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One of the main parks at the centre of the city. Not much to see really but sometimes they have some attractions. At Christmas they decore it very nicely.
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The major tourist attraction in Santa Tecla. It is a street that is dedicated to bars, restaurants and cafés. Named after El Carmen church located on the same street, it is the night-life spotlight of the city. Family-friendly places are also available for those travelling with children, such as Casa de la MYPYME, a restaurant on a connecting street; and various street vendors that become available on the weekends. Fear not, for this food is hygienic and safe to eat, although street food is not recommended to those with a weak stomach.
A museum built upon what used to be a jail. By the late 1970s and the early 80s, this place had become El Salvador's first political jail, which was shut down by 1983. It is now a museum, which also holds one of the best coffee shops in town. Home of Toño Salazar Music Academy.
Third shopping center in San Salvador, it is a 3-level mall with a central food court. The food court has various fast food options like burgers and such, as well as having places with home-made-type meals available, such as La Movida in the food court, and Maquilishuat, a diner/cafeteria type of place that serves typical food as well.