Northern El Salvador Overview

North of the capital, pastures yield to remote mountains that hide treasures for those tourists willing to cross the poorly maintained roads. Suchitoto’s fine architecture, beautiful scenery, and traditional lifestyle attract travelers drawn by El Salvador’s cultural history. Local artesanía thrives in several areas, including La Palma and Ilobasco, towns known for pottery and hammocks. Nature lovers enjoy Lago Suchitlán’s 14 species of fish and more than 200 types of birds, while more restless travelers heed the call of El Pital, El Salvador’s highest peak.

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