Sonsonate
District in Sonsonate, El Salvador
Sonsonate is a city and district of El Salvador, of which it is also its municipal seat. It has an estimated population of 71,980 inhabitants for the year 2020. Sonsonate is the second most important city in western El Salvador. The town was founded under the name of "Villa del Espíritu Santo" on vacant lots near the town of los Izalcos in 1552. However, this foundation would be extremely ephemeral, because the following year, in 1553, this villa would be transferred to its current location, with the name of "Villa de la Santísima Trinidad de Sonsonate", in a cocoa-producing area. With the passage of time, the town would be known simply by the name of Sonsonate. This name was taken from the Rio Grande or Sonsonate in the Nahuat language, which crosses it from north to south across the entire plain until it flows into the Pacific Ocean. This was the third Spanish population founded in the territories that currently constitute El Salvador, although, it is worth clarifying, during the entire period of Spanish domination of America, Sonsonate was the capital of the Mayor's Office of Sonsonate, a territory apart from the one administered by San Salvador, today the capital of El Salvador.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 72,233
- Coordinates
- 13.719, -89.724
- Timezone
- America/El_Salvador
- Elevation
- 220 m
Overview of Sonsonate
Sonsonate sits in El Salvador and reads as a compact city. The population is roughly 72,233. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, culture and sports.
Things to do in Sonsonate
Nature in Sonsonate
(19)Looking for nature? Sonsonate has Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 19 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Sonsonate's own activity tags.
Culture in Sonsonate
(18)Sonsonate's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Sonsonate. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Sports in Sonsonate
(12)Our data lists Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting as sports options here. In all, 12 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Sonsonate's own activity tags.
Adventure in Sonsonate
(10)The adventure shortlist for Sonsonate: Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Sonsonate's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Sonsonate
(10)Sonsonate records Bodyboard, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Paddle and Paddleboarding under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Sonsonate. That is 10 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Sonsonate
(9)On the nightlife side, Sonsonate offers Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Sonsonate's recorded activities. 9 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Sonsonate
(6)Under wellness, Sonsonate is tagged with Farms, Ranches, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Sonsonate's own activity tags.
Family in Sonsonate
(3)Family lovers get Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Sonsonate is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Sonsonate
(1)Sonsonate's shopping entries include Shopping. All of it is drawn from Sonsonate's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Sonsonate
(2)Other activities in Sonsonate covers Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Sonsonate's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Sonsonate
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in El Salvador; once there, walking covers most of Sonsonate. The local time zone is America/El_Salvador.
Similar destinations
Places near Sonsonate that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sonsonate known for?
- Sonsonate is mainly a destination for nature, culture and sports, set in El Salvador with around 72,233 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Sonsonate?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Sonsonate. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Sonsonate?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Sonsonate located?
- Administratively, Sonsonate sits in El Salvador — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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