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We know you want to know more about the Historic Center, so we have compiled the most frequently asked questions that our users have asked us and we know they can help you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the delimited area of the Historic Center?

Consult the map of the delimited area of the Historic Downtown Authority
Do you know if your property, business or project is located within the area delimited by the Historic Downtown Authority of San Salvador? Check our online map to find out.

How do you know if your property has cultural value?

Consult the map of properties declared with cultural value of the delimited area of the Historical Center Authority
We invite you to consult the current legal basis for the protection of the Historical Center and the properties with cultural value, whose management is carried out by APLAN in coordination with the Ministry of Culture (MICULTURA). Click here!

You can now consult our online map to find out.
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How to request previous formalities?

Before registering your business and applying for your business license, you must first have Trámites Previos. This is the first step for your project or business to be part of the Historic Center of San Salvador.
You can apply for the following types of Preliminary procedures:

1- Site Qualification: this procedure allows you to qualify the permitted land use for your project or business.
2- Construction Line: this procedure allows you to review and certify the property boundaries of your project or business.
3- Rainwater Feasibility: this procedure allows you to validate the rainwater feasibility and is a requirement to obtain a construction permit.
4- Road Review and Zoning: this procedure allows you to review the internal road circulation system of your project or business and is a requirement to obtain a construction permit.

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What should I do if I want to hold an event in the Historic Center?

If you wish to use the public space of the Historic Center of San Salvador, you must fill out the authorization form for the use of public space with all the details about your event or activity, and send it by e-mail to ventanillaunica@centrohistorico.gob.svMake sure to complete this procedure at least 15 days in advance.

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