Segen Hostel

Western El Salvador


Not much has changed in recent years at one of Ataco's best little hostels. Rooms are adequate for the price, the rooftop balcony is still a great place to watch the village go about its business, and the hosts still fuss over their guests. Entrance is via a locked gate; don't worry, someone's always home, usually Eduardo, the English-speaking owner.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Western El Salvador attractions

1. Plaza Concordia

3.31 MILES

Green gardens and palms make Plaza Concordia an agreeable spot to catch a breeze. The kiosk occasionally holds concerts and free events.

3. Finca Santa Leticia

4.85 MILES

Finca Santa Leticia is a coffee farm, hotel and restaurant just south of Apaneca. The highlight here is the small on-site archaeological park (admission…

4. Parque Nacional El Imposible

7.85 MILES

Edging Guatemala, the mostly primary forest of Parque Nacional El Imposible shimmers with rivers and beautiful waterfalls. Hiking can get muddy and steep,…

5. Tazumal

14.08 MILES

In the K’iche’ language Tazumal means ‘pyramid where the victims were burned.’ Archaeologists estimate that the verdant 10-sq-km Tazumal area – much of…

6. Casa Blanca

14.58 MILES

Across the highway from Chalchuapa town center and the Tazumal site sits Casa Blanca, home to some Preclassic Maya ruins set in attractive woodland. An…

7. Parque Nacional Los Volcanes

15.6 MILES

Alongside volcanoes in triplicate, Parque Nacional Los Volcanes has hectares of lush forest that provide sanctuary for hundreds of migrating bird species,…

8. Iglesia El Calvario

21.32 MILES

El Calvario has undergone numerous hardships and catastrophes since its initial construction in the early 19th century. Today it's an imposing place that…