The tortilla is a flatbread made from corn or wheat. The word “tortilla” originally comes from the Spanish word torta, which means “round cake”. When Spanish explorers discovered an unleavened flatbread made by the Aztecs, they called it tortilla (little torta).
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Its principal tourist attraction from Cojutepeque is Cerro de las Pavas, from which the lake of Ilopango, the volcano of San Vicente, and the Valley of Jiboa can be seen.
The peak known as Cerro de las Pavas can be reached via two roads from Cojutepeque: one for cars, the other a zigzagging path for pedestrians.
In 1924, Governor Fidel Novoa began an improvement program for the peak and built the park known as Parque de Montaña. During the administration of President Oscar Osorio, the pathways leading to the peak were improved thanks to the efforts of the poet Raúl Contreras.
There is a grotto on the peak that displays an image of the Our Lady of Fátima. A pilgrimage to this grotto occurs in May and is a major religious festival in El Salvador.
Balboa is a Natural Park with a complete and abundant area of vegetation, one of the main ecological reservoirs in El Salvador.
In Balboa there are many entertainment areas where you can practice skating, soccer fields, bike lanes, kids playground, a castle, a labyrinth, among others. There is also a wide dining area where you can enjoy the delicious pupusas with all sort of ingredients, made in a clean environment. The Maiz (corn) food court is a place you shouldn’t miss, where many dishes made from corn are served.
The park is visited by many people especially during the weekends because of the many cultural and sport activities organized.
Balboa was opened to public in 1949, and it has a fresh cool climate at 1070 m above sea level; scenic views, rocky formations, and coffee plantations, some stone monuments that resemble parts of our culture.
The Puerta del Diablo (Devil’s Doorway) a beautiful natural rocky formation can be observed from the park, with its pathways and natural sight spots.
San Salvador is the capital and largest city of the nation of El Salvador. The second most populous city in Central America, after Guatemala City, the metro covers an area of 568 km² (220 sq mi) and is home to nearly 1.6 million people. Home to one-half of El Salvador’s wealth, the city’s per capita GDP – PPP is approximately USD11,200, compared to a national average of USD5,260 (2002).The city has a long history, with origins dating back to the Spanish conquest of the Pipil tribes. The name of the capital city is the Spanish name of “Holy Savior.”
More about: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Salvador
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