Sonsonate

This destination is celebrated for its cuisine. Sample the yuca steamed over wood fire, a flavorful local dish to remember.

Enjoy the mild weather in Salcoatitán at 1,045 meters above sea level. Just 81 kilometers from San Salvador, this charming town is part of the scenic Ruta de las Flores.

The town is known for traditional crafts, and visitors can see the motifs artisans use in mosaic murals that give Salcoatitán its special charm. Visit the attractive art galleries.

Explore the Museo de la Imprenta (Printing Museum), where you can see the origins and development of printing in El Salvador.

Visit the small plaza by the town's entrance. Enjoy the shade of a centuries-old ceiba tree that greets visitors. This sacred indigenous tradition predates the town.

Weekends are special when the food festival sets up in the central square in front of the vibrant colonial church.