CONCEPCIÓN DE ATACO:
Population: 18 101. Department: Ahuachapán.
Often called just Ataco, that means "high place of springs" in Nahuatl. Situated in the Apaneca Mountain Range. Ataos's population has pre-Columbian origin and was founded by Yaqui Indianl. There are many markets selling native souvenirs, craft tiendas and beautiful cafés, in the town. Despite being so small, Ataco is somewhat of a nightlife hub with several night clubs and restaurants, and people strolling around looking for a party. The atmosphere is much more genuine then in for example San Salvador. Ataco has the typical El Salvadorian Parque/Plaza in the heart of the town, beautiful with much greenery, a merry-go-around and of course a nice church next to it. There are many charming features in this town, like a jeep train that drives visitors around, a VW Beetle rebuilt to a food stand and an arcade, Arcadia Municipal where you can buy heavy metal lamps and other odd objectss!
We stayed at the Hotel Santo Domingo in Ataco, a very picturesque, small hotel that is built around a beautiful courtyard. The staff doesn't know English and was a bit confused but the place is overall very friendly. There are crafts and flowers everywhere and it is situated in the vibrant heart of Ataco (leading to noise of course). The room was cozy, even though it had no window, but it had a very high ceiling.
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