The city has numerous vistas and aging haciendas. At one time the city was a center for coffee production but this has slowed as global coffee prices have fallen. The city was also the fought over during the civil war and bullet holes can still be seen around the city. It was also the victim of carpet bombing by the government after the city was taken by the rebels. There are still remains of once grand houses around the city although many have been cleaned or rebuilt since.
The city also celebrates the Semana Santa Holy Week with parades and by making traditional alfombrasrugs depicting scenes from the resurrection out of colored salts as well as whatever is available at the time.
There is also a year festival to celebrate the patron saint of BerlÃn, San Jose. Check BerlÃn's webpage below for the exact dates of these events.
