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| Sulfur Lake in Santa Ana Volcano Crater |
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| Teatro de Santa Ana, El Salvador |
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| Volcano National Park, El Salvador |
Santa Ana was our second city we traveled to in El Salvador and it is also their second largest city. As we arrived to the city, it was clear that buses handle most transportation. The number of buses arriving and departing was staggering, and the exhaust pollution was just as bad. I was eager to get off the bus to clear my burning eyes. During our 2 days walking the streets we did not see one other international tourist. It’s important to note that we are also visiting during the low season.
Tall buildings are absent, which we found surprising for a big city. Santa Ana does have a welcoming town square, as most towns and cities do in Central America. Around the square sits a large Gothic Cathedral, the Teatro de Santa Ana and a historic municipal palace. We took a few photos around the plaza and in the church and then headed to the more vibrant market. The market was teaming with local vendors sectioned by products. My favorite was the sausage isle, where chorizo and longaniza hung from the vendor stations. Before dawn, we headed back to our hostel, but were sure to buy some pupusas on the street before arriving. El Salvador’s pupusas are the best in Central America. Be sure to enjoy the bean, cheese and pork filled tortillas.
(to be continued)