San Salvador

The origins of the city can be traced to before the Spanish Conquest. San Salvador is a modern city and is the second biggest city in Central America. The downtown San Salvador is basically one big, and very busy market. Even though its a second largest city in Central America, it does not have tall buildings like Panama City, which is number one largest city in the region.


This is the area of Metrocentro-the largest shopping centre in Central America
Metrocentro area
San Salvador downtown

San Salvador downtown
Pigeons hanging out together in line
San Salvador cathedral

Downtown hangout spot. One of the many
This is where the market begins. A lot of cheap hammocks for sale
The market is totally crazy. Very busy and veeery exotic

The market covers the most of San Salvador's downtown


Majority of women wear this kind of apron around their waist. I even saw one wearing it at the airport! What the..?
Anyone trying to make some money

Busy, busy, busy....
Many cheap shoes for sale too
A lot of women carry stuff on their heads here. And no men in sight to help... Hmmm..

That would make a huge plantain pancake!
Is there any way out of it here?
Apparently not. Therefore refreshments are served for lost travellers like us. The dog apparently found something yummy in the gutter...

Nice cathedral
Ok. This is tight! The bus almost brushed against my skin!
Old, good rebels are still to be seen

More space to breathe here
Ok. Time for some fruit
I did not take any bus..but they sure look colorful