Juayúa

Juayúa is a mountain town in Sonsonate Department situated on elevated terrain and surrounded by coffee plantations and natural waterfalls. The town spreads across hilly ground with green vegetation and water sources that shape the landscape.

Franciscan missionaries established a settlement here among the Pipil people in 1577 and built an early chapel. That chapel eventually grew into the present-day Santa Lucia Church, which became the town's main religious center.

The Black Christ statue in Santa Lucia Church has been a focal point for religious processions and community gatherings since the late 1500s. Visitors can see how locals gather here to pray and mark important spiritual occasions throughout the year.

Weekend food festivals in the central square offer chances to try traditional Salvadoran cooking from local restaurants and vendors. The best time to visit is on Saturday or Sunday when the streets come alive with food stalls and crowds.

The Los Chorros de La Calera hiking trail passes through working coffee farms on its way to multiple waterfalls, revealing how agriculture shapes daily life here. This path unexpectedly blends nature walks with a view of how local farmers actually work.

Location: Sonsonate Department

Elevation above the sea: 975 m

Address: Juayua, El Salvador

GPS coordinates: 13.84360,-89.74600

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03