Nice drive from Sonsonate to Ahuachapán comprising 5 main destinations: Salcoatitán, Nahuizalco, Juayua, Apaneca and Ahuachapan.
All are places of outstanding natural beauty, enjoy a pleasant climate, fertile lands that show a colorful journey with the mixture of aromas in the area. On weekends you can enjoy the gastronomic fairs in different towns that make up this route where you will find exotic and delicious national and international dishes, or horse riding, carriages and a small train that runs through the city of Juayúa.
You can visit many traditions and culture activities as the development of wicker furniture and crafts, crafts made with Indigo, looms or a delicious coffee. A others in the area can perform activities such as rappel and canopy.
Nahuizalco
Nahuizaldo is located 80 Km. from San Salvador where People have a lot of
Indian traditions . Its name in Nahuatl means "los 4 Izalcos" . it was
founded by four families from the town of Izalco who used the Nahuatl language
to communicate.
It is one
of the strongest and oldest Indian groups from El Salvador, it was founded and habited
by pipiles where you can still see some indigenous women in refajo (traditional
dress, skirt tied at the hip which is secured at the waist by node) . The
fabric to make refajos can be purchased innworkshops
of Nahuizalco. Some residents of
Nahuizalco still speaking Nahuatl as a fisrt language.
One of its
attractions is the night market, located in the center of town, and it is lit with candles. Here you can buy
handicrafts and traditional items as well as food and drinks specific to the
site; to others, most of the agricultural products grown in the cantons are
placed on the market Nahuizalco. Two markets, one from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and
another at 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM here you can see the vendors with lit
candles in their baskets are developed, which gives a nice show .
Begins Friday and ends day day Sunday? night markets
SALCOATITÁN
Its full
name is QUETZALCOATLAN, in Nahuatl
language means "The City of Quetzalcoatl" (god of wind and star of
the aurora). Salcoatitán is a small coffee town, whose main attractions are its
colonial church, located opposite the picturesque central park and its
gastronomic festival that takes place on Sundays, where you can taste variety
of typical dishes.
JUAYUA
Its name in
Nahuatl means "River of Purple Orchids" or "City of the Red
Orchid". Juayúa has a pleasant climate, diversity of stories and legends,
sites of outstanding natural beauty and a famous gastronomic festival that
takes place every weekend in front of his church.
It has a
real sculptural jewel; The Black Christ or Lord of Juayúa, carved in the late
fifteenth century, which is similar to Esquipulas (Guatemala). According to
tradition where today stands the high altar, there was a centennial Ceiba,
"La Ceiba Pregnant" which was split by lightning and inside appeared
crucified surrounded by orchids of San Sebastián.
One of its
greatest natural attractions is the Los Chorros waterfall La Calera, 2 Km. From
the city. The lagoon of Las Ranas is another beautiful landscape.
The
first Sunday of July Mass sworn blood of Christ is celebrated. In the same
jurisdiction is the volcano of the Eagles, with two dominant peaks, the western
or Tapantubusto to 2.012 meters high and 1.995 meters East to high, between the
central and unique crater opens; at the bottom of the lagoon of Las Ranas
staying; it is a pitting swamp, difficult feat but pleasant for tourists who
like hiking.
RELIGIOUS
TOURISM in Juayua:
NATURAL
SITES
• Source of
Santa Lucia
• Monterrey Rio
• Laguna Seca de las Ranas
• Chorros de la
Calera
APANECA.
It is the
Salvadoran town located at higher altitudes, occupying a scenic plateau between
the hills of Apaneca and extinct volcanoes of Lagunita and green lagoon 1,477 M
.S.N.M. So it has a hill known as the Cerro de Oro as its height coffee of the
highest quality, which is exported worldwide is grown. In addition to very
beautiful natural landscapes, this area is an archaeological site 2,600 years
old.
Apaneca or
Apanejecat literally means "wind power as" ie "Chiflón" in
the Aztec language means "River of Light". Because in that spot the
winds blow with extraordinary violence
In its
jurisdiction there are two crater-lakes: Laguna Verde and Laguna of the Nymphs.
La Laguna of the Nymphs: located in Canton San Ramon, This lagoon has an
approximate extencion 300 De Apaneca has to Laguna Nymphs, there is a tour of
2.5 kilometers is a very beautiful natural site, its climate favors. flora and
fauna, its name due to the large number of nymphs that exists in the place, so
the story was so named because migratory birds brought the place a strange
flower that was adapted to the climate and that it floated in water forever.
This
volcano is considered to be one of the highest peaks of the Sierra Apaneca, so
no echo or Cunhtepec Laguna Verde means "seven hills"
The Cerro
de Apaneca or Chichicastepec is located at a height of 1816.05 meters above sea
level and due to its favorable geographical location and height, is the perfect
match for you from the summit the Pacific Ocean can be seen creating this a
stunning panoramic view, access is made by paths (roads) natural vegetation and
surrounded by pine, cypress, wild flowers and sunflowers own Apaneca.
The
Bosquecito is another attraction of the city of Apaneca and is located about 93
Km north of the town of Apaneca, presents variety of vegetation such as:. Pine,
cypress, cedar, walnut and coffee, giving the medium an environment very fresh.
His paths (roads) are naturally carpeted with dry pine as well as part of their
complementary areas has a picnic area and areas for camping.
Admission
is very accessible because it is located on the main road towards Apaneca,
better known as Ruta de Las Flores.
In Apaneca,
be sure to visit:
LA LAGUNA nymphs Located 2.5 Km. Apaneca. Is named
because it
is covered by these flowers. It is a place with abundant vegetation
and a
pleasant climate.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL
SITE SANTA LETICIA Located in the estate of the same name,
its most
outstanding feature are 3 large sculptures dating back 25,000 years
back and
weigh between 7 and 12 tons each.
Concepcion
de ataco
Founded by
Pipil tribes, it is 5 Km. of Apaneca, Ahuachapán direction.
In the
Nahuatl language means "Place of high springs", this is a
pre-Columbian population and was founded by Pipil Indians in the heart of the
Sierra Apaneca.
Its most
important economic activities are the cultivation of coffee, making handloom
textiles and manufacture of religious imagery. There are still artisans looms
one located in 2nd. Av. Sur Barrio el Centro.
Some of the
crafts that can be found in Ataco are: The embroidery, carpentry, joinery,
sheet metal and metalwork.
Their
festivities are held from 11 to 15 December in honor of the patron saint Our
Lady of Immaculate Conception.
Concepcion
de Ataco visit:
POOLS OF
Atzumpa: A 1 1/2 Km de Ataco on the Ruta de Las Flores.. There are swimming
pools for children and adults. They have flexible hours and admission is free.
Cielito
Lindo LA CRUZ: It is a viewpoint where you can admire the landscape and
surroundings Ataco.
CROSS BOY:
This viewpoint is 30 minutes from Ataco. It is located in Canton Los Naranjitos
and from here and around Ahuachapán observed.
NATURAL
SITES
• Cerro the
Pale
• The
Pastoriílla
•The boy
• Pool
Atzumpa
• Cerro del
Chico
Come and enjoy a nice tourist route of our beloved and beautiful El Salvador
ademas en esta linda ruta puedes encontrar un turismo asombroso como los que se mostraran lo siguiente:
- nahuizalco las artesanias de madera y de barro, los mercados nocturnos y su hermoso parque central, y su bonita iglesia etc
- salcoatitan its delicious gastronomy, and natural areas for families to enjoy a green environment and pleasant climate
- juayua accommodation services of hotels and restaurants, the bañuario alos jets and a pleasant climate and beautiful nature watching also can go to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee.
- apaneca there we can find the lake of the nymphs, parks, adventure tourism through travel and motorcycle racing and highlighting a beautiful canopy adventure travel
concepcion de ataco we find the viewpoints highlighting its beautiful landscapes of natural areas rich and delicious cuisine delicious desserts startling bakeries we find in that place and also you can enjoy on the bañuario in Atzumpa pools etc.
Come and enjoy a beautiful route here on the route of flowers where you can enjoy you and your family a great and fun experience awaits you
We will wait for you...!
