Alegría Travel Guide

 rosequartzlover1 Says:  In the crater lake ,I saw an activity which is bubble coming up from the bottom.I can see it very close to a shoreline.The water was cold ,same as other area,so it should not be the steam .It might be only gases coming up through a small fissure. 

 rosequartzlover1 Says:  I found this volcanic shape rock on ground during walking.It's on the west side of the lake ,same area that I found those sulfur mineral.It looked so interesting,so I took the picture.I guess it might be some kind of "basalt" may be "olivine basalt". Olivine is a yellowish... 

 rosequartzlover1 Says:  The name of this lagoon used to be "Tecapa" same name as the volcano.Laguna de Tecapa means lagoon of stone.But now the name has been changed to be Laguna de Alegria according to city name.The highest point of volcanic cone is 1603 meters and the lowest is at 1275meters.We... 

 rosequartzlover1 Says:  At the time I arrived the lagoon,(november 2010)the water level was a bit higher than average.Some part of the path around the lake was flooded.It made some part of the loop inaccessible ,but if you don't worry about your shoes and can walk bare foot through water and mud,it... 

 rosequartzlover1 Says:  I like these rocks and threes ,it must have been looking eerie at night ,that's why some people may have some immagination seeing a woman with long hair and long arms sitting on the rocks at night !!!!! : ) 

 rosequartzlover1 Says:  The entrance fee for the lagoon is 0.25 $ per person.There was a staff standing around the gate waiting to collect the entrance fee,but if you find no body ,he might be in a small kiosk on your left hand side if facing the gate.At that kiosk ,they provide some seats for... 

 rosequartzlover1 Says:  This lagoon located about 2 km. south of Alegria.Time to get there by walking can be 30 to 60 minutes depend on how fast we walk.It's a pleasant uphill walking because the view along the way is so beautiful,passing through coffee plantation,and see Alegria from high... 

 rosequartzlover1 Says:  My first impression to Alegria was the people.When I arrived central park ,I said hello to poliemen hanging around in front of police station which locate at one corner of the park.Not long after said hello to them ,one of them approached us and try to open the small museum... 

 rosequartzlover1 Says:  Alegria central park is lovely.The town itself is small but it's central park is quite a good size.There is a small pavillion which that time they decorate in christmas theme.There is children playground in one corner.They provide many seats around the park,so people can sit... 

 finallyatraveller Says:  I really enjoyed the lagoon. Earlier posts had me weary of the sulphur smells. I was happy to discover that there was minimal smell. We purchased some meat and hot dogs in a small mercado in santa Maria for a cook out. It was a nice way to spend a hot afternoon in El... 

 conejita71 Says:  Si quieres caminar y disfrutar del autèntico pueblito pintoresco debes hacer un paseo por el parque de Alegrìa, disfrutar del clima agradable, conocer la casa del famoso escritor salvadoreño Alberto Masferrer, caminar hacia la antigua iglesia y pasar una tarde agradable y... 

 karla_marjorie Says:  There are beautiful landscapes you´ll enjoy in Alegria. Since the quiet town ´till the lagoon... 

 karla_marjorie Says:  You´ll find a breeding ground and a restaurant in the same place. There is a lot to see inside the place and from the place (the landscape). This one is a little church inside the house. It is a big old house, maybe someone (very wealthy) used to live there or had the place... 

 karla_marjorie Says:  You´ll find here a variety of colorful flowers!!! 

 rosequartzlover1 Says:  I walked in this hostel just to have a look and check the rate of the room ,and found out that they have just a nice atmostphere garden restaurant,with good music.So we had dinner there and their food was so good ,delicious and not expensive at all.We had 1 plate of beef... 

 karla_marjorie Says:  The food it´s ok, ask for cuajada YOU WILL LIKE IT! the ambience is just great, you can have lunch besides a lovely view of Alegria Lagoon. On weekends you´ll find more variety on menu. 

 rosequartzlover1 Says:  Transportation to Alegria can be complicated.Yes,indeed,especially travel cross country from west to eastern city like from Apaneca to Alegria.First of all ,may I tell you about my first plan of the route to Alegria. - From Apaneca ,take bus number 249 to Sonsonate . This...