Artisanal Route

Artisanal Route is an interesting route comprising about 100 kilometers from the capital city to the highest point in El Salvador (Cerro El Pital 2730 meters above sea level) where you can visit an archaeological site, craft villages, steeped in history and excellent places to practice Ecotourism and Agritourism.

Leaving San Salvador, on the main highway north, heading north of the Salvadoran territory, through the famous town of Aguilares, find one of the most important archaeological sites in the country: Cihuatan, which still does not reach full excavation.

SALVADORAN ARTISANS WORK CLAY, NATURAL FIBERS, WOOD, SEEDS AND FABRICS AUTHENTICALLY BEAUTIFUL. LA PALMA, ILOBASCO AND SAN SEBASTIAN ARE AMONG THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SALVADORAN CRAFTS.

ILOBASCO

ILOBASCO

Located 54 Km. Of San Salvador, in the department of Cabañas, had the name of Xilobascoy or Silobascoy in Nahuatl language means "Place of Tender Corn Tortillas." Today it is famous for making crafts miniature clay.

Artisans Center Ilobasco: 2332-2116 / More Information: 2332-2451

SUCHITOTO

SUCHITOTO

Located between the volcano and Guazapa Lempa River is a beautiful city with houses and streets of colonial style, known as the cultural capital of El Salvador. Its name in Nahuatl means "Place of the Flower Bird". Among its attractions is Lake Suchitlán that can be traveled by boat, stopping at the islands of the birds and the Hermit. Do not forget your camera ... the landscapes are beautiful.

SAN SEBASTIAN

SAN SEBASTIAN

The Spanish introduced the traditional conch or pedal loom in this population and today traditional hammocks and other apparel fabric, are one of the main attractions and main source of income for its inhabitants.

CIHUATÁN

CIHUATÁN

Located 37 Km. North of San Salvador, its name in Nahuatl means "Place of Women", hinting at the silhouette of a woman resting outlining the Cerro de Guazapa. It is a ceremonial center of more than 300 hectares comprising two golf Ball, platforms and a main pyramid of 14 meters, called La Gloria.

COLIMA

COLIMA

Situated in the department of Cuscatlán, it was an important farm where it was grown and processed sugar cane. Today this activity still continues,
coupled with basic grains. The farm has two natural sites rescued by its Cooperative and the Ministry of Environment, places that can be visited in the company of rangers. At the end of the walk, visitors can enjoy a delicious lunch in the center of the estate.

THE PALM

THE PALM

It is 2 hours from San Salvador, in the department of Chalatenango. For over 30 years, its population has been producing decorative handicrafts, using pine wood, cloth blanket and seeds Copinol as main raw materials. Native artisans paint and full reasons colorful, art style "Naif" which taught the Salvadoran artist Fernando Llort.

In the 1970s, Fernando Llort settled in the town, developing a cottage industry that constitutes the main source of local employment. The palmeño style is mainly characterized by using as raw material the seed of copinol,  decorated with bright paint and abstract paintings, with motifs of life cotidiana.5 addition, some artisans have changed the art and crafts including other type.

There are about 100 craft shops in the village, half of which are mainly engaged in exporting. The growth of the artisan export in the municipality does not correspond to the national trend, remaining country. still well above.

SAN IGNACIO

SAN IGNACIO

This small village has craft workshops where wood works mainly. San Ignacio has a wide range of places that offer typical food.

San Ignacio is a town of El Salvador. It is located in the department of Chalatenango, at a distance of 88 kilometers from San Salvador, taking the Troncal del Norte, and 8 kilometers from the border with Honduras, known as "El Poy". Limited to the north-west and south-Citalá west on La Palma.

San Ignacio represents one of the main tourist attraction in El Salvador for its pleasant climate and surrounding mountains; main tourist riches are: The Rock of Cayaguanca, Cerro El Pital located 2730m above sea level which defines it as the highest point in El Salvador and Canton Las Pilas where crops a variety of fruits and vegetables are not seen elsewhere in the country because the local climate is excellent and suitable for cultivation.

THE PITAL

THE PITAL

It is the highest mountain peak in El Salvador with an elevation 2,730 meters above sea level. It is characterized by having one of the lowest temperatures in the country. It is a rainforest with abundant pines, oaks, oaks and cypresses.

Ideal for eco-tourism. There are areas where you can camp for more than a day.

MIRAMUNDO

MIRAMUNDO

Climbing mountains in the north, you reach the hill of Miramundo, which has a pleasant cool climate and beautiful scenery. It is ideal for relaxation and has a good range of hostels.

Citala

In Chorti Maya language means "River of Stars." This villa is situated 718 meters above sea level. Its colonial church is a beautiful piece of architecture that is worth knowing.