Morazán

The territory of Morazán holds an indigenous history that predates the formation of the department, with distinct communities and cultural expressions, including those of Cacaopera. During the colonial period and much of the 19th century, its populations belonged to the jurisdiction of San Miguel. In 1875, the department of Gotera was created; in 1887, it was renamed Morazán, in honor of Francisco Morazán, a key figure in the Central American unification project. San Francisco Gotera is its capital. During the civil war from 1980 to 1992, the northern part of the department was the scene of combat and displacement. In December 1981, the Armed Forces carried out the massacres of El Mozote and surrounding areas against the civilian population. After the war, communities and organizations developed spaces for remembrance and tourism proposals linked to the Route of Peace. This recent past coexists with indigenous traditions, artisanal crafts, and rural ways of life that predate the conflict.