Things to Do in Santa Ana
Enjoy a truly local experience by someone born and raised in Santa Ana. An authentic and meaningful tour.
No matter where in the world you go, don't underestimate the wisdom of the local people. No travel guide or book can point you towards a real experience the same way that a local
can.
Come join me to see how great life is in our city.
On the tour we will visit:
- Local neighborhoods with lots of history
- Insights and history of the town
- Meet the people that make this place home
- Local and authentic Pupuserias
- See through our eyes what life here has been like
- Town Center
- Visit a local pub
Get to know my town in a very and unique way!
Respect the locals...
Forget boring tours! We’ll walk for 3 hours through Santa Ana’s historic center, sharing laughs, stories, streets, and amazing photo spots for your feed, along with tales that will spark your imagination.
Get ready for a mix of history, culture, photos, local food and drinks, and coffee, and why not? Maybe even some new friends.
Connect with the soul of the city and the country with the daily lives of locals: their fears, their joys, their opinions, and the recent past of a nation that has gone from being the most violent to one of the most peaceful, surprising everyone.
Please, come hungry. Come curious. Come willing to connect.
This is Santa Ana, raw, real, fun, and unforgettable. Book now and let's make memories.
What to Expect:
Then & Now photo comparisons.
Taste local fruits & street snacks, and visit the public market.
Historic Santa Ana and explanation of the gang phenomenon, from its origins to its eradication.
Legends, stories, and anecdotes, and laughs that bring Santa Ana to life.
📍 Iconic Stops Along the Way:
✔ Liberty Plaza (Plaza Libertad)
We will meet exactly inside the kiosk located at the center of Plaza Libertad
✔ Santa Ana Cathedral
✔ Santa Ana main streets
✔ Santa Ana Theater (from the outside)
✔ The Central Market
✔ Cafe
Santa Ana
Join me on a tour of Santa Ana. Each opportunity can be different. More food? More history? More coffee? Of course we can do it. Discover Santa Ana and its history through the eyes of a local. Be part of our culture with me. And so, without realizing it, the tour ends. But not as you expected. You'll leave with the feeling of having experienced something unique. As if you were part of a secret club. As if the city itself had revealed a piece of its soul to you.
What are you going to see?
- Introduction of the Santa Ana city
- Street food tour
- Coffee and chocolate tasting
- Q&A about history
- recommendations time
I invite you to this part of the best tour in the city of Santa Ana, starting at 9:30 am in front of the Cathedral, and late at 3:30 pm, lasting a maximum of 3 hours of tour and you choose the language: English or Spanish. On the route I will explain to you in detail everything relating to the history and culture of our beautiful city, in the same way we will tend to emblematic places such as: the Cathedral and the Center of Arts. So you can also visit a good cafe, or if you prefer, you can try the local food of your choice off the beaten track, at the end of the Tour I will recommend an excellent place to taste our typical platter: the Pupusas.
Welcome to Santa Ana!!
(If the availability is full, text to WhatsApp +503 77969968)
To welcome you with open arms to our beautiful city, Curly Tours is offering you the best of our culture in this free walking tour , let's start and enjoy a tour through the historic center of Santa Ana and discover the colonial architecture preserved over time, its history and the emblematic places that make this city one of the jewels of the country.
What can you expect from this adventure?
- Mini Coffee Tour
- Guided tour inside the Cathedral of Santa Ana.
- Enjoy a delicious coffe cup with coffee cultivated in the mountains of our country.
- Relive the city's history in its historic buildings.
- Meet our Municipal School of the Arts.
- The story of our national theater is located in the heart of the city.
- During the walk, we will take breaks where you can satisfy your palate with dishes from our local companies.
- You will be able to visit our municipal market where a tragic fire occurred in 2021 which strongly marked the economy of many families but is now being rebuilt as a new city project.
- During the walk you will have tourist information on our city that will allow you to have an even more pleasant stay.
- Ending the tour we will go to eat our traditional dishes prepared with love for you in our local restaurants.
Don't hesitate and book this amazing experience today!
Welcome to Santa Ana!
You're finally here! If you'd like to discover the city like a local, join me on one of my tours!
I'd be happy to guide you through this amazing city and show you everything Santa Ana has to offer!
On the tour we cover the most important places and attractions , such as:
- Historic city center
- History of our culture
- central parks
- Local food and drinks
- Santa Ana Central Market
- Main churches
- Recommendations for local places to relax
The tour is a great way to learn about the culture of Santa Anaand discover the colorful history of the city, from the founding of the city , through the Mayan culture and the time of Spanish colonization , the Revolution of 44 , until the 21st century.
I cover the top sights through stories and fun facts , but I also go off the beaten track to discover some hidden gems!
I'll be talking about the do's and don'ts of Santa Ana , while also recommending where and what to eat and drink.
Meeting point: In front of Santa Ana City Hall . Watch out for the Statue of Liberty!
Book now and see you soon!
Alex
- Important:
On this afternoon tour, you'll need a flashlight; if you don't have one, we'll provide one for you. - Displacement:
We'll drive from downtown Santa Ana to Cerro Tecana. We'll arrive in approximately 15 minutes. - Hike:
Once on the hill, we will begin the walk, which lasts approximately 35 minutes, along the paths that lead us directly to the cross. - Difficulty:
It is an easy route and does not represent much difficulty to climb.
When we reach the top, there is a 15-meter-high cross where we can see the entire city of Santa Ana.
We'll spend approximately 30 minutes enjoying the view. You'll be able to take photos and videos, then we'll begin our descent back to the central park and conclude our adventure.
I invite you to take our tour, you will like it and enjoy this adventure very much.