{"id":9975,"date":"2022-07-27T17:23:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T17:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/?p=9975"},"modified":"2022-11-23T01:15:42","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T01:15:42","slug":"pueblos-ahuachapan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/villages\/ahuachapan\/","title":{"rendered":"\u25b7 AHUACHAP\u00c1N \u00bb What to see in the city of the ausoles."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ahuachap\u00e1n is a city with incredible natural beauty<\/strong> that, in the eyes of tourists, translates into a captivating experience. Its climate varies according to the area, altitude, and soil conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, to the north, the climate is tropical<\/strong>. To the west, the warmth of the environment stands out because it is where the plains are located. To the south, we find the mountains and fertile lands where coffee is grown<\/strong>. Here the climate is cold and optimal for cultivating this and other agricultural products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this and its incredible history, Ahuachap\u00e1n<\/strong> has become the most important city in the west and the ninth most populous of El Salvador<\/strong>. All its wonders are spread over 244.84 km2; if you want to know them, we present them here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Data from Ahuachap\u00e1n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country:<\/th>El Salvador<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Department:<\/th>Ahuachap\u00e1n<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Category:<\/th>Villages<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Surface:<\/th>244,8 km\u00b2<\/td><\/tr>
Elevation:<\/th>799 meters<\/td><\/tr>
Population:<\/th>129.750 <\/td><\/tr>
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Location of Ahuachap\u00e1n<\/p>\n\n\n

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Location of Ahuachap\u00e1n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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What to see and visit in Ahuachap\u00e1n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The tourist attractions in Ahuachap\u00e1n<\/strong> are composed of rivers, lagoons, volcanoes<\/strong>, protected natural areas, and an invaluable cultural heritage. Visiting this city is a complete adventure that will take you to know a significant part of the most important wonders of El Salvador<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What to see and visit in Ahuachap\u00e1n City. Photo by feinteriano. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Starting with the El Espino or Huitzilapan Lagoon<\/strong>, unlike others that we can find in El Salvador, it has murky waters that inspire mysticism. Here you can observe the area’s biodiversity, fishing, swimming, and other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to know about other lagoons in the municipality that are just as beautiful, you can visit the Laguna de Mor\u00e1n and the Laguna del Llano<\/strong>. If you want to enjoy the region’s rivers, Agua Caliente, Los Hervideros, Asino, Pueblo Viejo, Tapuapa, or Los Toles<\/strong> are the most visited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the most important of all, because it acts as a natural border between Guatemala and El Salvador, is the Paz River<\/strong>. On the other hand, if you visit the city of Ahuachap\u00e1n, a mandatory stop is the City of Ausoles<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What to visit in Ahuachap\u00e1n. Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de la Asunci\u00f3n Parish. Photo by Diego Brito. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Here you will find the largest ausol or fumarole in Central America, with an area of 20 km2, which finds: El Zapote, El Barreal, La Labor, and El Salitre, to name a few.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want to know more about Ahuachap\u00e1n, its history and its heritage? The must-see places are the main square, also known as La Concordia Park<\/strong>. Nearby you can find restaurants with traditional menus.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Concordia Park in the city of Ahuachap\u00e1n. Photo by feinteriano. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It is the center of town, so you can walk along the Pasaje La Concordia until you reach the Church of the Assumption. This last place has been declared a Cultural Heritage of the municipality and the Department of Ahuachap\u00e1n<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History and characteristics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to historical records, Ahuachap\u00e1n was founded in pre-Columbian times around the V century by the Mayan Poqomam. By the fifteenth century began, the territorial battles were initiated by the Pipil Indians<\/strong> of Izalco<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Ausoles of Ahuachap\u00e1n. Photo by ThinkGeoEnergy. Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The transculturation generated a new cultural order and traditions that were affected by the arrival of the Spaniards<\/strong>. More than two centuries later, in August 1823, the town received the title of a villa. By 1862 it had officially become a city; in 1869, Ahuachap\u00e1n was named the department’s capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, since its origins, it has stood out as a coffee-producing city. It is unique in El Salvador<\/strong> and the world. Likewise, it is a town whose craftsmanship is made from ancestral techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ahuachap\u00e1n House of Culture. Photo by YessicaGuerra19. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It has a geothermal plant<\/strong>, which provides electricity supply to the entire municipality and department without generating any gas for the environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patron saint festivities and gastronomy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The central patronal feast of the town of Ahuachap\u00e1n<\/strong> is dedicated to the Dulce Nombre de Jes\u00fas<\/strong> and takes place between February 5 and 14. It is preceded by another of great importance for the department. The occasion of the celebration of the birth of the Virgin Mary on September 7.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ahuachap\u00e1n Festivities. Photo by Presidencia El Salvador. Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This particular date commemorates the Day of the Lanterns, so all the streets are decorated with these motifs. On the other hand, throughout the year and for the holidays, Ahuachap\u00e1n traditional dishes and drinks typical<\/a><\/strong> of the region are prepared.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hemicycle in Concordia Park. Photo by feinteriano. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In this sense, in all its gastronomic diversity, we can find:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n