Nahuizalco

In the Department of Sonsonate 80 km . San Salvador is Nahuizalco, Nahuat language that signify: THE FOUR IZALCOS. It is believed that at one time came to have four times as many indigenous people of Izalco , which was known as FOUR IZALCOS.

It is one of the strongest and oldest indigenous nuclei of El Salvador , founded and inhabited by Pipils where you can still see some women with indigenous refajo (traditional dress, skirt upwind to the hip that is entrenched in the waist through knot). The fabric of refajos can be purchased at workshops Nahuizalco. Some residents of Nahuizalco still speak the language Nahuat.

You can enjoy the festival employers and handicraft fair from June 20 to 25 in honor of San Juan Bautista (St. John the Baptist), which usually display popular dances dating from 300 years or so. At present only presents dance The Historiantes; is the most popular and well-known dance ceremonial warrior and with proper religious grounds.

It offers the only night market, most of the crops produced in cantons are traded in the market Nahuizalco. Two markets are developed, one from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm another at 10:00 PM here you can watch the vendors with lighted candles in their baskets, which gives a nice spectacle.

ACCOUNT WITH THE FOLLOWING NATURAL SITES:

• Canton Sisimitepex
• Birth Anal Arriba
• Birth of the river Arenal
• The Poza Las Vueltas
• Jumping From Los Pericos
• River Falls Papalualte

Salcoatitan

At the height of Km. 73 is the diversion to Salcoatitán during the journey you can see sales of crafts, drawn up in wicker, tule and extensive coffee that characterizes the area.

Full name is QUETZALCOATITLAN that Nahuat language signify "The City of Quetzalcuat (God of the Wind and Lucero of the Aurora )" which was the city where he worshipped the God of the Wind and Lucero in the morning.

It has a small and beautiful colonial church that dates from the early nineteenth century, calicanto, and tile roof, dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel , whose feast is celebrated in November.

NATURAL SITES:

• The Sentadero or the Alps

Juayúa

It signify " River of Orchids Purples " or "The city of Red Orchids " has a jewel sculptural, or Black Christ Our Lord of Juayúa, carved in the late fifteenth century, which is similar to Esquipulas ( Guatemala ).

According to tradition where today stands the altar, there was a centenarian Ceiba, " La Ceiba Pregnant ", which was heading by lightning and its interior appeared crucified surrounded by orchids in San Sebastian .

The first Sunday in July is celebrated Mass oath of the blood of Christ. In the same jurisdiction is the volcano of the Eagles, with two dominant peaks, west or Tapantubusto to 6,601 feet high and the oriental to 6,546 feet high, between these opens the single central crater in which there hosts The Frogs lagoon, which is a swamp crater form, access is difficult feat but pleasant for tourists who love the trips.

TOURISM RELIGIOUS IN JUAYÚA:

• TEMPLE OF CHRIST BLACK

Facing the municipal park Juayúa, is the architectural gem, pride of Juayúa people, this temple erected in honor of the Black Christ, serves as a point of pilgrimage for many Catholics, and people of Juayúa celebrates its patron saint festivities in his honor. You can enjoy your holidays from 6 to 15 January in honor of the Black Christ

NATURAL SITES

• Source of St. Lucia
• River Monterrey
• Lagoon the Frogs
• Blasts of the Calera

Apaneca

At km. 70.7 is the diversion to Apaneca, during the trip will include majestically Juayúa, are distinguished in the hills for tree-winds that protect the coffee and the range Amatepec, hills surrounding the path Apaneca.

Salvadoran population is located higher up, then took a picturesque plateau between the hill and Apaneca volcanoes shut down the Lagunita and the green lagoon to 1,477 meters as possesses a hill known as Cerro de Oro (Gold hill) since their height produces the best coffee.

Apaneca or Apanejecat literally means "wind in the form of flow" or "Chiflón" Aztec language means " Wind River ". Because in that area winds blow extraordinary violence

In its jurisdiction there are two gaps crater form: The lake Green and the Nymphs. Lagoon of the Nymphs: located in the canton San Ramoncito, This gap has an extension of approximately 300 ha . Of Apaneca to Lagoon of the Nymphs, there is a distance of 1.55 mi . Is a natural place quite beautiful, its climate favors the flora and fauna of the area, his name because of the large number of nymphs that exists at the site, according to the story was so named because the migratory birds brought to the scene a flower strange to be suitable to the climate and that was floating in water forever.

It comes into the category of wildlife refuge, is of volcanic origin and burnout in one part of the crater has built a dam and maintain the proper level of water and can vary according to the station.

The Lake Green : named for the predominant color in its waters, has a length of 300.00 hectares . Its depth is 11 meters in the central part, is surrounded by coffee plantations, pine, cypress and tule; with a cool weather thanks to the height of 6,000 feet , providing a welcoming landscape inviting to contemplate. It is located northwest of the chain Ataco, in the crater of the same name, west of Ahuachapan.

This volcano is considered to be one of the greatest heights of the mountain range Apaneca, therefore echo Lake Green or Cunhtepec means "seven hills"

The mountain range Apaneca or Chichicastepec is at an altitude of 5,958.17 feet and due to its favorable geographical location and height, is the perfect combination to its peak can be observed from the Pacific Ocean by creating this an impressive panoramic view, their access is done (roads) trails natural surrounded by vegetation and by pine, cypress, wildflowers and sunflowers own Apaneca.

The Bosquecito (forest little) is another attraction of the city of Apaneca, located on Km. 93 north of the town of Apaneca , introduced variety of vegetation such as pine, cypress, cedar, walnut and coffee, giving half an environment very cool. Their paths (roads) are naturally carpeted with pine dry, as well as part of their complementary areas has an area of PICNIC and areas designed for camping.

Admission is quite accessible because it is located on the main road Apaneca, better known as Route of the Flowers.

Concepción of Ataco

In Nahuat language this means "Place of high springs," this population is of origin and was founded by pre-Columbian Indians Pipils in the heart of the mountain range Apaneca.

Still remaining artisans of the looms one of them located on 2 nd Av. South Neighborhood Center .

Some of the crafts that can be found in Ataco are: embroidery, carpentry, cabinetmaking and metalwork

Their patron saint festivities are held from 11 to 15 December in honor of the patron saint of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception.

NATURAL SITES

• The Hill Empalizada
• The Pastoriílla
• The Chico
• Pool Atzumpa
• Hill Chico