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Cihuatan is the largest archaeological site in El Salvador of the post-classical period, where the last pre-Hispanic civilization was established. There, with your guide, you are going to learn about the “Pipiles” its ball court, sacred temples, a walled city, and museums. Then we go to Casa Cihuatan there you will experience the process of the Salvadorean Rum, its origins, legacy in order to understand the meaning behind each rum bottled.
Afterward, we will visit the colonial town par excellence of El Salvador: “Suchitoto” a city rich in culture and history. In this city, you will appreciate its cobbled streets as well as bars with history and restaurants that maintain the colonial-style next to Suchitlan artificial lake. Suchitoto is also a refuge point for migrant birds, in this tour, you will learn about our first products of exportations in the colonial times, as the “Añil” Natural Indigo and “Tobacco”.
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Meeting and pickup
We pick travelers at any hotel located at San Salvador city.
Itinerary
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1Suchitoto
The city of Suchitoto is located in the picturesque department of Cuscatlán, just 47 kilometers away from the capital. Famous for being a warm town, Suchitoto is considered a national historical jewel because of the richness of its colonial heritage and the emblematic Artificial lake Suchitlán that adorns its beautiful panoramic views. Its Nahuatl toponymy means "Place of the flower bird." Its streets are characterized by being cobbled and their colonial-looking houses with beautiful balconies transport all visitors a travel to the past. In its passages you will find art galleries with incredible samples of national art and colorful shops with wooden products, beautiful looms, indigo-dyed clothing and countless personal accessories to decorate your home.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Parque Arqueologico Cihuatan
Cihuatan The greatest archaeological site in El Salvador , is located 30 km from San Salvador City. This settlement emerged after the famous collapse of the Mayas. Cihuatan is a post classic Pipil City between 900- 1200 AD. More than 100 mounds were found in a total of 70 hectares . Here you can observe ball court, temples, museums etc.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3
Knows about the Cihuatan Rum Factory its history, process and tasting. This tour last about 2 hours.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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