Sonsonate is on the south, and Guatemala and the Department of Ahuachapn are on the west.
There is a good cart-road leading to Sonsonate via Otaco and Apaneca, which are two mountain towns.
In regard to hotel accommodation, Sonsonate is decidedly better off than many towns outside the Capital.
Ahuachapn also has a road to Sonsonate via Ataco and Apaneca, two towns which are located high up in the mountains.
By giving short notice, fresh provisions may be obtained in large quantities from Sonsonate.
