When you're touring the Local Zone of Peace, your delegation will:

  • See the reconstruction of communities following Hurricane Stan;

  • Visit local self-sufficiency projects: innovative organic farms, sustainable use of endangered wetlands, and organized communities building dignified lives.

  • Tour El Salvador's Local Zone of Peace;

  • Engage in solidarity work alongside the campesinos in their projects;

  • Hear first hand stories of the civil war including the role of Archbishop Romero, the Jesuits, and the Maryknoll sisters;

  • Pause at the beachfront for rest as well as reflection on and discussion of the experience.

Every year, the tour schedule is a little different. The activities generally stay the same, but their order may change.

This itinerary reflects the activities of the Zone of Peace tour.

Delegations and group tours done at other times during the year may be shorter or longer, and therefore may have different activities.

Day 1


  • Arrive at San Salvador International Airport.
  • Welcome to El Salvador.  Brief orientation.
  • Stay overnight in Ciudad Romero
Day 2
  • Morning: Visit Agricultural Nursery & Plant Seeds for Tree Project *
  • Afternoon: Visit Agricultural & Art Projects
  • Stay overnight in Ciudad Romero
Day 3
  • Morning: Visit Environmental Projects in Isla de Mendez
  • Afternoon: Help reforest wetlands on Bay of Jiquilisco *
  • Stay overnight in Ciudad Romero
Day 4
  • Morning: Solidarity work on Agricultural Projects *
  • Afternoon: Visit Tattoo Removal and Radio Projects
  • Stay overnight in Ciudad Romero
Day 5 Day in San Salvador
  • Visit the Divine Providence Chapel where Archbishop Romero was murdered and his humble home
  • Visit the University of Central America, site of the Jesuits' martyrdom.
  • Visit the Cathedral:
    a) Front: Fernando Llort's mural
    b) Inside: the dome and the tomb of Archbishop Romero.
  • Arts & Crafts shopping
  • Stay overnight in Ciudad Romero
Day 6
  • Celebrate the Anniversary of the Local Zone of Peace.
  • Stay overnight in Costa del Sol (Beach).
Day 7
  • Rest and Reflection at the Costa del Sol (beach).
  • Meeting with Community Leaders
  • Stay overnight at Costa del Sol.

Day 8 
  • Departure from San Salvador International Airport. Return home.

* Alternative, low-impact, activities are available as well during time scheduled for solidarity work.

For more information contact Shell Balek at 512-388-7957