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COLONIAL SUCHITOTO EL SALVADOR
THE CITY OF BIRDS AND FLOWERS |
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Suchitoto, El Salvador
Tourist Information
Points of Interest
Historic Center where it appears that time has been stopped. Here one can
appreciate our history, culture, the cobble stone streets, the panoramic
views of the lake and of the Guazapa volcano. The life of the town itself,
relaxed, the Antigua of El Salvador. Within the town you can see the beautiful
Santa Lucia church, the home and museum of Alejandro Cotto, The house of
the sculptors, Pascal’s Gallery, the Theater of the Ruins, the artisans
festival, the house of culture, the Arte Center for Peace, and the artisan
form of pure cultural patrimony from long ago.
The Lake (A)
This is one of the main attractions not only for its extension but for being
an ecosystem that offers much ornithological interest for abundance as well
as for the variety of species, pelicans, herons, storks ..... being declared
in the 2005 a RAMSAR site.
The Tourist center San Juan Port offers: food, handicrafts, cafeterias and
boat tours of the lake.
Boat tour options:
Island of the donkey
Island of the Hermit
Trinidad Island,
Bird Island.
Waterfall Los Tercios (B)
Taking the highway to Cinquera about 1,5 kilometers from downtown on the
left hand side is the waterfall Los Tercios. Its interest is in the spectacular
composition of hexagonal basalt blocks formed by the abrupt cooling of magma.
It measures 12 meters in height. It has its own legend as well. 4 km further
down the road you can find the hot springs of Agua Calienter, 8Km the Oasis
of Quezalapa and 18 km. from Suchitoto the eco-forest of Cinquera. You can
visit Los Tercios on foot, by bicycle or using the bus route 482.
The Guazapa Volcano (C)
The communities of Palo Grande, El Sitio and La Mora, are natural doorways
to the famous Guazapa Volcano, rich in historical and natural patrimony;
a tropical dry forest that is possible to visit, thanks to the walks and
horseback rides offered by these communities. Attractions: Panoramic views,
beautiful natural springs, hidden waterfalls, caves, remains of indigo processing
and memories from the civil war like: caves, trenches, guerilla camp grounds
and tombs. Guazapa volcano offers nature in its purest form.
La Bermuda (D)
Located only 6 km from Suchitoto on the highway to San Salvador. Attractions:
The recreational center Las Americas, with its swimming pools and fish and
shrimp production tanks. Remains of the historical hacienda La Bermuda.
In 1528 in the valley La Bermuda the primer Villa of San Salvador was founded
and is now known as Cuidad Vieja, this historical site is now under the
protection of CONCULTURA.