El Salvador Culture

El Tazumal El Salvador. An Iconic Mayan Archaeological Site

El Tazumal El Salvador is a Maya archaeological site in Chalchuapa. The Tazumal pre-Columbian ruins are part of the impressive Chalchuapa archaeological zone. It was the first archaeological park created in El Salvador, which is among the oldest in Central … Read more

El Salvador Arts and Crafts: The Craftsmanship of Salvadoran Artisans

The El Salvador traditional crafts are made in small colorful towns that aim to show and keep alive Salvadoran culture and religion. El Salvador arts and crafts are well known all over Central America and in many other countries. Making … Read more

Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador: A Sacred Icon of El Salvador’s Heritage

The San Salvador Cathedral or Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Savior is the main church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Salvador; it is home to the San Salvador Archbishop and is located at the heart of the San … Read more

Central American Coffee. Some of the best in the world.

Central American coffee beans are some of the most popular in the world. The region, from Guatemala to Panama, has areas perfect for growing coffee plants. These countries have mountains with rich volcanic soil ideal for producing some of the … Read more

Ilobasco El Salvador, a City Renowned for its Clay Pottery

Ilobasco El Salvador is a city and municipality in the department of Cabañas known for its renowned pottery made out of clay. Ilobasco is located in the central region of El Salvador, about 42 kilometers from San Salvador and about … Read more

Religion in El Salvador. What are the main religions in El Salvador?

Religion is a big part of El Salvador’s history and culture. 41.9% of Salvadorans are Roman Catholic, 35.9% are Evangelical Christians, 19.9% have no religious affiliation, 1.3% are Jehovah’s Witnesses, and 0.9% belong to other religions; according to a March … Read more