page_title: Nuevo Gualcho
section_title: The Hacienda
hierarchical_section_title: Nuevo Gualcho / The Hacienda
caption_attribution_description: English: Site of the 1828 battle where Francisco Morazan led troops to help form the Federal Republic of Central America - part of the stunning ecotourism route in Nuevo Gualcho, El Salvador
context_page_description: Nuevo Gualcho is a small rural community located 8 km from Nueva Granada in the department of Usulután, El Salvador. The majority of its current inhabitants settled in 1990, having previously fled to bordering Honduras like many other Salvadoreans during the civil war. With around 200 families inhabiting the area currently, most make a living through farming and agriculture. In recent years Nuevo Gualcho has rapidly developed an Eco Tourism route including both natural and historical sites. This community initiative was enhanced by adding Bio-constructions such as a recycling centre, Artisan craft workshop and an access point and bench at the community’s main viewpoint, the Mirador.
context_section_description: A focal point of the community, this site was used by Francisco Morazán as a base for battle during the fight for a unified Central America in 1828. He arrived here on the eve of 6 July 1828 having crossed the Río Lempa with Honduran resistance troops. Morazán was victorious in this battle and later went on to become President of the Federal Republic of Central America.
  In the following years the Hacienda was unused for a long period of time and fell into disrepair, with extensive damage to the roof resulting from the 2001 earthquake, but ongoing action to restore and cut back foliage has since brought the site more clearly into view. With discussions currently underway to name it as a National Heritage Site, the Hacienda is a grand symbol of Salvadorean history and a reminder of Morazán’s victory.
caption: The Hacienda - Nuevo Gualcho, El Salvador
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