Ruta de Las Flores Coloful towns, Coffee, indigenous roots

In this tour you will have the opportunity to meet and visit five of the most picturesque colonial towns with greater cultural tradition of the western part of El Salvador.

Begining in Nahuizalco, town with indigenous custom, recognized for its fine crafts in wicker and tule. We will continue our journey to reach Salcoatitan which has one of the oldest churches in El Salvador. Then we will juayua, rich in natural beauty. We continue with the people of Apaneca, the highest village of all El Salvador, known for its coffee plantations. Finishing with the colorful town of Ataco, famous for its handicrafts, its restaurants, and its beautiful cobbled streets.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Izalco, Izalco, Sonsonate Department

Izalco is known for being a city with a strong indigenous population that retains many of its traditions. This colorful town is located right at the foot of the volcano that bears the same name of the city. Izalco volcano. Recognized due to being one of the newest in the continent. Izalco also conserves two beautiful colonial churches that fill the city with color. we will walk in the streets, visit the historic house of the barrientos, and the main squares. The Ruins of La Asuncion Church.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Nahuizalco, Nahuizalco, Sonsonate Department

The beautiful Nahuizálco city. In Nahuatl language it means “the four Izalcos”. In this town we will have the opportunity to know one of the historical events that have most affected the cultural and indigenous legacy of our country. You will enjoy visiting the municipal market, where every day the villagers sell their fresh products. Here you can taste some tropical fruits. Nahuizálco is recognized as a producer of wicker and tule handicrafts, used for the creation of baskets, chairs, mats, etc.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Juayua, Juayua, Sonsonate Department

Our next destination on the flowers route is Juayua. In this city a gastronomic festival is held almost every weekend. You can try some of the most delicious typical dishes. Or even if you want some exotic dishes. Juayua in the route of flowers is known for its beautiful springs of water, one of these is Los Chorros de la Calera. Here you can also enjoy a refreshing bath is your delicious water. In Juayua you will have the opportunity to acquire some of the most beautiful crafts made by the ingenious hands of our craftsmen.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Apaneca, Apaneca, Ahuachapan Department

Another of the must-see destinations in Flowers Route tour is Apaneca. Here is the city with the highest elevation in El Salvador where you can do some optional extra activities. Among the activities you can do in Apaneca are: Introduce yourself in the largest maze in Central America, fill yourself with adrenaline driving a buggie (ATV) through the volcanic cordillera of Apaneca. Or enjoy the adrenaline by doing Zipline on coffee plantations. And if you do not want to do any of these options, you can walk the streets of this colorful town watching the coffee plantations.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Concepcion de Ataco, Concepcion de Ataco, Ahuachapan Department

The last town on the flowers route is the colorful city of Concepcion de Ataco. This beautiful town is known for its beautiful murals that adorn every corner of the city. Calm cobblestone streets that make you feel that you travel in time. Ataco is known to be the producer of the best quality coffee in El Salvador. Here you can complete your experience with a visit to a coffee farm, where you can discover the entire process of coffee production. From the moment of planting it until it turns into a cup of coffee

Duration: 45 minutes