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Maya Heritage Route of El Salvador through Joya de Cerén, San Andrés, and Tazumal
La Libertad, Departamento de La Libertad, El Salvador
About this experience
Tour of the Archaeological Sites of El Salvador.
Travel back in time and discover the legacy of the ancient civilizations that inhabited El Salvador. In this experience, you will visit three of the most important archaeological sites in the country: Joya de Cerén, known as the "Pompeii of America"; San Andrés, one of the main Maya political centers; and Tazumal, home to one of the most emblematic pyramids in Central America. An ideal experience for history and culture lovers.
Includes:
Comfortable transportation with air conditioning.
Entrance to the archaeological sites.
Bilingual Spanish-English guide.
Visit to Joya de Cerén.
Visit to San Andrés.
Visit to Tazumal.
Does not include:
Food.
Tips (optional).
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
Entrance to the Archaeological Site Joya de Cerén, 01514 San Juan Opico, La Libertad Department, El Salvador
Your Itinerary
01
Pickup at your hotel or Airbnb
We will start the experience with the pickup at your hotel in San Salvador or Santa Ana to head towards the main archaeological treasures of El Salvador.
02
Discover Joya de Cerén
Our first stop will be Joya de Cerén, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient agricultural settlement was preserved by a volcanic eruption and offers a unique insight into the daily life of the Maya over a thousand years ago.
03
Explore San Andrés
We will continue to San Andrés, an archaeological complex that was an important political and commercial center. Here you will learn about its ceremonial structures and the influence of Maya culture in the region.
04
Time for lunch
Enjoy a break for lunch and recharge before continuing with the next stage of the tour.
05
Visit Tazumal
Conclude the archaeological route at Tazumal, one of the most important complexes in the country. Its impressive structures and the history of the civilizations that inhabited Chalchuapa make this visit an unforgettable experience.
06
Return to the hotel or Airbnb
After exploring three of the main archaeological sites in the country, we will head back to your hotel with a greater understanding of El Salvador's fascinating past.
What's Included
Travel Insurance
Basic coverage during the tour
Private Unit
Capacity: 2 people per unit
Flexible Duration
Approx. 4 hours
Meeting Point
La Libertad, Departamento de La Libertad, El Salvador
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