Suchitoto

Suchitoto
Cultural Gem of El Salvador

Suchitoto is a historic colonial town in El Salvador with cobblestone streets, colonial houses, rich cultural traditions, and panoramic views of Lake Suchitlán. We offer a variety of ammenities in our tranquil city, including hotels and restaurants for all budgets, museums, art galleries, and nightlife. In our rural areas, as well, you will find natural and historical treasures and numerous opportunities for exploration.

Come and enjoy with your friends and family our beautiful Suchitoto.

Things to Do in Suchitoto

	Historic City Center In the heart of Suchitoto,  you´ll find a treasured past  and a celebrated present-day cultural life. Click here to learn  more about what activities are  found in the center of town.
	Eco-Tourism The rural areas of Suchitoto offer a wide variety of attractions -- including waterfalls, Lago de Suchitlán, pre-Columbian ruins,  and Guazapa Mountain.  Click here to learn more.
	Tours The best way to experience  Suchitoto is with a guide who knows and loves the area like family. Click here  to see a list of tour options  in and around Suchitoto.
	Daytrips from Suchitoto Spend your day in another town  and come back to Suchitoto  for the evening. Suchitoto´s  central location in El Salvador allows you to make several  daytrips from here. Click here  for suggested list of options.

Hotels and Restaurants

	Accomodations The range of charming hotels and hostels in Suchitoto allows you to find the ammenities you want at the right price. Click here to find a list of hotels in Suchitoto.
	Restaurants and Bars During your stay in Suchitoto, you´ll find a nice selection of dining options. Click here for a list of our fine restaurants and bars.

The Culture of Suchitoto

	Annual Cultural Traditions Click here to learn more about the annual cultural traditions that are celebrated in Suchitoto.
	Crafts This page is under construction.
	History Click here to learn the history of Suchitoto and its importance to El Salvador.

Events in Suchitoto

For a listing and description of our annual cultural traditions, click here

ACTIVITIES 27 of October concierto-conferencia Ariosto Montesinos (mexico) 6 pm Centro Arte para la Paz 31 de Octubre 1) Magic and Color. Paint of Fausto Perez Pascal's galery 2) inmortal songs singer OSkar Arevalo Puerto San Juan 1 PM 6 de November Feriado y presentacion de candidatas a reina de las fiestas patronales. plaza central 6 pm en adelante 14 de November LIVE music in Puerto San Juan TROPICOMBO 1PM 21 de Noviember LIVE music in Puerto San Juan TROPICOMBO 1PM more info http://www.suchitoto-el-salvador.com/eventos.php

Painting Exhibition: Don Shanay and his Students Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday Location: Galería Shanay Cost: Free Description: Featuring the work of Suchitoto artist Don Shanay and his students.

"This is My Land" Artisan Market Dates: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Time: 10 am to 6 pm Location: Central Plaza Description: Every weekend, the Association de Artisans and Artists of Suchitoto set up the This is My Land Artisan Market to display the work of true artisans from El Salvador. Here, you will be able to find the perfect souvenier for a friend or for yourself, to remind you of your trip to Suchitoto.

How to Get to Suchitoto

Suchitoto is centrally located in El Salvador and only 47 Km (29 miles) from the capital, San Salvador. While in El Salvador, consider making the safe and tranquil town of Suchitoto your homebase as you can make many daytrips to other parts of the country from here.

	From San Salvador by Bus From the Eastern Terminal in San Salvador, board bus #129. Suchitoto is the last stop on the route (about 1.5 hours). Buses depart every 15-20 minutes.
	From San Salvador in Car Go east on the Boulevard del Ejercito Nacional (also known as the Carretera Panaméricano). Take the vehicle bridge that to San Martín. Pass through San Martín, following the signs to Suchitoto, to reach the Highway that leads directly to Suchitoto.
	From Aguilares by Bus Take bus #163 from Aguilares to Suchitoto and get off at the last stop. Buses depart every 30-40 minutes.
	From Aguilares in Car From Aguilares, follow the signs to the paved road that leads directly to Suchitoto.

Municipal City Hall of Suchitoto

General Facts about the Municipality of Suchitoto

The municipality of Suchitoto is located to the northeast of San Salvador, with a territorial extension of 329.2 square km at 388 meters above sea level. There are 28 cantons with a total of 77 rural communities, making the rural population approximately 19,000, along with an urban population of about 6,000. It is a municipality with a lot of cultural identity and has its own hymn, flag and seal.
After the Peace Accords in 1992, the municipality implemented a plan of reconstruction. Suchitoto was heavily damaged by the civil war, and the principal reconstruction efforts were undertaken to improve basic social infrastructure.

Coverage of basic education: 95%
Coverage of electricity: 95%
Coverage of running water: 90%
Suchitoto also has plans for the ordering of land rights, the promotion of tourism, the preservation and restoration of the historic center, and the treatment of solid and liquid wastes.
The vision, efforts, and success of the municipality have relied upon on the active participation of the population.

The principal economic activities of the municipality are the cultivation of livestock, basic grains, sugar cane and fruit, along with tourism, artisanal fishing, and remittances.