Located in the department of Santa Ana, Lake Coatepeque was formed in the crater of a volcano. It is located at an altitude of 745 meters above sea level. The surface of the lake is 25.3 km² and has a maximum depth of 115 meters. The periphery of the lake is adorned with beautiful wooded hills, with a single entrance. To access Lake Coatepeque visitors have to quickly cross the village of El Congo.
Lake Coatepeque is the third largest Lake in El Salvador, after Lake Ilopango and Lake Güija. However, in terms of tourism, Lake Coatepeque is the one that receives the greatest atention.
It is located 70 km from the capital, San Salvador. This natural tourist destination is a perfect option to vacation, relax and enjoy water sports. It has an ideal environment to practice ecotourism, bird watching, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, diving and tour the lake by kayak, boat or jet ski.
On the route to the Lake, there are many viewpoints and restaurants with a panoramic view of Lake Coatepeque. It also has an excellent panoramic view of the Santa Ana volcano and the green hill.
The lake has an island, the island of Teopán. To get to this island, there is a ferry installed. This is at the closest point between the shore of the lake and the island. In addition, it has a couple of small peninsulas, popularly known as Los Anteojos. Name acquired by the figure they form when observed from a distance.
Accomodation
- Cardedeu Residence: Distance from the Wedding Place: 3.7 km (12 min drive)
- Captain Morgan Hostel: Distance from the Wedding Place: 4.0 km (13 min drive)
- Vista Veneto Coatepeque Lake House: Distance from the Wedding Place: 4.0 km (13 min drive)
- Hotel y Restaurante Silver Lake:Distance from the Wedding Place: 4.3 km (14 min drive)
Restaurants
This is a small list of some of the best restaurants in Lake Coatepeque, to give you an idea of what to expect.
- La Pampa: Part of the Cardedeu complex, this restaurant specializes in meat and seafood. Despite having a little expensive prices, the taste and the atmosphere is very good.
- The Eighth Wonder: With two branches in the Lake, one on the shore and another in the area of viewpoints, The Eighth Wonder is one of the best options to spend a day in the Lake. In addition to the restaurant services, they also offer jet ski rentals and boat rides, in addition to the occasional live music.
- Rancho Alegre: A restaurant-bar that also offers accommodation on the shore of the Lake. They present a varied gastronomic offer, especially of cocktails.
- Lake View: A little further away from the rest of restaurants and hotels in the area is Vista Lago. This has typical meals, cabins for rent and walks through the coffee farms in the area, until ending in Lake Coatepeque. In an ideal area to enjoy a swim or a boat ride.
Things to do
- Diving
- Ecotourism
- Bird watching
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Fishing
- Tour the lake by kayak, boat or jet ski
El Salvador Divers
Tel: (503) 2264-0961
E-mail: esdivers@elsalvador.com
Oceánica de Buceo
Whatsapp: (503) 7728-8216
E-mail: oceanica@salnet.net
Scuba Adventures, Dive Center
Tel: (503) 7747-6485
Email: alex@tour503.com
Marifer & Michael 