Chalatenango Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in El Salvador
About Chalatenango
Chalatenango is a few kilometers at the north of Suchitlan Lake. Its name comes from Nahuatl: chal, shal (sand); at, (water); tenango (valley). "Valley of waters and sand". It was created at pre-Columbian period by Lenca tribes, then later occupied by Pipils, before the Spanish conquered the area at the 16th century. During the colonial period, it was an important center for the production of indigo. It was heavily impacted during the El Salvador Civil War (1979–92). Many people had to move away, then many returned at the end of the war. Today, it has become a nice and safe town in an agricultural plain.
Top Attractions in Chalatenango
Explore the best things to see and do in Chalatenango:
- ★San Luis del Carmen
Where to Stay in Chalatenango
- 🏨Hotel La Ceiba
- 🏨La Posada del Jefe
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