The capital of El Salvador and its largest city, San Salvador is a bustling place with massive traffic jams during rush hour. The ongoing construction of expressways adds to the slowdowns.
Though it was established in 1546, most of San Salvador's colonial buildings were destroyed by various earthquakes, floods and a volcanic eruption. As a result, it has a modern appearance.
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