Turistic Routes of El Salvador.pdf

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ROUTE OF FLOWERS

Pleasant route from Sonsonate to Abroad and includes five destinations full of cultural tradition,

history, archaeological sites, natural attractions, fine dining, pleasant climate and beautiful

scenery:

Nahuizalco: A 70 kms. From San Salvador.

Your name Nahuatl means "four Izalcos", as it

was founded by four families of Izalco.

People of Indian tradition and whose main

attractions are the night market and shops

and craft workshops.

Salcoatitán: "The city of Quetzalcoatl" is a small

coffee town, whose main attraction is the colonial

church, located opposite the picturesque Central

Park in which is held a food festival where you can

taste typical local dishes.

Juayúa: Attractive city whose name in Nahuatl

means "river of purple orchids" has a pleasant

climate, diversity of stories and legends, unique

natural sites, and a famous food festival that takes

place every weekend in front of his impressive

church, which honors the Black Christ.



Apaneca: coffee area for excellence in El

Salvador, where you get excellent quality coffee

worldwide. In this area you can also find the

majestic scenery, exotic natural landscapes and

an archaeological site 2600 years old.

Concepción de Ataco: Village in the heart of the

Sierra de Apaneca, its main attraction is the textile

industry with rustic methods and religiousimagery. You can find excellent restaurants and

comfortable accommodations.



PARADISE ROAD CRAFT

Approximately 100 kms. From the city of San Salvador to the country's highest point 2730 meters

above the sea level, (m). One of the most scenic areas of the country, with cooler weather and a

series of natural and handmade.

Cihuatán: Archaeological site whose name means "Place of

Women", and has one of the largest ball games found in the

country was occupied by different groups of people with the

last post-classical period, the most important and mostly

investigated after conquest.

La Palma: Picturesque village cool climate where

the most representative made country crafts, wood

and painted with colorful landscapes, whose style

was created by artist Fernando Llort.

San Ignacio: People of craftsmen very quiet

and safe, with beautiful landscapes of cypress

and pine.



El Pital: This hill is the highest point in the

country (2730 m). From the top you can

have a breathtaking view of the majority

of Salvadoran territory and part of

Honduras.

Las Pilas: Organic crop area, land of great fertility

in which you can purchase fresh fruits and

vegetables: carrots, cabbage, lettuce, chives,

strawberries, peaches and others, as well as a

variety of flowers.



VOLCANO COMPLEX

Andes Natural Area: Beautiful scenic

landscapes, abundant trees and a variety of

orchids, birds, snakes and reptiles native to

the area. You can find camping areas,

common cabins, great lookouts and a trail

to climb the volcano of Santa Ana

Santa Ana Volcano or Llamatepec: It is the highest of

the Pacific volcanic chain with 2,365 meters. At the

bottom of one of its craters is a small lagoon emerald

green sulfur with fumes vapors.

Izalco Volcano: One of the youngest volcanoes in

the world activity remained almost continuing from

1772 until February 1957 and still active. It has an

elevation of 1910 meters.



Cerro Verde: National Park which has a

height of 2030 meters and is connected

to the Santa Ana volcano by a natural

corridor Plateau called San Blas, which

connects the two peaks. The whole area

is ideal for hiking, practicing ecotourism,

hiking, bird watching, horseback riding

and camping.

Coatepeque Lake:

Located in the

department of Santa Ana

has an area of 24.8 km2

and its height is 740

meters. Coatepeque Lake

was formed due to the

collapse of the tops of a

group of volcanic cones

thousands of years ago.

Currently the lake is a

beautiful natural paradise

and a great place topractice guapote fishing,

diving, jet skiing, as well as pedal boats or motor boats ride.



ARCHAEOLOGICAL ROUTE

This route will lead you through the major archaeological sites of El Salvador that are part of the Mayan World and remnants of the colonial era.

Joya de Ceren: Declared a World Heritage Site by

UNESCO. The only place in the Mayan world

showing the daily life of Mayan Indians.

San Andrés: Site that was an important ceremonial

center, where they also found the first obraje of Indigo

from the colonial era.

Santa Ana: The second largest city in the

country. Its main attraction is its unique

historical center, an architectural treasure.



Chalchuapa: Constitute the largest archaeologicalsite in the country.

Tazumal: This is a must for lovers of archeology, jade and reproductions of ancient vases.

Casablanca: Archaeological site of the

fifteenth century. It has an indigo dyeing

workshop.

St. James Church: Its construction

eighteenth century, contains labeled

boxes in the colonial era, imagery,

paintings and silverware.



ROUTE OF PEACE

Natural paradise here you have a unique experience to know the history and culture of our

ancestors, indigenous traditions, living nature, fresh air and crystal springs flowing rivers,

waterfalls and streams, make this place an enchanting ready to be discovered in an unforgettable

adventure.

Perquín: A village green surrounded by coffee

plantations and pine forests with a pleasant

climate, from the mountains. Perquín has food

services, accommodation options, craft shops

and ground transportation.

Villa del Rosario: From this picturesque village

can begin to search Araute River Waterfall, an

impressive waterfall of 30 meters high, which

reach only those with enough spirit of

adventure.

Arambala: People practicing resource rich natural

tourism and enjoy its scenic beauty. It has a cool

climate and flora is constituted by a sub tropical

rainforest.



Cacaopera: In the main square is the colonial

church built in the year 16660. In its

construction, its walls surprised almost 5 meters

wide. Very near the church is a bell tower

holding 3 large bronze bells dating from 1721.

Corinto:This hot town located between the

mountains of the Cordillera Cacahuatique -

Coroban, hides a precious treasure, which is

registered as a National Monument, the Caves

of the Holy Spirit. (Main displays of rock art in

El Salvador).



ARTISAN ROUTE

Enjoy the unique works of art that are born from the hands of Salvadoran artisans and colonial

heritage embodied in the people of Suchitoto and Ilobasco.

Lake Ilopango: The country's largest lake inside a

volcanic crater.

Ilobasco: The main attraction of this town is

making crafts in clay. Visit the workshops and a

variety of shops where you will find the most vivid

expressions of the imagination of the artisans.

Suchitoto: The "bird-flower city" from which you can

have a breathtaking view of Lake Suchitlán. Colonial

style town with a wide variety of lodging and dining

deals.



OF THE SUMMITS ROUTE

Discover diversity of landscapes and natural attractions that make this original route nestled in the

mountains Tecapa-Chinameca in Usulutan.

Jocotal Lake: Wildlife Refuge, unique in the

country declared a Ramsar site.

Chaguantique: It is the perfect place to admire the beautiful

butterfly Big Blue and a large colony of Spider Monkeys.

Jiquilisco Bay: One of the most beautiful natural

sites in salt water, lush vegetation compound,salty forests, coconut trees, large islands, desert

and paradise beaches.



Berlin: City cool climate and beautiful

scenery.

Santiago de Maria: Beautiful city surrounded

by mountains and forests. It houses the largest

coffee producer in the country.

Alegría: Small villa with an attractive surprising

crater lagoon of Alegria.

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