Suchitoto is a small, well-kept village very close to Lake Suchitlán, a reservoir that backs up the Rio Lempa to supply a large hydroelectric power station with energy. However, the reservoir itself is a beautiful sight, as the lake shores are very natural and many branches make the lake appear natural.

The village of Suchitoto is the cultural capital of El Salvador and there are probably very regular cultural and culinary events. We are in Suchitoto from Thursday to Friday, so we see little of the cultural activities. However, the view over Lake Suchitlán during the aperitif is really beautiful and there are also islands within the lake, which make the view particularly attractive.

Our travel plans for the upcoming Christmas week and New Year have now been finalized, so we spend a leisurely afternoon in Suchitoto and don’t wait any longer the following day and head straight towards the border with Honduras.