Skip to main content
Baha Buddy
Destination illustration for San Salvador History, Lakes & Dive HeritageAI illustration
Self-guided · DrivingSan Salvador

San Salvador History, Lakes & Dive Heritage

A San Salvador route connecting the Columbus landfall story, underwater heritage, Great Lake, blue holes, research/science, lighthouse heritage, beaches, dive sites, and airport logistics.

  • 8 hr total
  • 12 stops · first stop Long Bay Columbus Landfall Cross

About 8 hours of stops and travel: a full day.

Before you start

Start:
San Salvador Airport, Cockburn Town, resort pickup, or Long Bay
Finish:
Cockburn Town, airport return, beach stop, or dive operator return
Getting around:
The stops are spread out, so plan a car, taxi or driver between them. Car rentals and taxis

Following the itinerary is free. Attractions, transport and boat trips may charge separately.

Each stop keeps its own hours; check before visiting.

Preview the first stops

  1. Long Bay Columbus Landfall Cross

    Stand beside the stone cross at Long Bay, marking Columbus' landfall site.

  2. La Pinta Underwater Monument

    Snorkel out to the La Pinta underwater monument off Long Bay.

10 more stops in the full route.

Back to island guide