Tacuba

Introducing Tacuba

Tacuba is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes, the land draped with forests and coffee plantations, and crisscrossed with rivers, trails and dirt roads. Fourteen kilometers west of Ahuachapán, it lies on the northern edge of Parque Nacional El Imposible, and along the rolling Guatemalan border. Tacuba is also one of El Salvador's poorest regions, and until the last few years tourist traffic here was little more than a trickle. But a freshly paved road, a gang problem brought under control and the almost single-handed work of one local guide have turned Tacuba into one of El Salvador's most rewarding eco-tourism destinations. As a growing stream of travelers continue to make their way here, many crossing over from Guatemala, it seems likely more infrastructure will emerge. A Spanish school (Escuela Tlocopan; 2417 4202) was in the works during our research - look for it on Av Cuscatlán, four blocks from the plaza.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009