Fresh Finds Along the Rutas de Las Flores

El Salvador is lush with delicious fruits that absolutely should be on your “must try” list. Which won’t be difficult, considering they are easily accessible! Depending on the season, signature fruits like piñas (pineapples), coconuts, mangoes, papayas, zapotes, and more can be found through roadside vendors all along Rutas de Las Flores. Join one of our guided tours and taste the journey firsthand!

Pineapples line the street stand, ripe for the delight of fruit lovers on the go! (Jones, 2026)

Stopping for a bite of pineapple includes pulling over on the side of the road in the warm sun and picking out your perfect piña from a friendly vendor. Then, the colorful fruit is sliced up efficiently right in front of you, seasoned with Chamoy and tajín if desired, and you’re sent on your way! The pineapple is juicy, ripe, and oh-so-satisfying. It’s the perfect treat for hungry tourists on the go.

Coconuts have a similar approach: pull over at a market stand selling coconuts when you spot one. This is the perfect treat because coconuts contain the best of both worlds - full of refreshing coconut water and the meaty goodness of the fruit itself. After selecting your prize, the coconuts are diced and drained, then handed back in a plastic bag with a straw. Pro tip: drink all the fresh coconut water first, then tear into the “comida de coco,” aka the coconut meat!

The exciting selection of the perfect coconut. (Jones, 2026)

Whether you’re acquiring a variety of fresh tropical fruits from roadside vendors or while wandering through colorful villages in Rutas de las Flores to hunt them down at street markets, our tour guides know all the best spots. We will help you savor the essence of El Salvador!