Mirador de las Cien Gradas

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Atop a hill overlooking the scenic Usulután province lies El Salvador's magnificent Mirador de las Cien Gradas, or Hundred Steps Viewpoint. To the north lie vibrant green hills dotted with small farms and cattle, to the south the eye is drawn to the shimmering blue Pacific Ocean. It is easy to while away an afternoon taking in the vistas and enjoying freshly prepared snacks from vendors below. A popular spot for locals and tourists alike to appreciate El Salvador's natural beauty, it is no wonder this place has become something of a national symbol. With its breathtaking panoramas, glimpses into rural life, and stairs that tell a numerical tale, the Mirador de las Cien Gradas invites visitors to step back in a simpler time and see the countryside from a new height. Photo by Zero changes, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons