Bolívar Square
Tree-lined square dedicated to the liberator Simón Bolívar.
Rubén Darío Street, Historic Center, San Salvador.
About Bolívar Square
Tree-lined square dedicated to Simón Bolívar, a resting space in the Historic Center of San Salvador.
Details
Hours
Open 24 hours
Best time to visit
Monday to Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Highlight
Remodeled in 2025
Brief History
It began in the mid-19th century as Plaza de Santo Domingo, in front of the convent of the same name, and by 1891 it was renamed Plaza Bolívar. A kiosk was added in 1875, it was paved in 1884, and electricity was installed in 1891. In 1913, President Manuel Enrique Araujo was fatally attacked while sitting on a bench in this plaza. In 1992, it was the site of popular celebrations following the signing of the Peace Accords. It was closed for renovation between 2020 and 2025; reconstruction began in 2023 with an investment of approximately 2 to 2.4 million dollars, preserving much of the vegetation and adding accessible ramps, new pavement, and pathways.
Location & Map
Rubén Darío Street, Historic Center, San Salvador.
Visit Tips
Reopened after a complete renovation: it is one of the best-preserved squares in the Center.
It has accessible ramps, useful if you are traveling with a wheelchair or stroller.
It is located to the west, somewhat away from the Cathedral-Theater axis.
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