Museum
Military Museum of the Armed Forces of El Salvador
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The Military Museum of the Armed Forces of El Salvador, located at the former El Zapote barracks in San Salvador, offers a comprehensive look at the country's military history. Exhibits include vintage aircraft, tanks, artillery, uniforms, and small arms, with many items outdoors. Visitors can climb into some vehicles and see a helicopter used by former President José Napoleón Duarte. The museum provides a sobering perspective on El Salvador's civil war and military past.
Don't miss
- Outdoor display of aircraft, tanks, and military vehicles
- Indoor exhibits of uniforms, medals, and weaponry
- Preserved helicopter from the 1980s civil war era
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Military Museum of the Armed Forces of El Salvador
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inWalking Tour of The Historic Garrison and its Museum - A Military Story4.9★ · 26 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$30 per personSee dates →
Most bookedUSS Midway Museum Admission: Valid Any Date4.9★ · 2,294 travelers2–5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$41 per personSee dates →
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