Montecristo National Park

Start your journey

Metapán, Santa Ana

Dare level: Difficult
10 - 12 hours
Price: $35.99
Available dates:
25.24.2026
25.24.2026
25.24.2026
25.24.2026

A misty forest where El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras quietly meet.

WHY THIS DARE EXISTS?

Because some forests feel like another world.

Montecristo National Park protects one of the last cloud forests in El Salvador, part of the famous Trifinio Biosphere Reserve. Hidden in the mountains near Metapán, the park is known for ancient trees, misty trails, and rare wildlife. If you want a true cloud forest hike in El Salvador, this is the one.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Yes, it gets wild. But never reckless.

Our guides are CPR-certified, First Aid ready, and satellite-connected. Because “no signal” shouldn’t mean “no help.”  Stamp the passport.

Metapán, Santa Ana

LOCATION & DETAILS

Location: Metapán, Santa Ana

Duration: 10 - 12 hours

Difficulty: Difficult

Motto: Three countries. One wild forest.

Receive your official Rutsal Dare Patch — your proof that you didn’t just visit, you conquered

Each patch comes inside a hand-embroidered pouch, crafted by Indigenous women from El Salvador. Inside, you’ll find a secret message — a small reminder of what this journey awakened in you.

Just real hands,  real stories

This isn’t Disneyland

Before you book

Montecristo is a protected cloud forest with changing weather, humidity, and long trails. Expect mud, mist, and a full day of adventure.

PLAN YOUR dare

What’s included

Comfortable transportation
Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English) + local guide
Entrance fee to Montecristo National Park
4x4 pickup transport to Planes de Montecristo
Visit to Hacienda Montecristo, the Garden of 100 Years, viewpoints, and river trails
Bottled water

Exclusion

Meals
Stops outside the itinerary

What to bring

Passport or ID (required for park entry)
Comfortable hiking clothes
Hiking shoes (no sandals)
Hat and light sweater (weather changes quickly)
Swimsuit
Breakfast and lunch
Snacks or fruit
Personal medications if needed
Extra water

Meeting points

Gasolinera UNO – Bulevar de Los Héroes

San Salvador — 5:00 AM

Other pick-up locations available upon request.

Itinerary

5:00 AM – Departure from San Salvador. Early road, mountain views ahead.
8:00 AM – Arrival at Montecristo National Park entrance. Quick check and preparation.
8:30 AM – Arrival at Planes de Montecristo. Fresh air and start of the forest experience.
9:00 AM – Begin hike toward Hondurita River through cloud forest trails.
11:00 AM – Arrival at Hondurita River. Time to relax, swim, and enjoy the forest.
12:20 PM – Return hike to Planes de Montecristo.
1:00 PM – Free lunch time and rest.
1:45 PM – Walk to the Garden of 100 Years.
2:45 PM – Free time to explore viewpoints and forest surroundings.
4:00 PM – Return to San Salvador.

timeline

we help forests grow back stronger

Every booking gives you the option to add a $0.99 donation toward local reforestation projects through Fundación Naturaleza El Salvador.

Start your journey

Together

What Rutsal Survivors Say

Excelente guia y muy buena atención, se preocupa cabalmente por todos los detalles, en explicar la cultura y con conocimiento cientifico, ademas se nota el amor a su pais, explicando con cariño y paciencia cada lugar que recorrimos, muy recomendable

Leonardo Carvajal

This was hands down one of the best parts of our trip. You can tell the team loves what they do. It felt personal, exciting, and way better than a typical touristy experience.