Ruta De Las Flores

Pleasant route which crosses one of the most florid areas of El Salvador, crossing the forests of high mountains coffee where the cool weather prevails, visit their places of rich history, which celebrate, cultural events, cuisine and eco tourism.
Nahuizalco: Beautiful city located 70 kms from the capital with a strong presence of indigenous population, a colonial church built it in theseventeenth century, Its economic patrimony is based it in the developed of artisan industry of natural fibers: wood, wicker, Tule, Henequen , Visit the Artisan Development Center to learn about the creativity and beauty of these works.
Salcoatitán: City of artists offers art galleries and permanent exhibitions, located at 1045 meters above sea level, enjoy typical food in the central square and admirethe recently restored colonial-style church.
Juayúa: Its name means River of Orchids Purple purchase beautiful plants in their nurseries, enjoy traditional food fair held every weekend, visit its beautiful waterfalls of pure waters and beautiful ecological environment, savor the Gourmet Coffee in the benefits of Coffee .
Apaneca: the city is located at higher altitude: 1477 meters above sea levelapx. Home of the best coffees in the world in its comprehension is a very important archaeological site, is host of exciting activities of adventure tourism, as canopys, motorcycle tour, buggies, hiking, camping etc.
Ataco: Lovely colonial town that smells like antique village of cobblestone streets, colonial church, surrounded by coffee plantations and constantly decorated by the mist,appreciate the development of textiles in their artistic yarn workshop which still work with machines craft. Listen to folk music in its central square in the weekend afternoons you can enjoy sipping the typical drinks and dishes.
Tacuba: Has an archaeological treasure which is the remains of his church affected by the earthquake of Santa Marta in 1773, walk through the quiet streets, take a walk toBosque El Imposible, visit their viewpoints, enjoy the rhythm of life in this city located in Apaneca llamatepeq in the mountains which is connected by excellent roads.

* The route of the flowers is located in the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain, reaches a maximum height of 2,365.07 meters above sea level and possesses a fresh and pleasant climate, this route includes five interesting destinationsfull of cultural tradition, exquisite traditional dishes in their different gastronomic festivals and a splendid natural appeal.
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The path to the route of the flowers starts in the municipality of Nahuizalco, located 70 Kms from San Salvador.There are two versions about the origins of this town:The first version is contained in the brief and true, Franciscan chronic of 1586. According tothis document, Nahuizalco retains this name because formerly had four times the population size of Izalco town. The second version is reflected in a report from municipal Nahuizalco in October 15th 1859, in the following terms "The Single tradition that preserves the origin of this population is that after the Spaniards conquest, four families from Izalco stood at a point immediately to Sonzacate,which is still called Nahuizalquio, and when the neighbours visiting or passing through this point was called the four Izalcos" that in Nahuatl language mean Nahuizalco. "Naui" means "four".This town maintains its indigenous and artisanal traditions, here you will find their night market, workshops and handicraft stores in all the municipality.The Patron Saint Day festivities are held in honour of"San Juan Bautista", from June 17th to June 24th each year, and in the third week of October is held the celebration in honour of "La Virgen del Rosario".The main economic activity is the agriculture and in second place the handicraft production, a very recognized tourist attraction of Nahuizalco; its night market, illuminated with oil lamps, lanterns or candles is another reason to visit...