San Vicente, El Salvador

San Vicente
Municipality
Cathedral of Saint Vincent The Founding Tempisque tree Cathedral of San Vicente
Flag Seal
San Vicente Location in El Salvador
Coordinates: 13°38′43″N 88°47′03″W
Country	El Salvador
Department	San Vicente Department
Established	1824
Area
• Total	267.25 km2 (103.19 sq mi)
Elevation	390 m (1,280 ft)
Population  (2012)
• Total	53,213
• Density	200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Website	Official website (in Spanish)

San Vicente (Spanish pronunciation: [sam biˈsente]) is a municipality in the San Vicente department of El Salvador. It was founded by 50 Spanish families in 1635 under the Tempisque tree, which is still standing today.

Historic sites

One point of interest is the Tower of San Vicente, designed by French Architect Eugenio Basilio Crepiat (the Spanish version of his name), located at the center of the city in Cañas Park. It was damaged by an earthquake in 2001. Repairs have since been made, and the tower is once again the hub of many festivities. Another point of interest is water complex "Amapulapa" which is a water park that has multiple pools a water cascade and multiple restaurants and bars. The city has several local festivals, which take place at Cañas Park. Among these are the gastronomic festivals, which are usually held every month.

Street view of San Vicente (2a Avenida Sur)

Religion

San Vicente is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Vicente.

Geography

San Vicente is situated in a volcanic region abounding in hot springs and geysers.

El Salvador's second highest volcano, the San Vicente volcano (also known as "Chichontepec" or "Las Chiches"), is located next to the city.