San Vicente, El Salvador Explained

San Vicente
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:El Salvador
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in El Salvador
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: El Salvador
Subdivision Type1:Department
Subdivision Name1:San Vicente Department
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1824
Area Total Km2:267.25
Population As Of:2012
Population Total:53213
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:13.6453°N -88.7842°W
Elevation M:390
Website:Official website

San Vicente (pronounced as /es/) is a municipality in the San Vicente department of El Salvador. It was founded by 50 Spanish families in 1635 under the Tempisque tree, which is still standing today.

Historic sites

One point of interest is the Tower of San Vicente, designed by French Architect Eugenio Basilio Crepiat (the Spanish version of his name), located at the center of the city in Cañas Park. It was damaged by an earthquake in 2001. Repairs have since been made, and the tower is once again the hub of many festivities. Another point of interest is water complex "Amapulapa" which is a water park that has multiple pools a water cascade and multiple restaurants and bars. The city has several local festivals, which take place at Cañas Park. Among these are the gastronomic festivals, which are usually held every month.

Religion

San Vicente is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Vicente.

Geography

El Salvador's second highest volcano, the San Vicente volcano (also known as "Chichontepec" or "Las Chiches"), is located next to the city.