Hotel de Montaña El Pital

El Salvador


If you need a little more comfort when bracing for the great outdoors – and you're not alone – then this mountain resort is a reasonable deal. Pretty cabins, Mexican-themed hacienda rooms and a fine restaurant make it worthwhile. And the mountain-side location – well, it's truly remarkable. It has an office in San Salvador.


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