San Salvador: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
Plaza Gerardo Barrios
Plaza Gerardo Barrios, a prominent and historic square located in the heart of San Salvador, El Salvador, serves as a significant memorial and a central hub of social and cultural activity. Named after the former President of El Salvador, Gerardo Barrios, the plaza...
El Boquerón National Park
Perched on the edge of the San Salvador Volcano, El Boquerón National Park is a natural wonder that crowns the vibrant city of San Salvador, El Salvador. Known for its impressive cliff, the park is home to the iconic crater, El Boquerón, which stands as a testament...
Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo
Landmark statue of Christ atop the globe The Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo, a prominent statue located in San Salvador, El Salvador, stands as a proud emblem of the nation's faith and heritage. This iconic monument, depicting Jesus Christ standing atop a global sphere, is situated in the bustling...
San Salvador Cathedral
Famed cathedral with ornate architecture The San Salvador Cathedral, a prominent landmark in the heart of El Salvador's bustling capital city, is not only a place of worship but also a beacon of historical and cultural significance. This church, formally known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Savior...
San Salvador El Salvador Temple
The San Salvador El Salvador Temple stands as a beacon of faith and spirituality in the bustling city of San Salvador, El Salvador. This sacred edifice, dedicated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2011, serves as a spiritual home for thousands of...
National Palace
The National Palace of El Salvador, located in the heart of San Salvador, stands as a majestic testament to the country's history and architectural elegance. This grand edifice, constructed in the early 20th century, has served as a central hub for governmental...
Apopa
Apopa is a dynamically developing city located in the northern part of the San Salvador agglomeration, the capital of El Salvador. As one of the key industrial centers of the country, Apopa plays an important role in the national economy, being at the same time an...
Olocuilta
Nestled in the heart of El Salvador, Olocuilta is a small yet vibrant city located within the San Salvador department. It is renowned for its unique culinary contribution to Salvadoran cuisine: the Pupusa de Arroz, a variation of the national dish made with rice flour...
Panchimalco
Panchimal is a town in the San Salvador department of El Salvador. Panchimalco Its 35,000 inhabitants, sometimes called "Panchos," are descendants of Pipil Indians fleeing the Spanish takeover of San Salvador during the 16th century, into areas originally inhabited by Mayan and Nahuatl peoples.
Huizúcar
Huizúcar is a municipality in the city of La Libertad in El Salvador. The town of Huizúcar is the head of the Huizúcar district in the city of La Libertad.
Teatro Nacional
Renaissance-style performing arts venue Teatro Nacional de El Salvador, or National Theatre of El Salvador, is the oldest theatre in Central America. It began construction on November 3, 1911, by the French architect Daniel Beylard; and inaugurated March 1, 1917.
Ayutuxtepeque
Ayutuxtepeque is a municipality in the San Salvador department of El Salvador. It is one of the nine municipalities that make up the San Salvador Metropolitan Area.
Ilopango
Ilopango is a town in the San Salvador department of El Salvador. It is a few miles east of the nation's capital, San Salvador. It is located near Lake Ilopango, the country's largest lake at 72 square kilometers.
Government Center Tower
Government Center Tower is a building located in the city of San Salvador, El Salvador. It houses the offices of the Ministry of the Interior.
Casa Presidencial
Casa Presidencial, or "Presidential House" in the Spanish language, is the President of El Salvador's official residence and his offices.
San Esteban
St. Stephen's Church is a historic Roman Catholic church in downtown San Salvador, El Salvador. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Salvador and its patron saint is the protomartyr, St. Stephen.
Antiguo Cuscatlán
Antiguo Cuscatlán is a municipality in the La Libertad department of El Salvador, and its eastern tip lays in San Salvador Department part of the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador, southwest of San Salvador and southeast of Santa Tecla. The population was 48,027 at the 2010 census.
Torre El Pedregal
Torre El Pedregal is the tallest building in El Salvador by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, located in Antiguo Cuscatlan. It was built by Grupo Roble. It is 28 stories or 361.9 feet tall and it is found in San Salvador. The construction of urban developments is leading San Salvador to become a modern city.
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Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen
The Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen is an innovative museum located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It was founded in the late 1990s by the Venezuelan journalist Carlos Henríquez Consalvi as a museum dedicated to collecting and preserving memories of the Salvadoran civil war, incorporating memories across the political spectrum.
Captain General Gerardo Barrios Military School
The Captain General Gerardo Barrios Military School, abbreviated as the EMCGGB, is a military academy in El Salvador. It was established in 1868 and is named after Captain General Gerardo Barrios who served as President of El Salvador from 1859 to 1863. It is located in Antiguo Cuscatlán, Santa Tecla, La Libertad.
La Capilla 515
La Capilla 515 is an apartment complex in San Benito, San Salvador. It is one of the tallest apartment structures in the country. The building was constructed by Inversiones Bolivar, a Salvadorian construction and architecture company.
World Trade Center San Salvador
World Trade Center San Salvador is a complex of buildings located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It consists in 3 towers: two of 8 floors, each with 13,000 m² of profitable area for offices and the Torre Futura of 20 floors.
Torre Cuscatlán
Torre Cuscatlán is one of the tallest buildings in San Salvador, El Salvador. Finished in 1989, it is 79 meters high and has 19 floors. Ricardo Jiménez Castillo, who is considered one of the most representative architects of El Salvador, was in charge of the building's design.
Universidad de El Salvador
The University of El Salvador or Universidad de El Salvador is the oldest and the most prominent university institution in El Salvador. It serves as the national university of the country.
Central American University
José Simeón Cañas Central American University, also known as UCA El Salvador, is a private university with nonprofit purposes in San Salvador, El Salvador, run by the Society of Jesus.
José Matías Delgado University
Dr. José Matías Delgado University, is a private university located in Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad, El Salvador. Founded on September 15, 1977, it is one of the first private institutions of higher education established in the country.
Centro Financiero Gigante
Centro Financiero Gigante is a complex of office buildings located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It has five towers: July 1, one 10, another 12, another 14 and the highest 19 floors, the tallest tower measures 70 meters.
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Region: San Salvador