SUCHITOTO COLONIAL TOWN

DESCRIPTION

The founding of San Salvador's ''Ciudad Vieja''- Old City-back in 1525-1528 happened in the surroundings of Suchitoto, which is perhaps the Salvadorian town with the oldest edifications. Fortunately, even though most of its inhabitants left the town during the 1980´s conflict, it didn´t suffer significant damage. Suchitoto is “The cultural capital of El Salvador”, an amazing colonial town with cobblestones streets, large balconies, tile roofs, doorways, porches and windows that will take you to colonial past.

In Nahuatl language, its name means the place of the Flower Bird, and it is considered a national historic jewel for its wealth of tourist attractions and its constants artistic activities.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Walk the cobblestone streets through a colonial town.

  • Dye your own scarf in an indigo workshop.

  • Take a boat ride through the artificial lake of Suchitlan.

  • Warm and welcoming people and traditions.

ACTIVITIES

  • Sightseeing.

  • Cultural activities.

  • Crafts and souvenir shopping.

DISTANCE

  • From San Salvador City: Northeast 47 kilometers/ 50 minutes.

RECOMMENDS

  • Light clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, a hat or a cap.

Within and around Suchitoto you can encounter marvelous experiences around archaeological sites, indigo plantations and political history around the 1980´s conflict. Cihuatan archaeological site is located in a beautiful valley and it still preserves three of the best ball game fields of Pre Hispanic El Salvador.

Many Haciendas surround Suchitoto, several of which offer the unique experience of learning how from the xiquilite plant you can obtain a natural blue colorant: Indigo. Also, learning about the issues around the civil war are also evident. Visit Suchitoto where the smile of its people will catch your heart.