When we plan a holiday outside of Spain, we often end up going to the destinations that everyone goes, leaving the others who deserve (and a lot) the penalty. This is the case of El Salvador, A small town that has long been outside the world tourism and which today opens timidly to foreign travelers who guarantee an experience that leads us to surprise. If you are determined to cross the Pozzanghera, in addition to an exotic living room between virgin beaches, volcanic landscapes and tropical forests, we encourage you to include an unknown treasure in your itinerary: Subchittoto. In this beautiful city that borders on Suchitlán Lake you can immerse yourself in the colonial history of this interesting and hospitable Central American country.
The first colonial city of El Salvador
With a name that means place of birds and flowers, Subchittoto It is the first step in love with this Central American country, which is granted between Honduras and Guatemala, and which in every corner offers a postcard image. Founded in the 18th century, this picturesque city e Ancient Capital by El SalvadorIt stands out for its very well preserved colonial architecture. Its cobbled roads, which maintain their original pebbles reflect a rural lifestyle that remains anchored over time. Pay attention to the urban route, of Spanish and rectangular origin that originates from 1528. In their homes, with colored facades and tangled windows, the flowers are not lacking to offer a unique environment.
What to visit in Suchitoto
Wherever you go, surely you will cross the main square, which is Suchiitoto’s heart. And here is one of the buildings that attract more attention with its imposing Neoclassical facade: the church of Santa Lucía. From the seventeenth century, he has been dedicated to the patron saint of the city and from the inside we highlight his beautiful main altar. Then, we follow the walk through the cobbled alleys seasoned with the aromas of the pupusa, the traditional corn cake sold in every corner.
In Suchitoto the color is everywhere, in flowery courtyards They hide inside the houses, in the lush gardens and in buses full of people. And you are not surprised to find another daily stamp: that of the locals on horseback, another of the usual means of transport in this delicious colonial people who stand out for its authenticity.
The municipal market It is our next stop. In addition to trying traditional dishes like The famous PupusasIt will allow you to immerse yourself in local culture and to establish a conversation with the premises, always willing to participate in you with their best smile.
Lake Suchitlán
This artificial lake, also known as Cerrón Grande RevervoirIt is one of the tourist attractions in the area. To enjoy its waters, a rich flora and fauna and its emblematic birds, you can take some of the boats that come out of San Juan Tourist Port Or take the ferry that crosses one part of the lake to the other.
And it is not the only natural place that we recommend to visit. Less than 2 kilometers from the city of Suhitoto is the Cascade third partiesAlthough it is only covered with water during the winter months, during the dry season, it is also worth approaching a hiking path. The jump of water affects both for its height of 10 meters and for its vertical wall of curious stone columns.
