Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador

San Salvador cathedral is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country. The high ceilings and beautiful paintings on the the walls make it so amazing. We baptized our daughter here and it was a very easy and smooth celebration. The mass was a bit packed so I highly recommend you to get there early for parking and for seating. We arrived at 6.30am and we found parking close to the church but my friends and family had to walk a little more.

The cathedral is quite simple from an architectural standpoint and can be visited rather quickly. It lacks the grandeur or detail found in other major cathedrals in Latin America. One frustrating aspect is the complete lack of information regarding visiting hours—there’s no signage, and nothing available online or at the entrance to help plan your visit. There are numerous references to Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero throughout the space, which may be of particular interest to those who wish to understand his legacy and role in Salvadoran history.

The architect of the cathedral is beautiful in itself. If you have a moment, step inside and you'll see beautiful paintings. It was also nice to sit down for a bit and reflect on life. I would only kindly request, for tourists to be mindful when stepping in to take photos, as sometimes they are in the middle of service, people are praying or perhaps a wedding is taking place. It's a place worth visiting!

There are different times to go into the cathedral. It sits adjacent to the Palace and across the square from the public library in San Salvador. This cathedral was magnificent. You could feel the presence of God. The architecture is a work of art.

Great Building Architecture and History

People should help a little bit more. Many tourists BUT no tips, no money and they are too thight...

A must see in the centro historico. Looks cool at night with lights.

Very nice Catholic church to visit here in El Salvador. If your in town as a tourist, it's a good few hours to stop by and check out the beautiful architecture and details. You can spend around 1:00 to 3 hours depending on how much you choose to check out. There was no fee for entry. It's two levels and on the lower floor there are a few tombs. Definitely worth the visit just to see the place.