Agroecoturism

In harmony with nature…
At Hacienda Los Nacimientos we invite you to enjoy tourism in a different way.  Discover the natural scents of the countryside, travel down the path of ancestral indigo plantations and admire the fruits of the earth.

Experience the sweet scent of sugar cane, hibiscus flower and ripe cashew marmalades; travel down the path and find yourself engulfed in the sweet aroma emanating from homemade hibiscus flower and cashew drinks and wine.  Discover the mystic trail of oils and spices such as ginger, lemon grass and Drumstick Tree (Moringa oleifera).

Aromas that awaken like the dawn in the meadows, flavors that tempt a taste of the fruit of our land and   ancient colors from the history and culture of El Salvador are all first-hand experiences you will have at Los Nacimientos.

These are sites designed to explore with all your senses.  Smell and taste are stimulated by aromas and flavors; sight is inspired by the curiosity about the history and culture of this place, and finally touch, which will aid in making the decision on what products to take home as souvenirs and later relive this wonderful experience.

One cannot forget the sense of hearing, when listening to the whisper of the wind and the birds singing, as you stroll along the path or ride in an old-fashioned wagon.

Enjoy the taste of the countryside, only a few steps from the city. Rediscover how this ancient crop-- indigo, which was used by the Mayans, germinates and grows. Take a step back in time and witness the process of extracting, drying, milling and final packing of indigo dye, the way it has been done for generations.

Tour # 1: The Blue Mayan route

We provide guided tours on the historic Blue Mayan route and his culture, where visitors can find from the indigo production, trough the artisan process in an obraje, to the making of handicrafts and home decoration.

The Mayan Tour includes the following:

An introduction to the indigo history of El Salvador.

A visit to an indigo-extraction unit (obraje) where you will see the change from a green leaf to a blue indigo shirt, as it was performed during colonial times.

A traditional Salvadorian breakfast or coffee break.

Attendance to an indigo dyeing workshop, where a dyeing kit is provided to you with all the materials you need for dyeing. A variety of techniques will be shown to obtain various designs.

Tour #2
Visit to “Hacienda Los Nacimientos” and tothe archaeological site of CIHUATAN, located 6 miles away from “Hacienda Los Nacimientos”. At the site you will find Mayan pyramids, and 2 Mayan ball-game fields.