Santa Ana Things To Do

Santa Ana's Cathedral

Santa Ana's Cathedral is El Salvador's largest neo-gothic building. It's elaborate facade contrasts a lot with the clean and simple interior.

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	Inside of the theatre

Updated By MarcG

on October 24, 2002

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	City Hall

Updated By MarcG

on October 24, 2002

Santa Ana's City Hall

A beautiful colonial building. Generally not open to the public but you can ask to visit the central courtyard.

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	Teatro de Santa Ana

By Pieter11

on December 12, 2007

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Teatro de Santa Ana

Another great building at the Parque Central of Santa Ana is the theatre. This construction was opened in 1910 and is a sign of the love for culture of the city. The building was first used as a theatre where opera's and other plays were performed. In the 40's however it was transformed into a moviehouse, to make this new medium available for a large amount of people.

Later, its function changed again into a real theatre. It is said that it is one of the best theatres in Central America. The inside -that I only saw on some pictures- is fantastic. A very beautiful "Gran Sala" in which the plays are performed and a beautiful "Cupula", the central dome, that is decorated wonderfully.

The exterior looks very colonial and has a typical, green colour. The decoration are made by Italian artists.

Address: Parque Central, Santa Ana

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	Coatepeque Lake

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on August 21, 2008

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View of Coatepeque Lake

Coatepeque Lake is considered one of the most beautiful crater lakes in Central America. On its shore there are hotels, restaurants and tourist establishments for practising acquatic sports. In the lake there is also a small island which was a Mayan site of some importance.

Coatepeque Lake can be reached from Santa Ana by an about 75 minutes bus ride, a little less by taxi. If you are not planning to go the lake shore but you are planning to visit the Parque Nacional Los Volcanes you can still enjoy nice panoramic views of the Lake from one of the lookout points on your way to the Parque. The photo attached is taken from one of these points.

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	Ruinas de Tazumal, San Andres

By SalvaSpan

on February 9, 2004

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Pipil power

Santa Ana is a great base for visits to nearby Mayan Pipil ruins in Tazumal/Ahuachapan, San Andres, Joya de Ceren. Also close to the Volcan de Santa Ana, Cerro Verde Ntl. Park, and Volcan de Izalco, made famous in the book about the 1932 revolt and massacre of Indian laborers: Cenizas de Izalco.

Address: Calle E Pol N #2 Barrio El Milagro, Santa Ana

Phone: 850-9293

Directions: Buses depart from central terminal, our school's staff can help with routes, schedules, and arranging inexpensive private transportation. info@salvaspan.com or call 850-9293 in El Salvador, (413)374-0159 USA.

Website: www.salvaspan.com

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	The Catedral

By a005116

on June 4, 2003

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Plaza, Santa Ana

The neogothical cathedral in the hart of the citycenter imediately will get your attention. Wathever you like it or not it is at least remarkable in the country. The catedral was build in 1905 as church but bacame a catedral only 8 years later.

Website: www.elsalvadorturismo.gob.sv

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	Theatre

Updated By MarcG

on October 24, 2002

Teatro de Santa Ana

The theatre was built in the late 1800's as a result of a booming economy due to coffee production around the city. Italian and french architects were hired hence a classic italian theatre in the middle of salvadoran coffee country! It's being restored, but open for visitors and during performances.

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	The Theatre

Updated By a005116

on June 4, 2003

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Theatre of Santa Ana

The wonderfull restored classical theatre in the centre of the city was originally completed in 1910 and is now one of the finest theatres of Central Amerika. A guide will show you around for a small charge on weekdays.

Website: www.elsalvadorturismo.gob.sv

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	The Town Hall

Updated By a005116

on June 4, 2003

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Manneke pis on holiday in
El Salvador?!

When I entered the lovely patio of the town hall I almost fainted. Just in the middle of it there's a fountain ánd a real 'Manneke pis', just like in Brussels (in my home country). And that while people looked to us like they had never seen foreigners. They asked us all the time where we came from and how many hours it was with the bus and there was even a man trying to sell us a bed! Amazing