😈 Puerta del Diablo: My Honest Review & Tips

Puerta del Diablo, which means “Devil’s Door” in English, is a rock formation with scenic views just outside of San Salvador in El Salvador. Using a clear rating system, I share my honest review of visiting it, along with firsthand tips.

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🍀 Lukiih’s Verdict

Visiting El Salvador’s Puerta del Diablo is worth it if you want to get outside San Salvador and catch a scenic sunset, but I wouldn’t visit the capital just to see it.

• The rock formation has three viewpoints, with the tallest one (called “Chulon”) offering panoramic views. You can see several of El Salvador’s volcanoes and lakes from two of these viewpoints. The view is nice, uncrowded and a great way to escape the city, but it’s not uniquely mindblowing.
• Entrance to Puerta del Diablo is affordable. The parking lot costs $1 per vehicle, and two of the viewpoints cost $3 each. I paid $10 for a round-trip ride from the capital.
• Minimal preparation is required. You’ll need to find 30-45 minute transportation to the rock formation and can get tickets at the door. The climb up to the viewpoints is doable for most people and only takes 10-20 minutes.

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🏆 Where Does It Rank?

Visiting La Puerta del Diablo ranks as the #8 experience I had in El Salvador. Here’s how it compares to other things I did on my trip:

	Experience	Location	Overall Rating
1	🌊 7 Waterfalls	Ruta de Las Flores	7.7
2	🌋 Santa Ana Volcano	Santa Ana	7.4
3	🌈 Café Albania	Ruta de Las Flores	6.5
4	🍖 Juayúa Food Festival	Ruta de Las Flores	6.0
5	🏄‍♀️ El Tunco Surfing Lesson	El Tunco	6.0
6	⚽ Cuscatlán Stadium Soccer Game	San Salvador	5.7
7	📚 National Library of El Salvador	San Salvador	5.4
8	😈 Puerta del Diablo	San Salvador	5.4
9	🚶‍♀️ Historic Center Walking Tour	San Salvador	5.3
10	🚶‍♀️ Centro Walking Tour	Santa Ana	5.0

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