Maya Route Tour | El Salvador Mayan Sites including Joya de Cerén

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

9 hours

Mobile ticket

The Ultimate Mayan Heritage Experience: UNESCO & Beyond

Uncover the secrets of the Ancestral Maya on this Premium journey. We take you to Joya de Cerén, the "Pompeii of the Americas" and El Salvador’s only UNESCO World Heritage site. Witness an Authentic village frozen in time by volcanic ash—a discovery unique in the world.

Why This Tour?

Exclusive Access: Explore Tazumal, home to the country's largest pyramid, and the political seat of San Andrés.

Colonial Grandeur: Experience the "Golden Age" in Santa Ana with its breathtaking Neo-Gothic Cathedral.

Safe & Professional: Tailored for upscale travelers and cruise-friendly standards.

Expert Storytelling: Our guides bring Local Heritage to life with unmatched passion.

Book the most complete cultural circuit in El Salvador. Safe, authentic, and unforgettable.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park

Human Heritage World since 1993

1 hour • Admission Included

Tazumal

Tazumal situated near from Chalchuapa City, is an pre-Columbian Mayan architectural complex with the largest pyramid in El Salvador, the city was a sophisticated and important settlement where have been founded inclusive sculptures and metal artefacts.

30 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Guide

Gratuity

Lunch

$10 pick up to other location (San Salvador hotel, airbnb) per tour.

$20 pick-up cost at El Tunco an Zonte Town Entrance(per Tour).

Options

Full-Day Tour

San Salvador full-day tour

Reviews

4.90

173 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

164

Good
solocationer,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My guide was Alfredo. We visited the San Andres ruins first, then the Tazumal ruins. There were bathrooms at both stops. Then we went to Santa Ana to visit a plaza (a short walk) then lunch, then on to the Joya de Ceren ruins which also had bathrooms. In total it was about 2.5 miles of walking, with no hiking and minimal stairs.
Excellent tour
418cliffordw,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Adonis was an excellent tour guide. Very informative. We would definitely recommend this tour and El Salvador in general.
Underwhelmed Mayan Ruins.
DavidNHruda,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Underwhelming. No English tours. Depending on where you are staying Could be a four drive back and forth. Not worth the time. El Salvador has more wonderful things to offer
Excellent day in Cerro Verde
Cristynagomez,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent attention, service and everything, recommended, walking in woods suitable for people of all physical conditions, the views of the restaurant 1800 beautiful!
Fabulous
rosemaryrE6045KK,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good our guide Alfredo Diaz is the best!!
Perfect Mayan Route
Andrescr86,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour, recommended to know three archaeological parks near San Salvador. The guide Alfredo Diaz has a lot of knowledge and was very much and friendly with everyone. 100% Recommended
Great Mayan ruins tour!
F7138TBadamj,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an amazing time with Alfredo and Jorge! They were punctual, knowledgeable, adaptable, friendly and happy! The tour covered three main Mayan sites and the town of Santa Ana, plus a beautiful lake visit and late lunch at a lovely restaurant! I would book with them again!
Insightful and interesting tour!
MyriamM1486,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Guide was very knowledgeable and all the shuttles were on time!
Alfredo Díaz is the best guide
Dana R,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My guide was Alfredo Diaz and he is certainly the best guide I have ever had. He has an impressive knowledge of Mayan culture and knows how to convey it clearly and enjoyably. He is a very patient person, attentive to the whole group and always willing to answer questions. It explains every detail very clearly and demonstrates a high level of professionalism. Thanks to him, the experience was truly extraordinary.
Very nice day.
T8245EPnataliac,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour met expectations, very nice and interesting, the guide Alfredo very friendly, quite knowledgeable about the subject and the restaurant very beautiful and rich food.