4 Mayan Ruins Full Day Tour in El Salvador

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

No additional fees during scheduled activities.
Entrance fee to archaeological sites
Private round trip transportation in an air conditioned vehicle
Bilingual local guide (Spanish/English) throughout the tour
Meals, snacks, and drinks (available for purchase from local vendors)
Gratuities (optional, but greatly appreciated for excellent service)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup/Drop off at your hotel or Airbnb in San Salvador city.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Parque Arqueologico Cihuatan

    Cihuatán is a pre-Hispanic archaeological site. Its inhabitants are believed to have been indigenous Maya. The structures of the ancient city center, as well as part of the residential area to the south and east of the monumental center, are located in an archaeological park that is co-administered by the Ministry of Culture and the National Archaeological Foundation of El Salvador.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Parque Arqueológico Tazumal

    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

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Cotuzas Tours

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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