Salcoatitán, Coffee town in Sonsonate, El Salvador
Salcoatitán stands at 1045 meters above sea level on the Apaneca Ilamatepec mountain range, offering a moderate climate throughout the year.
The settlement changed its name from Quetzalcoatitlán, meaning city of the Wind and Star God, to Salcoatitán and received village status in 1824.
The San Miguel Arcángel Church, constructed from calicanto and tile in the early 19th century, features two temples side by side after earthquake damage.
The central municipal park hosts weekend food festivals where visitors can sample regional specialties and traditional Salvadoran dishes like pupusas and tamales.
A 400-year-old Ceiba tree at the town entrance holds local significance, with tradition suggesting benefits from embracing its trunk while speaking Nahuatl.
Location: Salcoatitán
Address: R6HR+RWR, Salcoatitan, El Salvador Salcoatitan Salcoatitan
GPS coordinates: 13.82995,-89.75756
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:48
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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El Trapiche
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Cerro Singüil
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Centro para la Cultura y las Artes "Dr. Alfredo Espino"
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Sonsonate Cemetery
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Iglesia Juayua
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