Centro Arte para la Paz
A cultural centre housed in a former monastery. It displays the history of Suchitoto and memories of the civil war, and also hosts music, dance and art events.
The Centro de Arte para la Paz was founded in the 2000s by a nun on the site of the former Santa Cecilia Convent. It focuses on community reconciliation and cultural education after the civil war. The permanent exhibition tells the story of Suchitoto, from its Indigenous settlements and colonial indigo trade to the civil war of the 1980s. The chapel and courtyard often host exhibitions, performances and workshops. Admission is about US$2. The centre is usually closed on Mondays. Allow about an hour for your visit. It is about a 5-minute walk from the central plaza.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00; closed Mon (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Indigo Dyeing Workshops of Suchitoto
- Suchitoto
- Iglesia Santa Lucía
- Los Tercios Waterfall
- Lake Suchitlán
- Ciudad Vieja
- Guazapa Volcano
- Cihuatán