EL SLAVADOR Culture Attractions Phrases Guanaco Salvadoran cabal
EL SLAVADOR Culture & Attractions
Phrases • Guanaco (Salvadoran) • cabal (right on) • Quiubo? (How's it going? )
Number of Animal Species 897
Attraction • Los Chorros is a series of large, refreshing natural pools fed, one pool to the next, by clear spring water from overhanging volcanic cliffs.
The Devil’s Doorway • Two huge rocks on the edge of a deep precipice frame the view of the valley lying far below. The "doorway" is approximately 1 km south of Balboa Park on the summit of Chulo Hill, 1, 000 meters above sea level.
Lago de Ilopango • Formed in a giant volcano crater the lake, at 15 km long, 8 km wide and 248 metres deep, is the largest lake in El Salvador and a popular spot for fishing, boating and swimming.
As part of the Mayan world, El Salvador has its share of impressive pre-Columbian sites. Highlights include: • Tazumal: Part of the large Chalchuapa site, Tazumal comprises a group of flat-topped stepped pyramids and is still being studied by historians. Located 78 km from San Salvador on the outskirts of the city of Chalchuapa. Guija: Close to the Guatemala border on the Guija Lake. Many archaeological treasures can still be found, untouched, on the lakeshore. San Andres: Another group of stepped pyramids positioned between two rivers 36 km from San Salvador in the Zapotitan Valley. Cihuatan: Ruins of cities cover an area of 4 square kilometers. A stone wall is still standing that was originally one of the ball courts called Tlatchli. Joya de Ceren: A pre-Columbian settlement that was buried under 5 meters of ashes from the eruption of Laguna Caldera Volcano in 600 AD. The site was discovered in 1978. Located 36 kms from San Salvador. Corinto: Consists of two caves situated on a broad plain 1 km north of the village of Corinto. Prehistoric drawings about 10, 000 years old can be seen on the cave walls.
Food • Pupusas: thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, meat, squash, and/or other fillings. • Tamales: boiled pockets of corn dough, stuffed with meat or sweet corn and served in banana leaves. • Sopa de Patas: a popular soup made from corn, plantains, tripe and cow's feet. • Yuca frita: fried yucca, often served with chicharon (deep-friend pork cracklings). • Platanos fritos: deep-fried plantains. • Curtido: a spicy, vinegarbased condiment made from cabbage, carrots and other veggies. Much like sauerkraut.
Desert & Beverages • Tres Leches Cake (Pastel de Tres Leches): A cake soaked in three kinds of milk, including evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and cream. • Pastelitos: pasty turnovers, stuffed with sweets like custard, jam or caramelized fruit. • Semita: coffee cake with guava or pineapple jam. • The most popular El Salvador beer is Pilsener. Characteristic nonalcoholic beverages in El Salvador include Kolachampan, a sugarcane-flavored soda; tamarind juice; horchata, a sweet herb and spicebased El Salvador drink; and ensalada ("salad"), a drinkable blend of finely chopped tropical fruits.
RELIGION • Roman Catholic 57. 1% of population
SALVADORAN DANCE
El Salvador Life
La Escondida Bed & Breakfast - If you feel like spending a night or two up on the mountain, you can visit "La Escondida" B&B located in the heart of "El Portezuelo Farm" at 4500 ft. Hotel Miramundo, La Palma, San Ignacio La Montaña Cabañas-Eco. Turismo Finca y Cabañas El Pinabete El Pital Santa Leticia Mountain Resort - This Magical place is located in a town called “Apaneca”, which in Nahuatl language of the Pipil Indians means “Rivers of Wind”, this town is in the province of Ahuachapan, El Salvador; just 1: 15 minutes away from the city of San Salvador.
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