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San Luis de la Reina (Saint Louis of the Queen) is a municipality in the San Miguel department of El Salvador. San Luis is an ecotourist destination.[1]
San Luis de la Reina | |
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  San Luis de la Reina Location in El Salvador | |
| Coordinates: 13°49′N 88°21′W / 13.817°N 88.350°W | |
| Country |  El Salvador |
| Department | San Miguel Department |
| Established | 1811 |
| Area | |
• Total | 64.9 sq mi (168.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
In the late 18th century, the Ostucal Hacienda (Ostucal is Nawat for "houses in the ravine") was owned by the parish of Osicala. It produced indigo, cereals, and raised cattle. In 1811, it was constructed into and raised to a city; patronal festivals are held on 24 and 25 August.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Romero Chica, José Domingo; Aguilar Chávez, José Antonio (December 2011). EVALUACION DEL POTENCIAL DE DESARROLLO DE UNIDADES DE EMPRENDIMIENTO TURÍSTICO COMUNITARIO DE CUATRO MUNICIPIOS DE LA RUTA MONSEÑOR ROMERO DEPARTAMENTO DE SAN MIGUEL (PDF). San Miguel: Universidad Andrés Bello. pp. 30–31.
13°49′N 88°21′W / 13.817°N 88.350°W
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