Ichanmichen

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Address

Ichanmichen
Calle a Ichanmichen,
Zacatecoluca,
El Salvador

Description

The name Ichanmichen in Nahuatl means "The Abode of fishy" or "Cave of fishy".

The water park Ichanmichen is a cultural vestige, because of the many legends born and represented here, such as: el Cipitio and La Ciguanaba. There are five pools (three for adults, two for children) three fish tanks, restaurants serving delicious meals, 33 cabins, dressing rooms and toilets, soccer field, picnic area, parking lot for 300 vehicles, park rangers, and police station.

The park was inaugurated in 1956, located in the departament of la Paz, at 57 Km. From San Salvador, at 220 m.a.s.l.