San Salvador, the first land sighted and visited by Christopher Columbus, is the easternmost fringe of the beautiful Bahamas Islands. Columbus named this island as ‘San Salvador’ which means Saint Savior in Spanish. From the looming volcano peak to pristine sandy beaches, San Salvador is a perfect destination for vacation for adventure seekers as well as relaxation and peace seekers. Strolling through the San Salvador’s streets, visitors can still feel the old city charm.
The island is full of monuments, wrecks of ships, ruins and relics of historic times. One of the historic monuments is the National theatre which was originally built in 1866 and was remodeled some years back. Even after remodeling, the place still carries and is a combination neogothic, neoclassic and renaissance architectures.
There are many old monuments downtown having beautiful architectures. The museums like El Salvador’s Art Museum, National Museum and others provide the visitors a glimpse of the olden times. The sites of the 1988-89 Civil Wars give a sad reminder of the destruction caused by that strife.
The ‘Monument to the Savior of the world’ stands tall and stands guard over this city. The other monuments include Chicago Herald monument, Mexican Olympic monument, Nao Santa Maria monument each symbolizing different events that have taken place in San Salvador. But the tourist destinations list does not comprise of historic monuments only. San Salvador has a variety of cafes, boutiques, bars, restaurants, street shops and a thrilling night life to keep visitors busy throughout their trip. It also boasts of having the highest number of malls than any other city in Central America.
If a person wants to go around San Salvador, buses and taxis are a favorable option but rental cars are available too. Accommodation options are diverse and people can easily choose depending on their need and budget.
With the slow pace of life, this bustling city on the shores of sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean is guaranteed to give peace and relaxation to any tourist coming here. Whether the person is touring old plantations or discovering archaeological sites, going for cave diving or walking on secluded beaches, San Salvador has something to offer and win hearts of everyone who steps on this historical and cultural land.
