Historical Places in San Salvador

If you want to know the historical side of San Salvador, for sure you can’t miss these fantastic places.

St. Therese of Lisieux Church

This Catholic Church was built next to the municipal building, opposite the Central Square of San Salvador. Its cornerstone was laid in 1913.

Chapel “El Salvador”

Is a true work of religious art, in which stands the altar Malarín brought by a family from Italy and made entirely in oak. Also adorns the chapel, the statue of Our Lady of Sorrows with gold accents and crystal.
It is located on one side of the mansion known as Villa Aurora.

Train Station

Has a typical English style train station in San Salvador been built in 1902, becoming an important area of ​​community life. Since the platform can still be seen from as in the old days, the passenger train bound for stations and Basavilbaso Concordia, and the “Great Captain” to Buenos Aires and Posadas (Misiones).
The “Station Listing” is often the scene of the National Party convenor of Rice and Agro-Industrial Exhibition and Trade, held intermittently in November.

Rice Cooperative in San Salvador

Created with the aim of becoming a flour mill, a role that would meet for a considerable period, would then be recognized as the most important rice-growing center in the country.
From its facilities Argentine rice is exported to countries in the Americas, Europe and even the Middle East.
Your administration currently works in a twentieth century building, known by locals as “Founder’s House” for having been the residence of Colonel Malarín.
The Cooperative is based on Columbus Avenue and the railroad tracks.

Monument to the Battle of Arroyo Grande

It commemorates the memorable battle, fought on December 6, 1884, which would determine the current divisive boundaries between the territories of Argentina and Uruguay.
The monument consists of three monoliths and symbolizes the ever living memory of the fallen in battle. Is 5km from downtown San Salvador.

Estancia Arroyo Grande

The historical value of this room comes from his membership in the General Ricardo Lopez Jordan at a time when he was assassinated General Justo José de Urquiza. As stated in the official history, this place would have been the meeting point of the retinue of men that the April 11, 1870 would be directed toward the Palacio San José with the sinister purpose of triggering the tragedy.
It is located about 10 km. of the center of the city.

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Historical Places in San Salvador