MAGAZINE GUANA TOUR EL SALVADOR 2016

Cacaopera is a municipality in the department
of Morazán , El Salvador . According to the
official 2007 census, it has a population of 10,943
inhabitants. The residents of this site are
descendants of Kakawira or Cacaopera, ethnic
group from Nicaragua. Around the year 1550 its
population was 150 inhabitants. In 1770 it
belonged to the parish of Osicala and in 1786
the Party of Gotera. In 1824 it was annexed to San Miguel and since 1875 is
part of Morazán.
The municipality covers an area of 135.75 square kilometers and the head has
an altitude of 520 meters. The name Ulua Cacaopera means "Huertas de
Cacao". Part of their traditions include dances the Negritos and Feathered.
Likewise, there are cultural centers such as the House of Culture, the colonial
church built in 1660 and Winakirika Museum (which means "What our
people"), part of the Network of Community Museums of America; there are
also other natural attractions such as Cave La Koquinca.
The municipality covers an area of 135.75 square
kilometers and the head has an altitude of 520
meters. The name Ulua Cacaopera means "Huertas
de Cacao". Part of their traditions include dances
the Negritos and Feathered. Likewise, there are
cultural centers such as the House of Culture, the
colonial church built in 1660 and Winakirika
Museum (which means "What our people"), part of
the Network of Community Museums of America;
there are also other natural attractions such as
Cave La Koquinca.
Cacaopera belongs to the so-called "Path of Peace"
tour in the department. The festivities are held
from 14 to 15 August in honor of the Virgen del
Transito.