Concepción de Ataco, Mountain district in Ahuachapán, El Salvador
Located at an elevation of 1240 meters, Concepción de Ataco extends across 61 square kilometers in the Sierra de Apaneca mountain range.
Founded in 1543 as a settlement of Yaqui and Pipil communities, Concepción de Ataco received its city status in 1999 after centuries of administrative changes.
The town celebrates its patron saint festivities from December 11 to 15, with the Día de Los Farolitos illuminating streets with colored lanterns.
Visitors can explore eleven distinct districts, including El Arco, El Limo, and San José, each offering different experiences of local craft shops and traditions.
La Casa de Los Telares, established in 1910, continues to produce handmade textiles through traditional weaving methods used by local artisans.
Location: Central Ahuachapán
Inception: 1770
Elevation above the sea: 1,240 m
Address: Concepción de Ataco, El Salvador 2106 Concepción de Ataco 2106 Concepción de Ataco
GPS coordinates: 13.87034,-89.85090
Latest update: March 9, 2025 21:30
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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Santa Ana Volcano
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Los Volcanes National Park
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Parque Central Moyuta
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Centro para la Cultura y las Artes "Dr. Alfredo Espino"
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