Visit Colonial Suchitoto in El Salvador, Suchitoto, El Salvador
Looking over the terracotta roofs we could see the large Lago de Suchitl谩n (Suchitl谩n Lake) far below. Between this view and the colourful heritage homes that climb up and down the streets in town, we couldn鈥檛 understand why there weren鈥檛 more foreign tourists in Suchitoto. In fact, as we explored the cobblestone streets, we realized that we were almost the only foreigners in town.聽It鈥檚 too bad because we think Suchitoto is the nicest city in all of El Salvador. Hopefully this post will entice more people to visit the colonial town of Suchitoto in El Salvador.
In the middle of the 11th century, the Pipil people migrated from central Mexico to El Salvador. The people who settled in Suchitoto harvested indigo from聽the Xiquilite plant聽that grows wild in the surrounding jungle. The Pipils used indigo to decorate their ceramics and clothing.
In the 1500s the Spanish invaded the region and established the first Spanish capital of El Salvador in Suchitoto. They called it San Salvador. They then proceeded to take over the indigo production. It became such a prized commodity for the Spanish that it was known as 鈥榖lue gold鈥�. As soon as an artificial indigo coloured dye was invented, natural indigo became less valuable and production ceased. A few local artisans have revived this old tradition and sell their indigo dyed clothing in town.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
In the middle of the 11th century, the Pipil people migrated from central Mexico to El Salvador. The people who settled in Suchitoto harvested indigo from聽the Xiquilite plant聽that grows wild in the surrounding jungle. The Pipils used indigo to decorate their ceramics and clothing.
In the 1500s the Spanish invaded the region and established the first Spanish capital of El Salvador in Suchitoto. They called it San Salvador. They then proceeded to take over the indigo production. It became such a prized commodity for the Spanish that it was known as 鈥榖lue gold鈥�. As soon as an artificial indigo coloured dye was invented, natural indigo became less valuable and production ceased. A few local artisans have revived this old tradition and sell their indigo dyed clothing in town.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Visit Colonial Suchitoto in El Salvador
Guide Location: El Salvador » Suchitoto
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Guide Location: El Salvador » Suchitoto
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Parque Central de Suchitoto (Central Park)
- Alejandro Cottoz Casa
- Parque San Martin
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