Introducing San Miguel
San Miguel, one of El Salvador's largest cities, is the main hub for the eastern half of the country. Founded in 1530, it still shows signs of Spanish influence in its colonial-style buildings and central plazas. It has a few park areas, too, and its cathedral is in better shape than most, though like other Salvadoran cities it's choking on its own smog. The market spills out of its central area onto many streets, adding some excitement to the active city - active, that is, until the sun sets bright-orange and then it's downright dead. When the city center shuts down, make sure you're where you want to be.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Problems in San Miguel
by peej 06 December 2010
First let me state that San Miguel is my least favorite city in El Salvador. They only reason I got here is to visit my kids and gkid…
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Problems in San Miguel
by charleycroker 06 December 2010
Recently went to Carnival at San Miguel, which was alot of fun, but ....!! The hotel we stayed at has some very serious security issues.…
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RE: Nicaragua itinerary advice please!
by paulschmidtart 09 November 2010
When I travel in Central America I limit the bus time to no more than five hours a day and that is a maximum, usually much less. That…
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