Recent renovations have spruced up this neoclassical gem. It functioned as a cinema during the silent-film era and later as the Telecom headquarters and a public hospital.
Teatro Nacional de San Miguel
Eastern El Salvador
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Facing Parque David J Guzmán, San Miguel’s cathedral dates from the 18th century.
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1. Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Paz
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Facing Parque David J Guzmán, San Miguel’s cathedral dates from the 18th century.
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The small collection of pottery includes pieces found at Quelepa, with explanations in English and Spanish. There's not much to see here but the…
4.73 MILES
Archaeology buffs will appreciate the Ruinas de Quelepa, grassy mounds covering 40 terraced ceremonial platforms, largely unexcavated. Lenca inhabited the…
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About 40km southeast of San Miguel is a pretty lake on which you can catch a small boat (US$15 to US$40) to minuscule Los Cerritos Island. It's great for…
21.31 MILES
The scenic crater lake La Laguna de Alegría is a 2km uphill walk from town, with some stunning views along the way. The lake's icy waters are said to be…