Gateway El Salvador
Gardens/Attractions for children
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Gardens-
(Botanical Gardens)
(Natural History Museum)
For the Young at Heart-
(National Zoo)
(Childrens Museum)
(Museum of Science)
The Museum of Science is the only museum in Central America that focuces on the physical sciences. It was modeled after the well-known "Exploratorium" in San Francisco and is geared towards school children, elementary through college. The museum has an impressive 10 x 16 foot satellite map that shows crater lakes, volcanoes, humid and dry forests, coffee plantations, farms, roads, dams, town, and cities.
The map helps to create an awareness of the environmental challenges ahead to preserve and recover the precious natural ecosystem of El Salvador. There is also a photo gallery of El Salvador's rare species of animals and insects such as the blue Morpho butterfly and the Bridled Tern.
Museo de Ciencias/Stephen W. Hawking
Calle La Reforma #179, Colonia San Benito
Hours: M-Sat. 10-4pm Admission: $1
Tel: 2223-3027
Blue Morpho
A fun and interactive learning center that is divided into four areas; culture, technology, environment, and health. Kids can paint a VW, make paper, practice balance in the Gravity house, sit in the cockpit of a 727, and dozens of other activities. There is a small cafe for refreshments. The only rule is no adults admitted without children!
Parque Zoologica Nacional-Calle Modelo
Hours: W-Sun. 9-4pm Admission: $0.60
Tel: 2270-0828
The zoo covers 10 blocks and is located just on the city limits. There are over 144 different species with the monkey island being the most popular attraction. Tall groves of bamboo grow all along the pathways making for a welcome escape from the heat. The zoo is a great place to meet local Salvadorans who come here on weekends with their children.
Museo de Historia Natural de El Salvador
Calle los Viveros, Parque Saburo Hirao
Hours: W-Sun. 9-4:30pm Admission: $0.60
Tel: 2270-9228
Very close to the zoo, the Museum of Natural History focuses on the flora, fauna, and ecosystems of the country. There are pleasant walking trails and it is a tranquil escape from the bustling city.
Jardin Botanico la Laguna-
Hours: T-Sun. 9-5:30pm Admission: $0.50
The gardens are at the bottom of an old volcanic crater which makes for an interesting setting. There are several shaded trails that wind through the gardens. It is a quick taxi ride to the southwest corner of town where the gardens are located. Just ask for the "Plan de la Laguna."
Tin Marin Museo
de los Ninos-
Parque Cuscatlan
Hours: T-Fri. 9-1 & 2-5pm
S-Sun. 10-1 & 2-6pm
Admission: $2
Tel: 2271-5147
Tin Marin Museum for Children
Monkeys, tigers, and bears...
