San Salvador

El Salvador's capital since 1545, San Salvador is a large Central American city with a walkable historic centre dense with churches, cafés, and restaurants. Founded by Spanish colonists in 1525 and repeatedly rebuilt after earthquakes, the city retains a layered history visible in landmarks like the churches of San Francisco and Sagrado Corazón and the Hospital Rosales. It also serves as headquarters for the Central American Integration System and sits close to mountains, with a UNESCO World Heritage site in the wider region.

• Population525,990
• Nearest water from center0.3 km
• Nearest mountain from center3.1 km
• UNESCO within 50 km1