Plaza Barrios
Plaza Barrios
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,632 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Located infront of the Cathedral, it is always busy with people. It has the statue of Barrios riding on a horse. It was around Christmas time when I visited so the decorations are related to Christmas. There are benches to sit down, take a break and just watch people go by.
Written December 14, 2022
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GeneralShamu
New York City, NY1,170 contributions
Jun 2021
Basically in the center of everything (to which you can easily walk). Located near the locals market as well where you can get artisanal crafts, local foods, etc...
Written June 4, 2021
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Alexander M
San Francisco, CA362 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Great place to spend an afternoon. There are street performance, souvenirs and street food everywhere.
Written July 26, 2019
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murali8121
Kochi (Cochin), India801 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
An open plaza in the historic centre in San Salvador. The National palace and the metropolitan cathedral faces this plaza. An equestrian statue on a granite platform is dedicated to the former president Barrios. Currently this is the main place for patron saint festivals. There has been several incidents such as the attack on a president in 1913 , riot during funeral of a bishop in 1980, celebration of end of civil war in 1992 and the transfer of power to the current president in 2019 etc have all taken place here
Written February 4, 2020
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Alejandro Muyshondt
San Salvador, El Salvador34 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
Over the last 40 years none of San Salvador had done anything to put things in order in the Centro Historico. Now you can visit and enjoy sightseeing the city [day or night].
Written May 23, 2016
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msa23_2000
Chino Hills, CA1,455 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
This is the historic center of San Salvador. The plaza is flanked by the cathedral, palace, national theatre, and library. Despite being the historic center all the buildings are new. It is crowded here with lots of security. Many restaurants and places for photos.
Written July 21, 2024
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,657 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
I loved the statue in the center of the park, as it stands tall in the heart of this beautiful city. The park was getting setup for the Christmas festivities, and the building surrounding it are also beautiful.
Written December 4, 2020
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PandaHouston
Houston, TX6,120 contributions
Dec 2019
We did a City Tour of San Salvador and explored downtown on foot with our guide. Plaza Barrios is the main square and was quite crowded with people. You will find the National Palace and Metropolitan Cathedral on the plaza. And Rosario Cathedral is a block away.
We came on Friday, December 20 and they were decorating the plaza with Christmas decorations.
We came on Friday, December 20 and they were decorating the plaza with Christmas decorations.
Written December 20, 2019
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betty l
Brampton, Canada10,597 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
Surrounded by major landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace, this is a major hub of activities.
There are a lot of tourists who start their tour of El Salvador in this plaza.A lot of locals sell souvenirs in this place and according to our tour guide it a relatively safe place to visit.
There are a lot of tourists who start their tour of El Salvador in this plaza.A lot of locals sell souvenirs in this place and according to our tour guide it a relatively safe place to visit.
Written February 1, 2019
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oliveriocortez@hotmail.com
27 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
If you need an interpreter dont hesitate to call this number 70113226 area 503, Nice people who will show you the Main Cathedral where Saint Romero is buried, The National Palace, The National Library, right here you will find articles such as souvenirs, and fast food places closeby.
Written November 15, 2018
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