We based ourselves in Juayua for three nights and visited most of the main towns along Ruta de la Flores including Ataco, Apaneca, Nahuizalco, and Sonsonate. Our favourites were Apeneca and Nahuizalco, particularly the latter with its historical centre and well-maintained park. Juayua appears to be the centre where local people come to shop and because of this it is very authentic with few concessions to tourists – a good thing. Personally we found it the least attractive of all the towns we visited. It is also not well served with restaurants and other places seemed to have more options. Juayua does have the weekly food festival which transforms the town into a lively hub during the day at weekends with lots of live music.

Beautiful central square of the city, in front of the church. Well cared for and very frequented by tourists. I went on Saturday and they were preparing fairs along the square. I didn't stay, but it should be a good party all day. I recommend meeting.

We went for the food. All the food smelled so good. It was cooked to order and very affordable. After eating, we walked around to some of the shops. Everyone pretty much sold the same thing. I did get a coffee mug and a bad with some embroidery. I wish i had got the handmade baskets that several of the ladies and little girls were selling.