El Salvador
Everything you need to know for your trip to El Salvador!
Background Information
It's climate is mostly tropical; though it is a bit more temperate in the uplands. It's rainy season takes place from May to October; with a terrain that is quite mountainous, with a narrow coastal belt and central plateau. As of 2013; the current population of El Salvador is approximately 6.34 million people.
Currency
The Flag of El Salvador
Capital City
Tourist Attractions:
Cerro San Jacinto: The San Jacinto mountain is located in the boundaries of the municipalities of San Salvador, Santo Tomas and Soyapango in the department of San Salvador, El Salvador. On its summit are the abandoned facilities of the amusement park Cable Car San Jacinto.
Plaza Barrios: The Gerardo Barrios Square is located in the historic center of the city of San Salvador. The statue that dominates the place, dedicated to President Gerardo Barrios, was created by Francisco Durini and unveiled in 1909. The figure, made of bronze, shows a statue of the military. Such a structure is placed on a granite pedestal showing battle scenes and Coat of El Salvador.The square is a landmark of San Salvador as it is surrounded by buildings like the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
National Zoological Park of El Salvador
Cerro San Jacinto
Plaza Barrios
Foods
Cultural Activities and Entertainment:
El Salvador Independence Day:
This holiday is celebrated on September 15th of each year.
This festival is held in May of every year, and you will be able to enjoy the beautiful displays of flowers and palms that are set up throughout the country. There is a lot of music and entertainment during this time, and you can be a part of it by watching the performances and enjoying the culture.
Fiestas Agostinas:
This festival is held in the month of August each year and has a variety of sport tournaments, art exhibitions, theater, food fairs, and many other events that you can enjoy while staying in El Salvador.
El Salvador Independence Day
Panchimalco Flower and Palm Festival
Fiestas Agostinas
Government:
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