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Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026
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El Salvador Temporarily Closes El Boquerón National Park for Maintenance and Conservation Work

The Ministry of Tourism has announced a 30-day closure of El Boquerón National Park on San Salvador Volcano to carry out ecological conservation and infrastructure upgrades, temporarily affecting visitor access to one of the country’s most visited natural sites.
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