Alegría, Mountain town in Usulután, El Salvador.
Located at 1,200 meters above sea level, Alegría features numerous plant nurseries producing tropical flowers, including birds of paradise and orchids.
The town, formerly known as Tecapa, received its city status in February 1891 and housed a philosophy school established by Professor José Miguel Alegría in 1838.
Local residents maintain traditional practices through festivals, with the Feast of the Assumption in August presenting regional music, dances, and parades.
The municipality contains several small eateries serving Salvadoran dishes, basic accommodations, and access points to hiking trails in the surrounding natural areas.
The nearby Laguna de Alegría, recognized as America's Emerald by Gabriela Mistral in 1945, displays yellow-greenish waters resting on sulfur deposits.
Location: Alegría
Address: Alegría, El Salvador Alegría Alegría
GPS coordinates: 13.50734,-88.48640
Latest update: March 14, 2025 09:27
Architectural, natural, and historical sites in El Salvador including its volcanoes, lakes, Mayan sites, and colonial towns. The country features pre-Columbian temples like Tazumal and Joya de Cerén, natural areas such as Los Volcanes National Park and Lake Coatepeque, beaches along the Pacific coast like El Tunco, as well as historical urban centers such as San Salvador and Suchitoto. Visitors can explore waterfalls, hot springs, museums, and religious buildings scattered across the region.
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