San Salvador, El Salvador — Central America (West Coast)

Ignacio Ellacuría Auditorium

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 12, 2019

1. Ignacio Ellacuría Auditorium Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Auditorio “Ignacio Ellacuria”
1930-1989
Al padre Ignacio Ellacuria, rector ejemplar, profeta de los pobres, incansable luchador por la justicia
con agradecimiento
UCA
Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Cañas
San Salvador, 11 de noviembre de 1998

English translation:
Ignacio Ellacuría Auditorium
1930-1989
To Father Ignacio Ellacuría, exemplary rector, prophet of the poor, a tireless fighter for justice
with thanks
UCA
José Simeón Cañas Central American University in San Salvador, November 11, 1998

Erected 1998.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1998.

Location. 13° 40.835′ N, 89° 14.162′ W. Memorial is in San Salvador. It can be reached from Bulevar Los Próceres just east of Bulevar La Sultana, on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the south side of the auditorium on the campus of the Universidad Centroamericana (UCA). Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: San Salvador 1101, El Salvador. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is

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in North America,

specifically in Central America,

in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Florentino Idoate (within shouting distance of this marker); Students Peace Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Elba and Celina Ramos Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); The Francisco Javier Ibisate Building (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mural of the Martyrs of the UCA (about 150 meters away); Dr. Ignacio Martín-Baró (about 150 meters away); Francisco Andrés Escobar Building (about 180 meters away); Construction of the North-South Highway and the Central American University (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Salvador.

Also see . . . Ignacio Ellacuría. (Submitted on November 20, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 12, 2019

2. Ignacio Ellacuría Auditorium Marker

The marker can be seen towards the left, with a portrait of a younger Ellacuría to the right.

Ignacio Ellacuría Auditorium and the Martyrs' Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 12, 2019

3. Ignacio Ellacuría Auditorium and the Martyrs' Plaza

The auditorium is seen here to the north of the Martyrs' Plaza and its sculpture.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.