The Izalco Volcano is one of El Salvador’s most iconic natural landmarks and a symbol of the country’s volcanic landscape. Located within Cerro Verde National Park, Izalco sits between the Santa Ana and Cerro Verde volcanoes. It first erupted in 1770, emerging from the flank of the older Ilamatepec (Santa Ana) Volcano. For nearly two centuries, Izalco erupted so frequently that sailors navigating the Pacific coast nicknamed it “The Lighthouse of the Pacific.” At night, its glowing lava could be