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

Name: Maya Route Tour | El Salvador Mayan Sites including Joya de Cerén
Price: 99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.91 (159 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

9 hours

Mobile ticket

Immerse yourself in the heart of El Salvador’s rich Maya heritage with our Maya Route Tour, an adventure that takes you through some of the most breathtaking and historically significant sites in the country. Imagine stepping back in time as you explore the remarkable Joya de Cerén, known as the "Pompeii of the Americas," where a village frozen in time by volcanic ash reveals the everyday lives of the ancient Maya.

Feel the awe of standing among the grand pyramids and ancient structures of San Andrés, a testament to the ingenuity and culture of the pre-Columbian era. Wander through the charming colonial city of Santa Ana, where history whispers through every cobblestone street and majestic building.

The journey culminates with the awe-inspiring Tazumal, the largest Maya ruin in El Salvador. Here, the towering pyramids and intricate stonework transport you to a time of grandeur and mystery.

This tour is a unique opportunity to experience the profound legacy of the Maya civilization.

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

4.91

159 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

151

Amazing day at the Mayan ruins
Torch H,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our Mayan ruins tour was absolutely amazing. We were picked up right on time, and everything from start to finish was well organized and smooth. We visited three different Mayan sites, and our guide Alfredo was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions with ease. Alfredo was very helpful throughout the day and had such a friendly, impressive attitude. He gave detailed explanations about the country, the people, and the history, which made the experience even more meaningful. We also took tons of pictures, and he happily became our photographer for the day, which we truly appreciated. Our driver, Jorge, was also fantastic. He was very kind and made sure we got everywhere safely and comfortably. For anyone curious about the transportation, the van was in excellent condition with very comfortable seats and plenty of legroom. We were lucky that it was just us on the tour, but even with more people, it would have still been very comfortable. I would absolutely take this tour again and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to explore the Mayan ruins with knowledgeable and friendly guides.
For history lovers
Daydream29569113605,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I personally love it because I'm a history fan. I was traveling solo but there was a band with me, which I preferred: So more questions, more exchanges, more learning!
Fun day
Xander B,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very nice day with guide Alfredo Diaz. He has told a lot about ruins everywhere and also a small section about the old center of Santa Ana. This tour is definitely worth it if you want to learn about the ancient history of El Salvador.
Mayan Route in El Salvador
benjamintE2773EF,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Visit Cerén, San Andrés and Tazumal. They are very emblematic Mayan sites. We were also in Santa Ana and Lake Coatepeque. The experience was very complete and Mr. Alfredo Diaz was excellent guide and knowledgeable about history.
So fun! Definitely recommend!
L210EDdaniellab,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
my husband and I decided to do this tour for our honeymoon and it was a great addition to our trip! Alfredo was an AMAZING tour guide, answered all of our questions and was awesome at guiding us throughout our journey through the Mayan ruins and San Salvador. He has a great personality and also if you’re looking to get some great pictures during your tour, he is great for getting the best angles ! Super informative and we honestly just had a fun time !! We want to give a huge shout out to Jorge our driver who made sure we arrived to all of our location safely and went above and beyond for us!
Great tour
FeliceA J,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing tour! Great informative tour with amazing history of El Salvador’s archeological sites. Day ended with a nice visit to Santa Ana Cathedral as well.
Excellent visit to Maya ruins
Navigator65251983493,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent all day tour to three significant Maya ruins with guide Raul and driver William. The sites have some information in English, but Raul really provided a lot of background information about the Maya and the region in general. Raul was open to taking questions about anything, which helped pass the time during the long drive (there is lots of traffic!). We stopped for lunch around noon at a restaurant with a gorgeous view of Coatepeque lake. Prices were reasonable and there are seafood and non-seafood options. Communication about the booking was great throughout. The tour was confirmed by email when first booked, and the pickup time was confirmed again via WhatsApp the day before the tour.
Great tour of ancient El Salvador
Y6233RQangelh,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing amazing amazing . Great experience. Definitely recommend. Super knowledgeable and an amazing person .loved it and will do it again
Excellent Tour!
daniellK3915SE,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time today with Alfredo and the group. It was great to see multiple archaeological sites (Tazumal was the most visually impressive) as well as Santa Ana’s downtown area, and he was very knowledgeable and friendly. The lunch location was also great, with a stunning view of Lake Coatepeque. We really enjoyed the day!
Great tour of the 3 Mayan archeological sites
prissysoto,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative, Alfredo Diaz was my guide and there were a total of 5 people in the group. I liked that the van was roomy because it takes some time to travel between the 3 archeological sites. We had a late lunch at the end which I prefer because I typically get sleepy after eating. The whole group was in agreement with doing lunch after we had done the site seeing but Alfredo asked us first and then let us decide. Alfredo took great photos and knew where to get the best shots.