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Lempa River

The Lempa River is tied to the hydroelectric infrastructure behind the creation of the Cerrón Grande reservoir in the 1970s. Its connection to the reservoir helps explain the landscape of water and energy around Suchitoto.

Lempa River
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What makes it special

  • Its river system is linked to the creation of the Cerrón Grande reservoir.
  • The reservoir is part of the water and energy context around Suchitoto.
Lempa River
Photo by mario pleitez Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
Lempa River
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Lempa River

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Santa Lucía church and tiled roofs in Suchitoto's historic centre.

Suchitoto on foot and Lake Suchitlán by boat over two days

A getaway in two rhythms: adobe-and-tile streets in Suchitoto, followed by a mindful journey across the Cerrón Grande Reservoir.

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Profile updated: 11/10/2026