Ana María Alvarenga Barahona

Ana María Alvarenga Barahona is a community leader in Cinquera, El Salvador, who has been instrumental in promoting the conservation of the Cinquera Forest. Following the civil war, she and other community members recognized the potential of the forest as a crucial resource for both ecological preservation and tourism development. Through her leadership, the community has worked to protect the forest, fostering initiatives that highlight its historical significance and ecological value, while also facilitating the establishment of the Cinquera Ecological Park.