Fiestas Patronales de Cinquera

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Cultural & TraditionalCinquera
Dates4–15 December 2026Confirmed listing
Duration12 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsCinquera's patronal feast for San Nicolas
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Fiestas Patronales de Cinquera in Cinquera

Cinquera, a small Cabañas department town rebuilt after being largely destroyed during El Salvador's civil war, honors San Nicolas Obispo with fiestas patronales on December 4 and 5. A separate February observance, the Romeria de Cinquera, and the reforested Bosque de Cinquera, once a guerrilla stronghold, round out the town's calendar.

Cinquera is a small municipality in Cabañas department whose recent history looms as large as its religious calendar.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Cinquera's patronal feast for San Nicolas Obispo, held December 4 and 5, takes place in a town whose modern identity is inseparable from its civil war history: much of Cinquera was destroyed during the 1980s conflict, and the surrounding area, now known as the Bosque de Cinquera, served as a guerrilla stronghold before being deliberately reforested and preserved after the war as both an ecological recovery site and a memorial landscape, with war-era vestiges still visible in the town's local park

02

The mystery stays covered

A separate February observance, the Romeria de Cinquera, adds a second annual gathering point distinct from the December patronal week, giving this small municipality two calendar touchstones layered onto its post-conflict identity

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

San Nicolas Obispo

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Saint Nicholas the Bishop

The sacred route

Living ritual

is honored December 4 and 5 as Cinquera's patron

The local code

Living ritual

A separate Romeria de Cinquera takes place each February

Tradition 5

Living ritual

a devotional pilgrimage-style gathering distinct from the December feast

Tradition 6

Living ritual

The town's civil-war history

Tradition 7

Living ritual

including vestiges preserved in the local park and the reforested Bosque de Cinquera that once served as a guerrilla stronghold

Tradition 8

Living ritual

shapes Cinquera's broader identity alongside its religious calendar

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

4–15 December 2026

Getting around

Use Cinquera transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Light, practical clothing for Cabañas department's warm climate, with sturdy walking or hiking shoes if visiting the Bosque de Cinquera, which involves uneven forest terrain.

Safety

For Fiestas Patronales de Cinquera, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Cinquera, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map13.89 N, 88.96 WOpen in Google Maps

Cinquera, Cabanas, El Salvador

Nearest airportSAL — El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez
TransportUse Cinquera transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Cinquera, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Cinquera via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Cinquera, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for December.Compare faresFestival gearLight, practical clothing for Cabañas department's warm climate, with sturdy walking or hiking shoes if visiting the Bosque de Cinquera, which involves uneven forest terrain.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for El Salvador and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Fiestas Patronales de Cinquera?

Fiestas Patronales de Cinquera is listed for 4–15 December 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Fiestas Patronales de Cinquera take place?

The festival is listed in Cinquera, El Salvador. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

12 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Cinquera, Cabanas, El Salvador

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLelsalvadormipais.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates4–15 December 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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