{"id":8468,"date":"2021-12-20T06:09:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T06:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/?p=8468"},"modified":"2022-11-23T00:46:14","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T00:46:14","slug":"salto-de-malacatiupan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/waterfalls\/salto-de-malacatiupan\/","title":{"rendered":"\u25b7 SALTO DE MALACATIUP\u00c1N \u00bb Guide with what to see and do."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n<\/strong> is one of the most important natural areas of El Salvador. Undoubtedly, its incredible view and its landscapes<\/strong> are a clear example of the majesty surrounding this country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides the vegetation and the sounds surrounding this imposing place, the most impressive thing about this waterfall is its thermal waterfall of a little more than 12 meters high\u2014a natural corner of the province of Atiquizaya<\/strong> that you can not miss and visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you plan your next summer vacation, the Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n<\/strong> is the perfect place to have a few days of unparalleled adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n Data<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country:<\/th>El Salvador<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Department:<\/th>Ahuachap\u00e1n<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Category:<\/th>Waterfalls<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Municipality:<\/th>Atiquizaya<\/td><\/tr>
Advice:<\/th>Ideal for families<\/td><\/tr>
Height:<\/th>12 meters y 3 waterfalls<\/td><\/tr>
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Location of Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Location of Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Location and history of Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Salto Malacatiup\u00e1n<\/strong> means in the Nahuatl language “The Round Temple,”<\/strong> and it is a waterfall located 82.7 km from San Salvador<\/a><\/strong> in the municipality of Atiquizaya<\/strong>, Ahuachap\u00e1n province. This waterfall is located approximately 30 minutes from town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a height of more than 12 meters and three waterfalls<\/strong> in total, giving life to the turquoise thermal water pool. This waterfall is the most important in the region and is fed by the Quiroz and Agua Caliente rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Over the years, Atiquizaya has earned the name “City of Springs”<\/strong> since 28 springs flow through it between its forested and mountainous area in a naturally formed tributary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the historical data of the region, they reveal that the Poqomam people used the Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n<\/strong>. There they performed various healing rituals and customs that disappeared with the arrival of the Spaniards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But why does the waterfall have such warmth in its waters? The main river that feeds the Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n is Agua Caliente<\/strong>, which has a temperature of approximately 70\u00b0C, close to the boiling point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, the Quiroz River<\/strong> is the opposite, and its waters are frigid, preventing both cases that people can bathe. The union of the rivers<\/strong> results in a temperature between 30 and 35\u00b0C (86 and 95\u00b0F).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It is the exact point where the “Beso de Agua”<\/strong> originates the foundations of Puente Viejo<\/strong>. A building built in 1800 was used to transport and exchange supplies between El Salvador<\/strong> and Guatemala<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The water and the temperature it acquires at this point are preserved until reaching the Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n for the enjoyment of tourists and locals who visit the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weatherte, Flora and Fauna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The climate, flora, and fauna in Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n<\/strong> comply with the characteristics of the municipality. Here are all the details.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n in Atiquizaya. Photo by JMRAFFi. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Weather<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The climate in Atiquizaya and Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n<\/strong> is classified into two seasons: stormy and hot. Generally, the temperature is around 17\u00b0C and 32\u00b0C, considering the time of the year. For example, rainy weather can rarely bring a decrease in temperature below 15\u00b0C or, in the summer, an increase above 33\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flora<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most of the area<\/strong> consists of characteristic forest flora, emphasizing the diverse variety of shrubs, bushes, and trees. For example, the \u00e1mate, j\u00edcaro<\/strong>, maquilishuat and guachimol. As well as the endangered sincuya, zunza, chap\u00edn and zapotilla.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n. Photo by zambomba. Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It should be noted that, depending on the area bordering the forests surrounding Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n<\/strong>, there will be more fruit trees and coffee plantations in private places to produce these crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fauna<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fauna is abundant, given the mountain and forest vegetation is the perfect habitat for birds of various species<\/strong>. But also for deer, mountain cats, cusuco or giant armadillos, and rabbits. Among the rodents are the squirrels and cotuzas or Central American guaqueque<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visit Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n. Photo by zambomba. Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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

Because of the environment, its location, and the climatic conditions of Salto de Malacatiup\u00e1n<\/strong>, it is necessary that you follow some tips for your visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n