San Juan Opico

This compact town in El Salvador's La Libertad department is home to a colonial-era church and the pre-Columbian archaeological site of Joya de Cerén, a UNESCO World Heritage site within its territory. Situated in the country's central region, it sits close to mountains and within reach of water, making it a practical base for visitors exploring one of the most significant ancient sites in Central America.

• Population7,127
• Nearest water from center1.8 km
• Nearest mountain from center4.5 km
• UNESCO within 50 km1