories of making it to the top will always live on with us!

The Santa Ana hike was amazing! We loved the early morning drive through the beautiful mountains. The views at the top of the volcano were breathtaking. Lunch at the lake was delicious. Herbert was our guide and was super attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this tour and Herbert.