Top 5 Longest Rivers in El Salvador

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El Salvador features around 300 rivers, with the Lempa River being the most important. With its special topography, this country is well worth a visit once. ... read more...

  1. In southern Guatemala, there is Paz River (Spanish pronunciation: [ri.o pas]). Its origins may be found in the Quezalapa Mountains, which are located to the north of Jutiapa. From there, it runs south-west, passing through El Salvador for the majority of its journey before reaching the Pacific Ocean at 13°46′16′′N 90°10′57′′W.

    The Paz River runs for 134 kilometers (83 miles), and its basin spans 1,732 square kilometers (669 square miles) in Guatemala.


    Paz River runs through the Department of Ahuachapán and into Laguna el Espino. Many people bathe in it along El Salvador's border. In terms of livelihoods, remains of broad-leaved forest stands may be found in the upper section of the basin, while coffee is the area's principal permanent crop.


    There are open-forest regions coupled with meadows in the centre of the basin, where considerable cattle operations take place. The predominant crop cultivated across the basin profile is basic grains, which are farmed on hillside slopes and minor portions of the interior valleys. Grassland regions, in conjunction with scant woods, are found in the valleys. It is one of the longest rivers in El Salvador.


    Length: 134 km

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  2. El Salvador's Cara Sucia River starts in the slopes of the Parque Nacional El Imposible and runs west to a bay near El Zapote through the Cara Sucia area of the Ahuachapán Department. With a UTC offset of -6 hours, the local timezone is " America/El Salvador."


    These more well-known destinations, depending on your budget: Belmopan, Belize City, Tacuba, San Salvador, and Santa Tecla, may be of interest to you. If you're already in the area, consider going to Belmopan. In western El Salvador, Cara Sucia river is a Mesoamerican archaeological site.


    Although there is no evidence of Pipil settlement at the site, it was initially established in the Preclassic era and was eventually abandoned around AD 900, in the Terminal Classic, when the Pipil people migrated into the region. It starts in the slopes of the Parque National El Imposible and runs west to a bay near El Zapote through the Cara Sucia area of the Ahuachapán Department.


    Length: 56 km

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  3. The Copinula River (Rio Copinula) is a medium-sized stream in El Salvador's Sonsonate department that has moderate to large amounts of fresh water throughout year, but notably from early May until October. Copinulapa River (Rio Copinulapa) is a watercourse in El Salvador in the town of Nombre de Jess in the Chalatenango department with a similar name. At 14°00′06′′N 88°42′36′′W, this stream is a tributary of the Lempa River.


    The Copinula River originates from a relatively small waterfall, located in a forest. The weather is relatively favorable in this area throughout the year. Visitors can visit this place at any time. However, in the rainy season from July to September, visitors need to be careful when walking on the grass or moss along the river.


    This river is considered relatively long for a country like El Salvador. Please come here once to enjoy the dishes imbued with local identity. In addition, the riverside or organizes festivals for tourists and locals to participate. It is one of the longest rivers in El Salvador.


    Length: 100 km

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  4. The Sensunapan River is a river in El Salvador's Sonsonate District. Playa de Acajutla and Playa El Limón are both adjacent to the Sensunapan River. There are a few clouds at night and in the morning, and a mix of sunshine and clouds in the afternoon, with the risk of local thunderstorms.


    When spending the day outside, don't forget to apply sunscreen. The presence of light air is obvious. A little breeze is forecast during the day. During the afternoon, winds blow overnight. By bus or automobile, you may go from Sonsonate to San Salvador in two methods.


    The dense view of the pristine forest near Sensunapan River will impress visitors. The trees on both sides grow luxuriantly, extending beyond the river's edge. There are also many local animals living here. Is also considered a local nature reserve. You can see the scene of local people living right near the river such as washing clothes, drying clothes, eating. This river is considered one of the longest rivers in El Salvador.


    Length: 120 km

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  5. The Lempa River (Spanish: Ro Lempa) is a Central American river that runs about 422 kilometers (262 miles). Its headwaters are near the town of Olopa, in southern Guatemala, between the Sierra Madre and the Sierra del Merendón.


    Lempa River is known as Ro Olopa in Guatemala and runs south for 30.4 kilometers (18.9 miles) before entering Honduras and taking the name Lempa river at 14.547700°N 89.264002°W. In Honduras, it runs for 31.4 kilometers (19.5 miles) through the Ocotepeque Department until crossing the border into El Salvador near Citalá (14.371857°N 89.212439°W) in the Chalatenango Department.


    In El Salvador, the river continues for another 360 kilometers (220 miles), flowing generally southward until it reaches the Pacific Ocean in the department of San Vicente. The Lempa river basin covers 49% of El Salvador's land, and 77.5 percent of the Salvadoran population resides in cities, towns, and villages within its boundaries, including the capital city of San Salvador.


    The river's watershed spans 18,246 square kilometers (7,045 square miles), with El Salvador accounting for 10,255 square kilometers (3,959 square miles), Honduras for 5,696 square kilometers (2,199 square miles), and Guatemala for 2,295 square kilometers (886 square miles). This river is considered one of the longest rivers in El Salvador.


    Length: 80 km

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