Nuevo Gualcho

Although a relatively young community, Nuevo Gualcho is rich in history with both a physical reminder of the post-Colonial era in the form of the Hacienda, and very vivid memories of the civil war still held by many of the inhabitants.

In the following years the Hacienda was unused for a long period of time and fell into disrepair, with extensive damage to the roof resulting from the 2001 earthquake, but ongoing action to restore and cut back foliage has since brought the site more clearly into view.

With discussions currently underway to name it as a National Heritage Site, the Hacienda is a grand symbol of Salvadorean history and a reminder of Morazán’s victory.

Some were survivors of massacres in rural villages and towns, and others had simply fled El Salvador to escape the civil war violence, and decided to seek an entirely new home.

Recent efforts have been made to create an Eco Tourism route, which includes: the Mirador – a viewpoint from which one can see the Chaparrastique volcano and surrounding lakes and scenery, the Artisan centre – an Eco-construction where crafts workshops are held, the Hacienda site, the local church with both internal and surrounding murals, and the Poza – a natural pool lined by trees and complete with a swinging vine.