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Santa Ana is a city in the state of California in the United States. Founded in 1869, the city is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area. Santa Ana is one of the most densely populated cities of its size and has been ranked as one of the safest cities in the United States with over 250,000 residents. Santa Ana is the corporate headquarters of several large companies and has an active and growing economy. Santa Ana has a collection of recreational parks that provide improved quality of life for its residents. It is also in close vicinity to Disneyland, and several famous beaches and busy shopping areas.
The cathedral was originally completed in 1575. It was rebuilt between 1906 and 1959 after it was destroyed due to a lightning strike. This extraordinary example of art in architecture is stunning to behold. It’s also the only gothic-style building in all of Central America. It’s so strangely beautiful that it almost feels out of place when compared to the colonial buildings surrounding it.
Just like Pompeii, the story of Joya de Ceren ends with violence and tragedy. This small farming village, not far from Santa Ana, was destroyed in a blink when the Lomo Caldera erupted, burying the town in 10 metres of ash. The remains of the village are well-preserved, and as a result, the site was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites — El Salvador’s first and only.
If there’s one activity to do while visiting Santa Ana, it’s making the trek to the highest volcano in the country. Hiking Santa Ana volcano isn’t just the most popular activity around, it’s probably the most exciting. Hike through the colourful jungle of Cerro Verde park, before twisting your way along the rocky path up the volcano itself. Once you reach the summit, the views are utterly spectacular and you can see for miles in nearly every direction. That is, of course, if you can take your eyes off of the stunning crater lake below you.
One of the coolest things about life in Santa Ana is the close proximity to beautiful beaches. Newport Beach is a mere 20-minute drive from here and always makes for a great weekend getaway.
The best cup of coffee in the whole county can be had at the Portola Coffee Lab. Their Kyoto iced coffee is to die for, and a bag of freshly ground CADENA + MELGAR blend will allow you to create the perfect brew right at home.
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