This vibrant city hosts the traditional San Miguel Carnaval held the last weekend of November each year, which fills the streets with lively music and spectacular parades. This celebration draws Salvadorans and international visitors, particularly members of the Salvadoran diaspora. If you visit San Miguel, be sure to visit the imposing Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, the country's second-largest cathedral, after San Salvador's Metropolitan Cathedral. San Miguel is a dynamic modern city offering diverse tourism and culinary experiences.