Mayan Ruins Full Day Tour in El Salvador
Description
Discover the most important Mayan ruins in El Salvador on this full-day archaeological tour. Travel nearly 200 km across the country and explore four fascinating sites while learning about the history and legacy of the Maya civilization. Your journey begins at Cihuatán Archaeological Site, once one of the largest pre-Hispanic cities in the region. Continue to Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site, known as the “Pompeii of the Americas,” where a Mayan village was preserved by volcanic ash. Next visit San Andrés Archaeological Park, an important political and ceremonial center, and finish at Tazumal Archaeological Site, home to the country’s most iconic pyramid. Walk among pyramids, plazas, and ancient structures with a knowledgeable local guide. Experience the best Mayan archaeology of El Salvador in one unforgettable day.
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Joya de Cerén is a Mayan archaeological site dating to the Classic period, located in the district of San Juan Opico, municipality of La Libertad. It was abandoned around 660 AD due to the eruption of the Loma Caldera volcano. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in Mesoamerica because it offers a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people. For this reason, it is often called the Pompeii of the Americas.
San Andrés is a pre-Hispanic archaeological park of the Mayan culture located in the jurisdiction of Ciudad Arce in the department of La Libertad, El Salvador. It was the capital of a Mayan kingdom that held supremacy over the other settlements in the Zapotitán Valley and was strongly influenced by Copán.
El sitio arqueológico Tazumal está ubicado en el municipio de Chalchuapa, departamento de Santa Ana, El Salvador a ochenta kilómetros al occidente de la capital. Se encuentra ubicado dentro del área arqueológica de Chalchuapa, cuya superficie aproximada es de 10 km²
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup and drop-off are included for all hotels and Airbnbs within San Salvador city. For locations outside the city, additional charges may apply depending on the distance.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
This was our second tour with Jorge. He was exceptional yet again and added different locations to the itinerary so we could see more. Jorge is also full of knowledge so make sure you ask him about different areas to visit in El Salvador. We will be booking with him again when we return to El Salvador.
