Introduction
84km (52 miles) N of San Salvador; 50km (31 miles) W of Chalatenango
If you like art, you'll love La Palma. This small mountain town high in the mountains below the Honduran border is the former home of El Salvador's most revered living artist, Fernando Llort, and the birthplace of the art movement he inspired. Today, visitors come from around the world to snap photos of the dozens of Llort-style murals decorating the town's walls and browse its many artisans' shops. Llort moved to La Palma in 1972 and taught the townspeople to create art using available materials to reflect their lives. The resulting art is filled with color, geometric designs, and natural and religious symbols. Llort eventually left La Palma but the artists he inspired continue to create works on display in the galleries and on the buildings along La Palma's two main roads.
Despite its remote location and small size, La Palma has numerous restaurants and a couple of nice hotels. La Palma is also an excellent...
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Artesanias Kemuel
This is the best stand-alone shop in town for Llortian-style arts and crafts. The store offers lots of uniquely painted wood crosses that stand...
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Placita Artesanal La Palma
Placita is the best market in town to search for original arts and crafts. It's bigger than Mercadito and seems to offer fewer mass-produced items...
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Mercadito Artesanal
This market across from the La Estancia Restaurante is a bit smaller than Placita, with just 10 vendors spread around a small courtyard, and it's...
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