Nahuizalco, District in Northern Sonsonate, El Salvador.
Nahuizalco extends across 34 square kilometers at an elevation of 540 meters, featuring residential zones and commercial areas within its boundaries.
The district preserves its Pipil indigenous roots from pre-colonial times, maintaining connections to Nahuatl-speaking communities that first inhabited the region.
Local artisans maintain traditional weaving techniques, creating textiles and handicrafts that represent generations of inherited knowledge and skills.
Regular bus services connect Nahuizalco to major cities in Sonsonate department, with transportation running from early morning until late afternoon.
The night market operates without electrical lighting, allowing vendors to sell their products by candlelight, creating different shopping experiences.
Location: Northern Sonsonate
Elevation above the sea: 540 m
Address: Nahuizalco, El Salvador Nahuizalco Nahuizalco
GPS coordinates: 13.77919,-89.73730
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:35
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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23.3 km
Joya de Cerén
41.1 km
San Andrés, El Salvador
37.7 km
Izalco
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Santa Ana Volcano
14.2 km
Santa Ana Cathedral, El Salvador
31 km
El Imposible National Park
24.8 km
Casa Blanca, El Salvador
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Chingo
37.7 km
Los Volcanes National Park
13.4 km
Barra de Santiago
30.7 km
National Theatre of Santa Ana
31 km
Estadio Óscar Quiteño
28.5 km
Parque Libertad
30.9 km
El Trapiche
25.2 km
Santa Teresa Hot Springs.
16.3 km
Salto Malacatiupán
25.1 km
Teatro Nacional de Santa Ana
31 km
Playa Los Cóbanos
29.2 km
Casa Blanca Archaeological Site
24.3 km
Museo del Ferrocarril
6.9 km
Cerro Singüil
32.6 km
Railway Museum Plaza
6.8 km
Phare d'Acajutla (National Pier)
23.7 km
Centro para la Cultura y las Artes "Dr. Alfredo Espino"
19.9 km
Sonsonate Cemetery
5.6 km
Iglesia Juayua
7.2 km
Los Volcanes Sector Los Andes National Park
16.2 kmReviews
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