San Salvador Department

El Salvador

Cloudy May Afternoon taken from hotel terrace.
Cloudy May Afternoon taken from hotel terrace.
The Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo (Monument to the Divine Savior of the World) in San Salvador. A popular spot for skateboarders, demonstrations and impromptu rap-battle sessions, it's a beautiful spot to visit while in town. Just be sure to wait until later in the afternoon, once the scorching sun begins to fade some. #ElSalvador #SanSalvador
Overlooking a neighborhood outside of San Salvador from the top story of a primary school.
I have visited El Salvador many times. This monument was originally used to decorate the tomb of Manuel Enrique Araujo, the President of El Salvador between 1911 and 1913, and presented by Araujo's family on November 26, 1942, in connection to the first National Eucharistic Congress in San Salvador. The iconic statue of Christ on the globe sphere of planet earth is part of the Monument to Divino Salvador del Mundo on Plaza El Salvador del Mundo (The Savior of the World Plaza).

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San Salvador showing central business district and a square or plaza
San Salvador
Known for Entertainment, Museums and Tours
The sprawling capital of El Salvador has a turbulent history, which is well documented in its museums and still visible in its national monuments.

Reasons to visit

  • Cuscatlán Stadium
  • Sunzal Beach
  • Monumento al Salvador del Mundo
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Apopa
Apopa
Check out Metrocentro and Catedral Metropolitano—just a couple of the sights around Apopa.
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Nejapa
Nejapa
Venture to sights like El Boquerón Crater of the San Salvador Volcano as you discover the local area in Nejapa.
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San Martin
San Martin
Head to sights like Lake Ilopango as you discover the local area in San Martin.
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Tonacatepeque
Tonacatepeque
Check out Plaza Libertad and Catedral Metropolitano—just a couple of the sights around Tonacatepeque.
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Aguilares
Aguilares
Known for Culture, Monuments and Historical
Love culture, monuments and history? Get away to Aguilares!
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