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The Autoridad del Centro Histórico de San Salvador reported that, during the first four months of 2026, it has processed approximately US$44 million in private investment through its one-stop shop, a mechanism created to streamline procedures and facilitate the development of new projects in the capital.
The director of the Autoridad del Centro Histórico de San Salvador Adriana Larín, explained that the accumulated private investment since the creation of this office has already reached US$200 million, reflecting the growing interest of business owners and entrepreneurs in establishing themselves in the Centro Histórico.
“This year alone, nearly US$44 million has been processed through this service point”, said the official.
According to Larín, the institution has managed, evaluated, and monitored nearly a thousand projects since it began operations, facilitating processes related to permits, urban planning, and administrative requirements for new investments.
The official highlighted that more salvadorans are choosing to start businesses, expand their operations, and open new branches within the Centro Histórico, thus boosting the area’s economic and commercial activity.
One recent example is the opening of Piccola Café, a salvadoran business that inaugurated a new branch in the heart of the capital. According to Larín, the owners had dreamed of establishing themselves in this area for several years, but previously, insecurity and a lack of urban planning made it difficult to achieve that goal.
The director explained that the existence of an institution responsible for supporting investment processes and providing legal security has allowed more projects to develop in the Centro Histórico.
She also noted that nearly 10 new businesses have already opened in 2026, and that since 2023, the number has exceeded 50.
Among the upcoming projects officially opening are Dreamland and Vanilla Spoon, spaces that will strengthen the entertainment and dining options for families and tourists visiting the Centro Histórico de San Salvador.
Authorities believe this commercial growth reflects the economic transformation underway in the area, which has become a major attraction for both domestic and international tourists, as well as an increasingly attractive location for new private investment.
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