{"id":7292,"date":"2021-10-24T15:36:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-24T15:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/?p=7292"},"modified":"2022-11-23T00:32:48","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T00:32:48","slug":"laguna-de-alegria-a-jewel-enchanted-and-full-of-mystery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/lagoons\/alegria\/","title":{"rendered":"\u25b7 ALEGR\u00cdA LAGOON \u00bb What to see and do. Enchanted jewel."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Known as the “Emerald of America”<\/em><\/strong> due to its particular tonality, the Alegr\u00eda Lagoon<\/strong> is considered, among the lagoons of El Salvador, as one of the tourist stops par excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not for nothing, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, Gabriela Mistral<\/strong>, gave it the name of the “Emerald of America”<\/strong> after being amazed when she visited this magical place. Since then, it has been known internationally as such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, in addition to its particular color, it is usually one of the ideal destinations chosen by tourists and local visitors who are passing through or looking for an enjoyable trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alegr\u00eda Lagoon Data<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country:<\/th>El Salvador<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Department:<\/th>Usulut\u00e1n<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Category:<\/th>Lagoons<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Municipality:<\/th>Alegr\u00eda<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Indigenous
People:<\/th>		Pipil<\/td><\/tr>
Volcano:<\/th>Tecapa Volcano<\/td><\/tr>
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Location of Alegr\u00eda Lagoon<\/p>\n\n\n

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Location Alegr\u00eda Lagoon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Location and history of Alegr\u00eda Lagoon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taking the coastal road<\/strong>, you can reach the Alegr\u00eda Lagoon<\/strong>, located two kilometers from the city, specifically in the municipality of Alegr\u00eda, in the Department of Usulut\u00e1n<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visit Alegr\u00eda Lagoon in Usulutan. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Its main attraction is that it rests at the bottom of the crater of the Tecapa Volcano<\/strong>, which was formed approximately 100,000 years ago and had a history dating back more than ten centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Alegr\u00eda Lagoon. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A legend endured until now is the story of Xiri. She is presumed to, after a sacrifice, become a mermaid and dwell in the depths of the Alegria Lagoon<\/strong>. Since then, some suppose to have seen or heard her, increasing the interest of those who visit the place and simultaneously giving it a mystical and magical essence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sierra Tecapa Chinameca. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Climate, flora and fauna at Alegr\u00eda Lagoon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being at an altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level<\/strong>, Alegria maintains a cool climate throughout the year, one of the most incredible cities with the best weather in El Salvador<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Alegr\u00eda Lagoon in Usulutan. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Also, the Alegria Lagoon<\/strong> has a high concentration of sulfur, making it impossible<\/strong> for life to grow and develop under its waters, so fishing is an activity that can not carry out compared to other lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alegr\u00eda Lagoon-Sierra Tecapa. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

However, there is an abundance of coffee<\/strong> and other plants that do not regularly grow in the country, as well as flowers<\/strong> and vegetables, which are fundamental for supporting the local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommendations for your visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n