Cinquera facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cinquera
Municipality
Cinquera Location in El Salvador
Country	El Salvador
Department	Cabañas Department
Area
• Total	13.32 sq mi (34.51 km2)
Elevation	1,467 ft (447 m)
Population  (2006)
• Total	757

Cinquera is a small town, also called a municipality. It is located in the Cabañas department of El Salvador.

Fun Places to Visit in Cinquera

Cinquera has several interesting spots you can explore:

• Hostal de Cinquera: This is a local Hostel where visitors can stay.
• Memorial of the Armed Conflict Park: A special memorial park that remembers a time of armed conflict.
• Las Flores Park: This park is named "the flowers" and is a lovely place to relax.
• Catholic Church of Cinquera: A beautiful Catholic Church in the town.

Cinquera Ecological Park

The Cinquera Ecological Park is a peaceful forest. It was once a hidden base for groups during a past conflict. Today, it is a quiet area focused on protecting nature.

History of the Park

The area around Cinquera saw a lot of fighting during a civil war. Many people left their homes. Groups involved in the conflict used the forests as shelter. After the war, people started to return. They began clearing the forest for farming. However, some former fighters wanted to protect the environment. They remembered how the forest had helped them.

Protecting Nature

Because of this, an ecological reserve was created. Its goal is to save the native plants and trees. The park also keeps reminders of the past conflict. You can still see where a hospital and kitchen were located.

Exploring with a Guide

You can walk through the reserve with a local guide. Many guides are former fighters. They can share interesting stories from that time. You will also get to enjoy the beauty of the peaceful countryside.

See also

In Spanish: Cinquera para niños