{"id":6124,"date":"2021-09-26T02:32:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-26T02:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/?p=6124"},"modified":"2022-11-23T00:08:14","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T00:08:14","slug":"juayua-una-parada-imperdible-en-tu-viaje-a-el-salvador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/villages\/juayua\/","title":{"rendered":"\u25b7 JUAY\u00daA \u00bb What to see and do. City of the Route of Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Juay\u00faa<\/strong> is a charming Pueblo Vivo of El Salvador<\/strong>, with colonial architecture steeped in history and traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in a dazzling natural environment with mountains and waterfalls, a mandatory stop on the famous Route of the Flowers<\/strong> (Ruta de las Flores), offers various outdoor activities and excellent cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Juay\u00faa Data<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country<\/th>El Salvador<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Department:<\/th>Sonsonate<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Topic:<\/th>Villages<\/a>, Route of the Flowers<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Surface:<\/th>103,1km\u00b2<\/td><\/tr>
Population:<\/th>24,465<\/td><\/tr>
Indigenous community<\/th>N\u00e1huas of Kuskatan<\/td><\/tr>
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Location of Juay\u00faa<\/p>\n\n\n

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Location of Juay\u00faa, Sonsonate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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History and characteristics of Juay\u00faa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Juay\u00faa is located in the municipality of Sonsonate<\/strong>, 80 kilometers west of San Salvador<\/a><\/strong>, in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec<\/strong> mountain range, at an altitude of 1,040 meters above sea level, which gives it a pleasantly cool climate, perfect for hiking in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Juay\u00faa Central Park. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It is a pre-Columbian<\/strong> city whose Nahuat name has several versions. It could derive from the voice Xuay\u00faa, and its meaning would be “River of the purple orchids,”<\/strong> from the plural yua-yuat, “Deep waters” from the roots Cahuit and Hua “Where there are trees.” <\/strong>It was catechized by the Franciscans in 1577, who placed a hermitage on the site of the present church.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visit Juay\u00faa. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The attachment to the traditions<\/strong> in this region is interesting since it was granted the title of a village on February 13, 1877, calling it El Progreso<\/strong>. Still, its inhabitants asked to recover its original name, and that is how by decree of May 1, 1906, it is known again as Juay\u00faa<\/strong>, also acquiring the rank of city.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visit Juay\u00faa. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This population was severely affected by the 1915 earthquake<\/strong> and the peasant uprising in the first half of the 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the favorable conditions of its location, the cultivation of coffee, basic grains, vegetables, and fruits<\/strong> has always represented an essential part of the economic activities of the entity. Likewise, tourism is attracted by its beautiful landscapes<\/strong> and, more recently, by the magnificent culinary fairs organized on weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to see and visit in Juay\u00faa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to enjoy a unique setting, the ideal destination is Juay\u00faa<\/strong>, a land that combines urban heritage with spectacular natural attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What to visit in Juay\u00faa. St Lucy Parish. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

You can tour the city’s center to appreciate its colonial houses<\/strong>, handicraft stores, art galleries, and monuments, such as the railroad workers’ monument, with samples of some locomotives and wagons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mandatory stops are the temple of the Blessed Trinity<\/strong>, which keeps a beautiful image of the Virgin considered a work of art, and the Santa Lucia Parish. In which the miraculous Black Christ is venerated and which, for its magnificent architecture, is regarded as one of most beautiful in El Salvador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try to schedule your visit during the weekend, when the outstanding Gastronomic Festival<\/strong><\/em> takes place, which gives the city a festive and colorful atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Juay\u00faa Park. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Tourists and residents come to the Central Plaza<\/strong>, a market with live music and where many locals offer a variety of delicacies for the delight of the palate, handicrafts, and typical objects<\/strong> at affordable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As if that were not enough, there are tours of the town and its surroundings, on horseback, in little trains, carriages, or the amusing double-decker musical bus known as the Conga Bus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it may seem incredible, very close to the center, about 2 kilometers away, you will find the Chorros de la Calera<\/strong>, rock formations with waterfalls in the form of stairs, and some natural pools where you can cool off. Do not miss the opportunity to hike<\/strong>; it is an unparalleled place to take pictures of panoramic views of this majestic mountainous area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What to visit in Juay\u00faa. Chorros de la Calera. Photo by @jr.boanerge through Twenty20.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Did you know that most of the Pueblos Vivos have their legend?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the imagination of the inhabitants of this place, there is the belief that if you approach the Chorros de la Calera<\/strong> at midnight, you can see Princess Juay\u00faa<\/strong> appear in the shadows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patron saint festivities and gastronomy in Juay\u00faa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The population celebrates from January 1 to 15<\/strong> to honor its patron saint, the Black Christ. These are days of great joy where entertaining activities are organized, such as queen election, competitions, fairs, and amusement parks. The Black Christ<\/strong> is serenaded, gunpowder is set off in his honor, and mass and a dance festival are celebrated on the last day.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visiting Juay\u00faa on the Ruta de las Flores (Route of the Flowers). Izalco Volcano from Juay\u00faa. Photo by Diego Brito. Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

You will inevitably be attracted to the gastronomy fair for its rich aromas<\/strong>. Here you will find delicious traditional dishes such as meat, shrimp and grilled vegetables, chorizo, rabbit, yucca with pork and tanned cassava<\/strong>, or the famous pupusas of El Salvador<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you are looking for new experiences, you will have the unique opportunity to try exotic dishes such as roasted frogs, masacuata snake, cusuco, tacuac\u00edn, venison or pelig\u00fcey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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MotoTaxi in Juay\u00faa. Photo by David Stanley. Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

For snacks, you can delight yourself with riguas in garden leaves, quesadillas, atol de elote, a drink made with corn, chicha, or chilate<\/strong>. And at your favorite time of the day, you have to taste the exquisite local coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearby places to visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The surroundings of Juay\u00faa<\/strong> offer magical places where you can admire nature and get some fresh air. A journey of about 5 hours on foot takes you through the “Route of the seven waterfalls,” which will allow you to appreciate stunning vegetation and enjoy the singing of colorful birds such as Magpies, Chiltotas, Cenzontles, and Torogoces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What to see in Juay\u00faa. Route of the 7 Waterfalls. Photo by Gerson Rodriguez at Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The more restless have the possibility of rappelling in two waterfalls of crystalline waters: Salto de la Lagunilla Azul<\/strong> and Salto del Papaluhate<\/strong>. There is also the option of camping and admiring the diversity of the local flora and fauna in paradises such as Laguna de las Ranas<\/strong> or the ecological park Portezuelo Park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, as part of the Ruta de las Flores we have towns like Salcoatit\u00e1n<\/a>, Apaneca<\/a>, Ataco<\/a>, and Nahuizalco<\/strong>, which are on the road that joins Juay\u00faa from the Salvadoran capital<\/strong>, San Salvador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juay\u00faa is a treasure to discover during your visit to El Salvador; surrounded by a majestic natural environment, this beautiful city invites you to contemplation as well as fun and adventure, offering a variety of leisure activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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