Sensuntepeque

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Capital district of Cabañas Department, El Salvador

Sensuntepeque is a city and district in the Cabañas Department of El Salvador. It is the capital of the department and principal town in the area. Sensuntepeque is located about 83 kilometres (52 mi) northeast of the capital, San Salvador, at an altitude of 820 metres (2,690 ft).

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Population
35,916
Coordinates
13.867, -88.633
Timezone
America/El_Salvador
Elevation
820 m

Overview of Sensuntepeque

Travellers heading to El Salvador will find Sensuntepeque, a low-key town. Its resident count stands at approximately 35,916. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around culture, nature and sports and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 820 metres.

Things to do in Sensuntepeque

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Culture in Sensuntepeque

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For culture, expect Castles and Mines. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Sensuntepeque's own activity tags.

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Nature in Sensuntepeque

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Sensuntepeque's nature entries include Islands and Rivers. Everything listed here comes from what Sensuntepeque is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.

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Sports in Sensuntepeque

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Sensuntepeque records Biking and Running under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Sensuntepeque is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.

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Adventure in Sensuntepeque

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Under adventure, Sensuntepeque is tagged with Shooting Ranges. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Sensuntepeque.

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Best time to visit Sensuntepeque

June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.

Getting there & around

Small places like Sensuntepeque are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching El Salvador. Time zone: America/El_Salvador.

Similar destinations

Places near Sensuntepeque that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sensuntepeque known for?
Sensuntepeque, in El Salvador, is best known for culture, nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 35,916 residents.
What can you do in Sensuntepeque?
Recorded activities in Sensuntepeque include Castles, Mines, Islands, Rivers and Biking. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
When is the best time to visit Sensuntepeque?
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Where is Sensuntepeque located?
Sensuntepeque is located in El Salvador. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

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