Antiguo Cuscatlán, San Salvador

Name: Antiguo Cuscatlán
Address: San Salvador, El Salvador

#23 among attractions in San Salvador

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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. Antiguo Cuscatlán can be translated as Old Jeweled City: Antiguo means ancient or old in Spanish, and Cuscatlán means jeweled city in Nahuat. The city used to be the capital of the Pipil or Cuzcatecs, before the Spanish conquest of the New World. ()

Alternative names: Area: 7.49 mi²Coordinates: 13°40'41"N, 89°14'26"W

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Antiguo Cuscatlán – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Multiplaza, La Gran Vía, San Salvador El Salvador Temple, Centro Comercial Atrium Plaza.

0.5 miW
13°40'46"N • 89°14'55"W
Multiplaza, San Salvador
14 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Cafe
0.9 miW
13°40'38"N • 89°15'15"W
La Gran Vía, San Salvador
24 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miNW
Temple
San Salvador El Salvador Temple, San Salvador
15 min walk • 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...
1.2 miSW
13°40'8"N • 89°15'23"W
Centro Comercial Atrium Plaza, San Salvador
32 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.5 miN
Art Nouveau architecture, Palace
Casa Presidencial, San Salvador
13 min walk • Casa Presidencial, or "Presidential House" in the Spanish language, is the President of El Salvador's official residence and his offices.
0.7 miW
Skyscraper
Torre El Pedregal, San Salvador
17 min walk • 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.
1.1 miN
13°41'36"N • 89°14'29"W
Teatro Presidente, San Salvador
27 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1 miNE
13°41'24"N • 89°13'58"W
Mercado Nacional de Artesanias, San Salvador
25 min walk • Shopping, Flea market, Arts and crafts
1 miN
13°41'34"N • 89°14'32"W
Museo de Arte de El Salvador, San Salvador
26 min walk • Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
0.6 miN
13°41'14"N • 89°14'19"W
Museo Nacional de Antropologia "David J. Guzman", San Salvador
17 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
1.2 miE
Football, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Cuscatlán, San Salvador
32 min walk • The Estadio Cuscatlán is a football stadium located in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is the largest stadium in Central America with a capacity of 53,400. The stadium is the home ground of the El Salvador national football team and Alianza F.C.

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Which popular attractions are close to Antiguo Cuscatlán?

Nearby attractions include Libreria y papelería UCA, San Salvador (9 min walk), Central American University, San Salvador (10 min walk), Casa Presidencial, San Salvador (13 min walk), San Salvador El Salvador Temple, San Salvador (15 min walk).

How to get to Antiguo Cuscatlán by public transport?

The nearest stations to Antiguo Cuscatlán:

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Platinum / King Quality (20 min walk)
Parada Parque de Pelota (25 min walk)