This was part of a campaign of a number of towns throughout northern El Salvador, with the assistance of humanitarian groups in North America and Europe, to resist the militarization of the area and prevent continued bombing during the war.

The community of San Jose Las Flores is situated to the east of the city of Chalatenango on the road towards Nueva Trinidad and Arcatao.

People in San Jose Las Flores celebrate the day of the village's patron saint in March.

Local people celebrate over the course of a week with street processions, live music shows and ranching displays (known locally as Jaripeo) Most tourists visit San Jose Las Flores when coming to the nearby River Sumpul complex.

Two miles beyond Las Flores is a tourist complex with cabins, a small restaurant and a swimming area complete with two large waterslides, which are very popular with local people and visitors from further afield.