Atacos's population has pre-Columbian origin and was founded by Yaqui Indians or pipiles in central Apaneca Mountain Range.

Due to the law of July 4, 1832 this town was made part of the jurisdiction of the judicial district of Ahuachapán.

In Concepcion de Ataco you can find stores that sell a wide variety of crafts including sculptures, ornaments, weavings, embroidery, candles, key chains and coffee.

[2] The small town, has the basic services (water, electricity, sewage, train toilet, telephone, Internet, post office, police and magistrates' court).

Even though Ataco did not win first place in the Pueblos Vivos contest it is still preferred by many local and international tourists.

[citation needed] Leaver looms were reintroduced to the area and can see and appreciate the art of fabric[3] making in some local craft shops.

The fact that the city receives a lot of precipitation, and that the temperature is relatively cool but not cold, makes the place ideal for plants of many types to grow; it is usual to see a low of flowers, pine trees, and "veraneras" in Concepcion de Ataco and in the surrounding areas.

The (CA-8) is a small rural highway with two lanes, the road connects Ataco with Apaneca too and San Salvador.

Even though there is no danger at all nor the presence of any type of violence, Politur (Tourism Police) is present in the area to not only maximize the safety levels, but to orient those who are lost, and to help out with any trouble one has.