San Juan Opico
This compact town in El Salvador's La Libertad department is home to a colonial-era church and the pre-Columbian archaeological site of Joya de Cerén, a UNESCO World Heritage site within its territory. Situated in the country's central region, it sits close to mountains and within reach of water, making it a practical base for visitors exploring one of the most significant ancient sites in Central America.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population7,127
- Nearest water from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.5 km2.8 mi
San Juan Opico: quick answers
Where is San Juan Opico?
San Juan Opico is in El Salvador, about 28 km17 miles in a straight line from San Salvador.
How do you get to San Juan Opico?
The nearest airport is San Salvador (ILS), about 1 hr 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in San Juan Opico?
The warmest month is April, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is September, with about 186 mm7.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in San Juan Opico?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant, 1 café and 13 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near San Juan Opico?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Chalchuapa, Santa Ana and Sonsonate.