JoAn's Hostel

02/05/2013

Santa Ana (also known as Ilamatepec) volcano is a stratovolcano about 45 km west of San Salvador city. It is El Salvador's highest volcano and one of its most active. The broad summit of Santa Ana has a beautiful array of concentric craters with crescent-shaped rims. Historical activity were mainly small-to-moderate explosive eruptions from both summit and flank vents and has been documented since the 16th century. The San Marcelino cinder cone on the SE flank produced a lava flow in 1722 that traveled 13 km to the east. Background: Santa Ana is dominantly andesitic-to-trachyandesitic. It is located immediately west of Coatepeque caldera. Collapse of Santa Ana during the late Pleistocene produced a voluminous debris avalanche that swept into the Pacific Ocean, forming the Acajutla Peninsula. Reconstruction of the volcano subsequently filled most of the collapse scarp. There are several parasitic vents and cones which have formed along a 20-km-long fissure system that extends from near the town of Chalchuapa NNW of the volcano to the San Marcelino and Cerro la Olla cinder cones on the SE flank./ El volcan de Santa Ana (también conocido como Ilamatepec) es un estratovolcán a unos 45 km al oeste de la ciudad de San Salvador. Es el volcán más alto de El Salvador y uno de las TIC más activos. La gran cumbre de Santa Ana cuenta con hermosas variedad de cráteres concéntricos con bordes en forma de media luna. La actividad histórica fueron principalmente erupciones explosivas pequeñas a moderadas de la cumbre y el flanco Ambos vientos y ha terminado el juego Documentada desde el siglo 16. El cono de ceniza San Marcelino en el flanco SE produce un flujo de lava en 1722 que viajaron a 13 kilometros al este. Antecedentes: Santa Ana es predominantemente andesítica a rocas traquiandesíticas. Se encuentra al oeste de Coatepeque INMEDIATAMENTE caldera. Colapso de Santa Ana que cae en el Pleistoceno tardío produjo una avalancha de escombros voluminosos que se extendió hacia el Océano Pacífico, formando la península de Acajutla. Reconstrucción del volcán posteriormente llena la mayor parte del colapso escarpa. Hay varios conos parásitos y todos los vientos que se han formado a lo largo de un sistema de fisuras de 20 km de longitud que se extiende desde cerca de la ciudad de Chalchuapa NNW del volcán de San Marcelino y Cerro La Olla conos de ceniza en el flanco SE.

30/04/2013

Tour San Jorge in San Julian, Sonsonate! more info here!
You can rent cabins from $18.00, $40 and $45.00 a night
There is a cafeteria where you can order regular and vegetarian food.
more information at:ANADES 2284-1353 y 2274-7461 con Alba Azucena Lopez o Ana Gladis Miranda: [email protected]

Puedes rentas cabañas por $18.00, $40.00 y $45.00 la noche.
Hay una cafeteria donde puedes ordenar comida regular y vegetariana

telefono con mas informacion: ANADES 2284-1353 y 2274-7461 con Alba Azucena Lopez o Ana Gladis Miranda: [email protected]

14/09/2012

Need to try these "paletas de sombrillita" they are DELICIOUS!!! and of course really cheap!

14/09/2012

In its brand-new location, the Museum of Word and Image is a museum of Salvadoran writing and writers, with a heavy emphasis on the revolutionary movement of the '70s and '80s. No surprise really - the museum's director is Carlos Henríquez Consalvi, aka 'Santiago,' the Venezuelan-born journalist who was the founder and main voice of Radio Venceremos during the war. (You're liable to see him around the museum most days.) The museum has three small exhibit areas, through which it rotates compelling exhibits on themes such as writers (like Roque Dalton and Salarrué), the massacre of 1932, and women in Salvadoran history. Throughout the museum are terrific black-and-white photos from the war years - showing scenes such as student demonstrations, life in guerrilla camps, and just ordinary people - plus personal effects, like diaries and letters. Visitors can also watch a number of videos covering the history of the war, the founding of Radio Venceremos, as well as propaganda produced by the FMLN during the fighting, like the internationally known 'Carta de Morazán.' The sound quality isn't great, however. Finally, there's a replica of an underground clandestine radio studio; an extensive library of war-related books, documents and photos; and a small selection of books for sale at the entrance. Check the website or Pashalua magazine for current readings, book launches and more. *Address: 27 Av Norte 1140 Boulevard de los Héroes area *Transport: 9, 3, 3A, 53, 46, 11 *Website:www.museo.com.sv *Email:[email protected] *Phone:2275 4870 *Price: full US$2.00, concession US$0.50, full price is for foreigners - locals pay US$1.00 *Hours:08:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00 Mon-Fri, 08:00-12:00 Sat MAP FROM THE HOSTEL TO THE MUSEUM: https://maps.google.com.sv/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=museo+de+la+palabra+y+la+imagen&fb=1&gl=sv&hl=es&ie=UTF-8 — en Museo de la Palabra y la imagen. DIRECTIONS FROM THE HOSTEL: from the corner of our own block take bus 44 and ask the bus driver to get you off in CENTRO COMERCIAL LAS PULGAS. walk a block looking for FUNERARIA LAS FLORES. The museum is in the same alley.

14/09/2012

Tazumal Archaeological Site At 80 kilometers from San Salvador, Tazumal is a unique site that highlights the traces dela indigenous civilization which dominated our country before the colonial era. Tazumal, a "place where souls are consumed" in Nahuatl language Quiche is at the heart of the town of Chalchuapa. This area is within the Western archaeological area with an approximate area of 10 km ² is and where other places are also located in the same rich history as Casa Blanca, El Trapiche and surrounding areas. It was formally registered in 1940 by archaeologist Stanley Boggs, who was able to identify 13 structures. This site includes a number of structures that were the scene of an important and sophisticated Mayan settlement that existed around the years 100 to 1200 AD which was related to Copan and Teotihuacan and Toltec great influences. Within these architectures were localized drainage systems, tombs, a ball game, pyramids and temples were completely abandoned in the year 1200 AD Construction Southeast Mayan style is made from stone and mud that coated with mud plaster. As restoration work was in the forties coated with cement structures. With the passage of time the pyramids were exposed to inclement weather that forced the authorities to take care with greater zeal the structures that have been at risk of collapse. Such was the case in 2004, when part of the structure # 2 collapsed and motivated excavations were initiated only confirmed the membership of this site to the Toltec Empire. The museum "Stanley Boggs" Founded on April 16, 1952, this corner archaeological exposes a scenario that details the occupation of the cultures that settled in the current archaeological Chalchuapa and their development over time. As part of these issues, highlighting the first excavations conducted in the area and allowed to discover more about Indian life and Post-Classic period. The exhibition incluyevasijas clay, earrings, pendants, necklaces, mirrors, rings, jade axes, yokes, carved pyrite, pearls and other items found. See also one of the most important sculptures: Stela of Tazumal with 2.65 and 1.16 meters wide. It plasmóun character with rich attire holding a scepter. This sculpture was found by historian James I. Barberena in 1892 and transferred to the National Museum. Directions Address: Diagonal east 5th street, street cuje, Resume, Santa Ana To reach Resume must go on the road leading towards Ahuachapán. You should take detours towards the border The Chinamas. The road is properly marked to take corresponding crossings. Take as reference signs telling you where to find the Tazumal Archaeological Site, to the left of the main road diversion. Routes circulating in the area: From San Salvador: 202, 210 and 218. Take the bus in Ceiba de Guadalupe to Chalchuapa; explain the driver you are going to Tazumal and they will let you know when to get off. Ticket cost from $ 1.50 USD. More information: Hours: - Monday CLOSED - From Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm Price: - Salvadorans and Central $ 1.00 USD - Foreign: $ 3.00 USD - Students and teachers in public schools solely on Wednesdays FREE. - Light vehicle parking: $ 1.00 USD - Parking heavy vehicles (buses): $ 2.00 USD Phone: (503) 2444-0010 Website: http://www.cultura.gob.sv/temas/sitios-arqueologicos/tazumal.html Satellite Location Elevation 2390 feet N 13 ° 58,807 ' W 89 ° 40,438 '

31/08/2012

31/08/2012

The Impossible is the largest national park of El Salvador and is located in the peaceful coastal elevations Ahuachapán, between the municipalities of San Francisco Menéndez and Tacuba, south-west of the Route of the Flowers. This protected area is considered the most important natural relic country as a globally threatened ecosystem (tropical dry forest and tropical montane dry), but also for being one of the last refuges for an incredibly diverse community of wildlife, source water resources for the area and owner of scenic beauty for tourism development. It is for this reason that The Impossible receives over 8,000 tourists a year who visit these 4,000 hectares of forest are protected for 25 park rangers and shown by a team of 20 local tour guides, to make contact with more than 500 species of plants More than 100 species of mammals, 53 amphibians and reptiles, 285 birds and over 5,000 species of butterflies. But tourists seeking adventure not found anywhere else in the country. The steep topography of El Imposible certainly becomes an opportunity for extreme hiking tours and phenomenal shooting. The walks are dasrrollan between steep slopes and lower slopes, watching from below the rocks suspended, leaving aside the cliffs and rivers, flat strips running and falling into ravines surprise, at a warm temperature that heals and tests physical activity of your visitors. Email: [email protected] Contact: Manolo Gonzalez Location: Tacuba, El Salvador Imposible Tours (rainforest, mountain tours) Tel: 2417-4268 Web: www.imposibletours.com

22/08/2012

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20/08/2012

Suchitoto, El Salvador....Take a step back in time and visit this small colonial city in the central part of El Salvador Central America. Suchitoto´s central location makes it the perfect choice to use as a base to discover the many beautiful places that El Salvador and Central America have to offer. Tourist Information Points of Interest Historic Center where it appears that time has been stopped. Here one can appreciate our history, culture, the cobble stone streets, the panoramic views of the lake and of the Guazapa volcano. The life of the town itself, relaxed, the Antigua of El Salvador. Within the town you can see the beautiful Santa Lucia church, the home and museum of Alejandro Cotto, The house of the sculptors, Pascal’s Gallery, the Theater of the Ruins, the artisans festival, the house of culture, the Arte Center for Peace, and the artisan form of pure cultural patrimony from long ago. The Lake (A) This is one of the main attractions not only for its extension but for being an ecosystem that offers much ornithological interest for abundance as well as for the variety of species, pelicans, herons, storks ..... being declared in the 2005 a RAMSAR site. The Tourist center San Juan Port offers: food, handicrafts, cafeterias and boat tours of the lake. Boat tour options: Island of the donkey Island of the Hermit Trinidad Island, Bird Island. Waterfall Los Tercios (B) Taking the highway to Cinquera about 1,5 kilometers from downtown on the left hand side is the waterfall Los Tercios. Its interest is in the spectacular composition of hexagonal basalt blocks formed by the abrupt cooling of magma. It measures 12 meters in height. It has its own legend as well. 4 km further down the road you can find the hot springs of Agua Calienter, 8Km the Oasis of Quezalapa and 18 km. from Suchitoto the eco-forest of Cinquera. You can visit Los Tercios on foot, by bicycle or using the bus route 482. The Guazapa Volcano (C) The communities of Palo Grande, El Sitio and La Mora, are natural doorways to the famous Guazapa Volcano, rich in historical and natural patrimony; a tropical dry forest that is possible to visit, thanks to the walks and horseback rides offered by these communities. Attractions: Panoramic views, beautiful natural springs, hidden waterfalls, caves, remains of indigo processing and memories from the civil war like: caves, trenches, guerilla camp grounds and tombs. Guazapa volcano offers nature in its purest form. La Bermuda (D) Located only 6 km from Suchitoto on the highway to San Salvador. Attractions: The recreational center Las Americas, with its swimming pools and fish and shrimp production tanks. Remains of the historical hacienda La Bermuda. In 1528 in the valley La Bermuda the primer Villa of San Salvador was founded and is now known as Cuidad Vieja, this historical site is now under the protection of CONCULTURA.

19/08/2012

Protected Area El Espino - Forest The Perishers El Espino - Forest The Perishers, better known as Bicentennial Park is the first protected area which is situated in the metropolitan area of San Salvador great, specifically in the Valley of the Hammocks, volcanic chain in the North Pacific slope Central. The Park is located in the living area of sub-tropical rainforest. Until that becomes protected area, its soil was used to grow coffee under shade (Holdridge 1975). Its elevation is between 800 and 900 meters above sea level, which makes The Nature Conservancy (2008), locate in the lower areas of the eco-region of the humid forests of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas. Inside the inhabitants living in the community La Union II, those involved in efforts to protect the area, in activities such as solid waste management, environmental education and temporary jobs. Horarios Hábiles de Lunes a Domingo Horario del Parque del Bicentenario 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Horario de Ciclovía y vía peatonal (Parque Lineal) 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. it is wonderful to have such a nice public park where salvadorans have an option to go on the weekends, besides a mall