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San Salvador is never going to win any prizes for elegance, and the rough edge to life here can come as a shock to those used to the more tranquil and colonial atmosphere of other Central American cities. There's a singular lack of museums and galleries, and little actually to do other than people-watching and soaking up the unique atmosphere. El Centro gives a vivid snapshot of Salvadorean daily life and character, as well as containing some churches and other buildings of interest. Towards the west things get easier, with a number of parks, including Parque Cuscatlán , providing acres of green relief from the traffic and noise, and the Paseo General Escalón and the Zona Rosa , offering modern cinemas, bars, clubs, shops and upmarket restaurants. The best museum in the city, commemorating those killed in the years of conflict, is based in the Universidad de Centroamérica , in the far southwest.