FOUNDED IN 1525

LOCATED IN CENTRAL AMERICA

CAPITAL: SAN SALVADOR

NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PUPUSA

• November 7-13
• Week long celebration of pupusa
• Started in 2005
• Pupusa eating contests and award ceremonies
• Pupusa is the national food

DAY OF THE DEAD

• Must go to the cemetery to pray
• The people place flowers on tombs
• They place cypress wreaths on tombs
• Takes place on November 2

SALVADORIAN COLÓN

PUPUSA
A thick handmade tortilla filled with cheese, pork, or beans.

PANES RELLENOS
Warm turkey or chicken submarine sandwiches served with tomato, cucumber, onion, lettuce, and mustard.

QUESADILLA SALVADORÑA
A rich, sweet dessert cake with a secret ingredient: Parmesan cheese!