population: 0.37 million

extension: 213.62 square kilometers

Museums

If you are in Usulutan and want to visit museums, one option is to visit the Museum of Anthropology Dr. David J. Guzman located in San Salvador, which is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes away by car. Other museums in the area include the National Museum of Anthropology MUNA and the MARTE Contemporary Art Museum, both also located in San Salvador.

Food

Some of the most recommended, popular, and typical dishes to eat in Usulutan and throughout El Salvador include:

1. Pupusas: a thick corn tortilla stuffed with various fillings such as cheese, beans, and pork. It is often served with curtido (pickled cabbage) and tomato sauce.

2. Yuca frita con chicharron: fried cassava root served with fried pork rinds and curtido.

3. Sopa de pata: a savory soup made with cow's feet, vegetables, and spices.

4. Carne asada: grilled beef or steak typically served with rice, beans, and salad.

5. Panes con pollo: a sandwich made with shredded chicken, pickled vegetables, and mustard served on soft bread.

6. Ensalada de frutas: a fruit salad typically made with jicama, pineapple, mango, and watermelon dressed with lime juice and salt.

7. Atol de elote: a warm, sweet corn-based drink that's often served for breakfast.

These dishes are widely available across El Salvador and can likely be found in local restaurants or food stalls throughout Usulutan.

Activities

Some fun activities that local people enjoy in Usulutan, El Salvador include visiting the Los Chorros Waterfalls, hiking and exploring the nearby mountain ranges such as Cerro El Tigre, and taking a dip in the hot springs at the nearby town of San Vicente. Additionally, you can try some authentic local cuisine such as pupusas, which are handmade corn tortillas filled with cheese, beans or meat, and topped with tomato sauce and curtido (a pickled cabbage salad).