Montecristo
El Salvador, Santa Ana
Montecristo
LocationEl Salvador, Santa Ana
RegionSanta Ana
TypeNational Park
Coordinates14.4419°, -89.3256°
Established1987
Area19.73
Nearest CityMetapán (23 km)
About Montecristo
El Salvador's first officially declared national park, located at the Trifinio point where the borders of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras converge. The park protects a mystical cloud forest at elevations up to 2,418 m, characterized by perpetual mist, century-old oaks and laurels, and an extraordinary diversity of orchids, ferns, and wildlife including spider monkeys and quetzals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Montecristo located?
Montecristo is located in Santa Ana, El Salvador at coordinates 14.4419, -89.3256.
How do I get to Montecristo?
To get to Montecristo, the nearest city is Metapán (23 km).
How large is Montecristo?
Montecristo covers approximately 19.73 square kilometers (8 square miles).
When was Montecristo established?
Montecristo was established in 1987.