Zacatecoluca, Administrative capital in La Paz Department, El Salvador
The municipality spans 425 square kilometers at the foot of San Vicente Volcano, with neighborhoods extending through the Rio Lempa valley region.
In 1844, Zacatecoluca received recognition as a Generous and Loyal City before becoming the departmental capital of La Paz in 1852.
The Santa Lucia Catholic Church maintains deep connections with local traditions, featuring architectural elements that reflect Spanish colonial influences.
The central market district provides fresh agricultural products, while public transportation connects the city to San Salvador through regular bus services.
The birthplace of Jose Simeon Cañas contributed to Central American history by successfully advocating for slave emancipation in 1825.
Location: La Paz Department
Elevation above the sea: 210 m
Website: https://www.zacatecoluca.gob.sv/portal/
Website: https://zacatecoluca.gob.sv/portal
GPS coordinates: 13.50729,-88.87021
Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:25
Puerta del Diablo
37 km
National Palace
40.8 km
San Vicente
10.5 km
National Theatre of El Salvador
40.7 km
Ilopango
26.2 km
Catedral Metropolitana del Divino Salvador del Mundo
40.7 km
Iglesia El Rosario
40.4 km
Museo de la Fuerza Armada de El Salvador
39.9 km
Plaza Gerardo Barrios
40.7 km
Hospital Nacional Rosales
42.3 km
Cerro San Jacinto
37.1 km
Tecapa
40.1 km
Museo Tin Marin
42.4 km
Iglesia de María Auxiliadora
41.6 km
Tin Marin, Children's Museum
42.4 km
Monumento a la Paz
39 km
Taburete
37.3 km
Casa de las Academias
41.4 km
Catedral de Zacatecoluca
197 m
Monumento a la Memoria y la Verdad
42.3 km
Monumento Cristo de La Paz
39 km
Estadio Antonio Toledo Valle
1.4 km
Cuscatlán Bridge
34.7 km
Government Center Tower (San Salvador)
41.7 km
Centro Cívico Cultural Legislativo
41.6 km
Museo Universitario de Antropología
41.7 km
Apastepeque
25.9 km
Saint Sebastian Analco Church
371 mReviews
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