El Salvador Mayan Ruins Tour
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Joya de Ceren is a UNESCO World Heritage protected site, its located only 40 minutes away from San Salvador. The importance of Joya de Ceren is that its the only archaeological site in the world that shows how Mayan normal people lived. Joya de Ceren was abandoned due to the eruption of a nearby volcano and the ash of this eruption preserved the village for us to explore. Tazumal has the biggest Pyramid in El Salvador. its localted in Chalchuapa, two hours away from San Salvador. Tazumal is home of 2 big temples.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance to San Andres included
Visit to Viewpoint of Lake Coatepeque
Transport with Bilingual guide
Entrance to Joya de Ceren included
Entrance to Tazumal included
Food and drinks not included
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park
Joya de Ceren is the only UNESCO protected Mayan Site in El Salvador, its called the Pompeii of El Salvador
San Andres is one of the most important Mayan Sites in El Salvador
Options
Pickups from San Salvador
Only Hotels and Airbnbs in San Salvador
Pickup included
Pickups from The Beach
Pickups from the Beach
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mayan life
Wilfried K,
Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are interested in archeology and the Mayan life (also Unesco) this tour us perfect for you. Also nice was the lunch break at the volcano lake. Ferdinando was a very good and attentive guide.
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