{"id":9377,"date":"2022-03-28T04:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T04:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/?p=9377"},"modified":"2022-11-23T01:05:35","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T01:05:35","slug":"cabanas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/departments\/cabanas\/","title":{"rendered":"\u25b7 CABA\u00d1AS DEPARTMENT \u00bb What to see and do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

El Salvador<\/strong> is par excellence, where outdoor tourism has become its main attraction. Such is the case of Caba\u00f1as Department<\/strong>, where natural spaces, breathtaking landscapes, and endless activities abound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a town where you will quickly fall in love with its valleys, mountains, rivers, and forests. In short, the ideal destination for ecotourism and adventure lovers. Continue reading and discover all that Caba\u00f1as Department<\/strong> offers to its tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Caba\u00f1as Data<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country:<\/th>El Salvador<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Category:<\/th>Departments<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Capital:<\/th>Sensuntepeque<\/td><\/tr>
Surface:<\/th>1.104 km\u00b2<\/td><\/tr>
Most populated city:<\/th>Ilobasco<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Height:<\/th>750 m<\/td><\/tr>
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Location of Caba\u00f1as<\/p>\n\n\n

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Location of the Caba\u00f1as Department<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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What to see and do in Caba\u00f1as Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to connect with nature or have an unforgettable vacation with your loved ones, in Caba\u00f1as,<\/strong> you will find more than you can imagine. And we are talking about a town where nature reserves, landscapes, and historical centers are unparalleled<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Titihuapa River Bridge. Photo by Daniel chavez castro Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Places scattered among each of its municipalities will take you to know the culture, traditions, and history of El Salvador. Together<\/strong>, they form a fundamental part of the Salvadoran people<\/strong> and all it offers to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, here are the monuments, places, and destinations you should visit in Caba\u00f1as Department<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monuments and places of interest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our tour of the places of interest in Caba\u00f1as<\/strong> begins in Ilobasco, also called Sitio Viejo. Inhabited since the seventeenth century, but by then, its name was San Miguel de Xilobasco<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ilobasco – Villages of El Salvador. Photo by @angelromero via Twenty20.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

However, before the arrival of the Spaniards, the indigenous tribes called it Hilotasxca, which means “Place of tender corn tortillas.”<\/em><\/strong> The important thing is that Ilobasco is a town where the pottery tradition has existed since ancient times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This place is perfect for rural tourism because, in this way, you can get to know the colonial architecture that has characterized El Salvador<\/strong>. On the other hand, right in this city, we find a national monument that is also the most important religious symbol of the locals.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ilobasco, land of potters and clay handicrafts. Public domain photo by Presidencia El Salvador. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

We are referring to the San Miguel Arc\u00e1ngel Parish Church<\/strong>, which began its construction in 1609. By 1734 Eucharistic celebrations were already taking place in the temple<\/strong>, but it was not until 1785 that it became the parish seat of the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like these, the arched bridge of Titihuapa<\/strong> is one of the emblematic places of Caba\u00f1as Department<\/strong>. The architectural style used for its construction is similar to the Roman, robust, elegant, and functional. Unfortunately, only the ruins of its foundations remain.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Santa Barbara Parish. Photo by feinteriano Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Another important religious temple of Caba\u00f1as is found in its capital, the municipality of Sensuntepeque. For many, the Santa B\u00e1rbara Virgen y M\u00e1rtir Parish Church<\/strong> is the most beautiful in the whole department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there is another heritage that you can know here. You will also find the Caba\u00f1as Theater, Military Detachment No. 2, and the Tomb of Dr. Jesus Velasco, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attractive places you should visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After talking about the most important monuments that Caba\u00f1as Department has, we can begin the tour of nature and the most attractive places you should visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting with the Bosque de Cinquera<\/a><\/strong> Ecological Park, now converted into a nature reserve after having been the scene of the civil war. With its reopening, millions of tourists have come to admire the beauty of the entire landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What to see in Cinquera. Parish Church of Cinquera Caba\u00f1as. Photo by CapitanCan. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Undoubtedly, a tour where you can see endangered species. You will be surrounded<\/strong> by a magical natural world, where you will also have the opportunity to contemplate Lake Suchitl\u00e1n<\/a><\/strong> and if you like, bring your tent to camp inside the reserve’s facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you also want to go hiking and are looking for the ideal destination for the whole family, that is the Cerro de Avila. A mountain with a height of only 390 meters above sea level with low-difficulty trails. During the tour, you will see the surrounding hillsides, a great variety of flora, and an incomparable climate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you get to the municipality of San Isidro<\/strong>, a tour of the city, its church, and, of course, its rivers await you. But among all this, La Pintada has always stood out, where archaeologists still excavate in search of ancient treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Titihuapa River. Photo by Daniel chavez castro. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

And where is La Pintada<\/strong>? This place is directly connected to the Titihuapa River, so you can also enjoy a nice swim in the middle of the forest during your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Destinations near Caba\u00f1as that you should visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have loved spending a day at the Titihuapa River, you should know that this is the line that divides the San Vicente<\/a><\/strong> and Caba\u00f1as Department<\/strong>. So when you are here, you will only have to move along the road until you reach San Sebastian and enjoy other tourist destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Chinchontepec Volcano, as seen from Caba\u00f1as. Photo by davidjoviera. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

You will find that this municipality is also a place where traditions abound<\/strong>, including hammocks, clothing, and various handicrafts. The best part is its location, right next to the Chinchontepec Volcano<\/a><\/strong>. So it will be simple to follow its trails to reach the summit of this massive volcano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of Caba\u00f1as Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although the Caba\u00f1as<\/strong> is a department founded<\/strong> a few years ago, its history is engraved in petroglyphs. These are an apparent reference that its lands may have been inhabited for thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the arrival of the Spaniards<\/strong>, the indigenous peoples were displaced almost entirely, leaving only a few families who Dominican friars evangelized in 1560<\/strong>. Later, in 1609, a parish was established in honor of Santa Barbara<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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San Francisco Creek. Photo by 1976manases. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

After almost 200 years, the town of Sensuntepeque<\/strong> has been named the capital. Later received the title of a villa in 1824, until it became a city in 1865. Since then, its political-territorial division has been preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geography and municipalities of Caba\u00f1as Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Caba\u00f1as Department is in the northern part of El Salvador, and it is bordered to the north by the Lempa River, whose course within the region is 88 km. To the south is the San Vicente department, and to the east and west are San Miguel<\/a><\/strong> and Cuscatl\u00e1n<\/a><\/strong>, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within its geological formation are Cerro La Cruz<\/strong>, 921 meters above sea level, and Cerro Ocotillo, over 1,014 meters above sea level. From these points, you can appreciate the vast vegetation<\/strong>, formations, tributaries, and mountains spread over 1,103 km2.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Views of Caba\u00f1as. Photo by feinteriano Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

On the other hand, although Caba\u00f1as is a small department<\/strong>, it is divided into two districts, Sensuntepeque and Ilobasco. Thus integrating nine municipalities which are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n