History of El Salvador Thumb of America The civilization of El Salvador dates from pre-Columbian times , around 1500 BC , as evidenced by the

ruins of Tazumal and Resume . The first inhabitants were the Pocomames , Lenca , and Pipil , who settled in the central and western parts of the country in the mid- eleventh century . The Spanish Admiral Andrs Nio led an expedition to Central America and disembarked on Meanguera Island, located in the Gulf of Fonseca, on May 31, 1522 . This was the first Salvadoran territory visited by the Spaniards. In June 1524 Spanish Captain Pedro de Alvarado began a war of conquest against Cuzcatln ( land of precious things) that was populated by the native tribes of the country. After 17 days of bloody battles many natives and Spaniards died , including Atlacatl Indian chief . Pedro de Alvarado defeated and wounded in his left hip , abandoned the fight and retreated to Guatemala , commissioning his brother, Gonzalo de Alvarado, to continue the conquest of Cuzcatln . Later , his cousin Diego de Alvarado established the town of San Salvador in April 1525, at a place called La Bermuda , near the town of Suchitoto. In 1546 , Charles I of Spain granted San Salvador the title of city .

Typical meals of El Salvador ATOL SHUCO (chuco) drink that is usually served in "crate" nose.

LA PUPUSA

the most notable dish of El Salvador is the pupusa, a thick handmade flour or rice flour corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, pork (cooked pork meat ground to a consistency of pasta), refried beans, or Loroco (one flower bud vine native El Salvador). There are also vegetarian options, often with pumpkin (a type of squash) or garlic. Some adventurous restaurants even offer pupusas stuffed with shrimp or spinach.

THE ENCHILADAS The Enchiladas, these thin corn tortillas and chips are made, the ingredients are ground corn, achiote, touch of salt, bicarbonate touch to crisp.

History of Liberty Harbor.

The Liberty Harbor was authorized by the Federal Congress of the republics of Central America on February 24, 1,824, and on February 10 of 1,831 the same Federal Congress decreed that the Puerto de la Libertad be able to foreign trade on the coast Pacific. February 19 Freedom was 1,835 as port of registry, then belonged to the department of San Salvador and the Central American Federal Distritito. On July 30 of 1,839 was part of the department of Sonsonate.

MAYA RUINS OF SAN ANDRS

This destination is located at kilometer 32 of the road leading to Santa Ana San Andres has an area of 35 hectares, being one of the largest pre-Hispanic centers El Salvador. Excavations have revealed that the site was a political and ceremonial center. Therefore, this place represents the concentration of the ancestral culture that dominated the western part of our country long before colonization, here you can find four amazing constructions that leave demonstrate the power and potential of this empire. It is said that during its heyday there were about 200 structures with a population greater number to 12,000, of which the ruling elite class had a section of the population who did not have such a range of residential complex, so the resort had restricted which suggests the sacredness of San Andrs access.