Unveil El Salvador’s Cultural Treasures: A Weekend of Arts, Crafts, and Folklore!

Planning a weekend in El Salvador? Let the capital’s new fleet of cheerful buses, provided by the Ministry of Tourism, transport you effortlessly to a weekend full of cultural delights and breathtaking views.

Here’s a guide to the must-see events:

Friday, September 6 & Saturday, September 7:

  • Sivar Emprende Entrepreneur Festival: Discover local innovation from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Calle al Volcán, Distrito Mejicanos. Free admission!

Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 8:

  • Theater: «El Médico a Palos»: Catch this engaging play by Acento Escénica at Teatro Chaplin, Santa Tecla. Performances at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For details, call 7094-4688.

Saturday, September 7:

  • Paper Picado Workshop: Create beautiful traditional crafts at Parque Cuscatlán from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free, but weather-dependent.
  • Artistic Experience: «Let’s Make an Engraving of the National Palace»: Join this free artistic session at the National Palace at 2:00 p.m.
  • MUNA de Noche & MUNA para Cipotes: Celebrate the Lantern Festival at the Davi J. Guzmán National Museum of Anthropology starting from 2:00 p.m. Free entry!
  • Book Presentation: «Porque soy niña»: Meet authors Alberto and Flor Pocasangre at Cuscatlán Park, Room 2 of Trébol Cultural from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free activity with a book giveaway for early arrivals. Reserve your spot at linktr.ee/parquecuscatlan.

Friday, September 6 – Sunday, September 8:

  • «A Night in Jicalapa: The Santa Úrsula Festivities»: Enjoy Salvadoran folklore at the National Theater of San Salvador. Showtimes: Friday at 6:30 p.m., Saturday at 5:00 p.m., and Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Tickets: $1.75 for Salvadorans, $5 for Central Americans and foreign residents, $10 for non-residents.

Saturday, September 7 & Sunday, September 8:

  • «Efímera» and «Raymonda»: Marvel at performances by the National Ballet of El Salvador at Francisco Gavidia National Theater of San Miguel. Shows: Saturday at 5:00 p.m., Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Tickets: $1 for Salvadorans, $2 for others.

Sunday, September 8:

  • Color Workshop for National Symbols: Get creative at Cuscatlán Park from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free activity with limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Weather permitting.)

See more: https://www.mitur.gob.sv/agenda-de-actividades/

Make the most of your weekend with these vibrant cultural experiences in El Salvador!