Morazán Department

Morazán Department is an administrative region in eastern El Salvador with mountainous terrain and several towns serving as local centers. The area spans different elevations and shapes the daily rhythm of residents through its varied landscape.

The region was founded in 1875 with Osicala as its first administrative center, before San Francisco Gotera took over this role. During the Salvadoran Civil War from 1979 to 1992, it became a center of fighting and social transformation.

The people here speak through their monuments and stories, keeping the memory of difficult times alive in how they have rebuilt their communities. This land holds deep meaning for those who stayed and those who return.

Bus connections link the towns and villages, allowing visitors to move between different areas of the region. The journeys are short enough to visit multiple places in a day if you start early.

The Grotto of Corinto holds ancient rock carvings and cave paintings showing that indigenous people lived here centuries ago. These artworks offer a rare glimpse into life before European arrival.

Location: El Salvador

Inception: July 14, 1875

Capital city: San Francisco Gotera

Part of: Eastern Zone of El Salvador

Shares border with: San Miguel Department, La Unión Department, Intibucá Department, La Paz Department

GPS coordinates: 13.69518,-88.10608

Latest update: December 22, 2025 16:03