El Salvador · Archaeology

8-Hour Mayan Archaeological Tour of El Salvador with Santa Ana

8 Hours Round trip from Joya de Ceren Easy pace

Visit the archaeological site of El Tazumal

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Joya de Cerén, the
02 Pompeii of America
03 buried by a volcanic eruption around 600 AD
04 Visit San Andrés, an ancient Mayan kingship abandoned during the Classic period
05 See Tazumal, the most ancient archaeological site on the tour and home to El Salvador's highest pyramid
06 Admire the beautiful volcanic Lake Coatepeque
07 Enjoy a panoramic visit to Santa Ana and its cathedral, theatre, and city hall

Visit some of El Salvador's most representative Mayan archaeological sites, paired with a stop at the beautiful volcanic Lake Coatepeque. Explore Joya de Cerén, San Andrés, and Tazumal, home to the highest pyramid in El Salvador, before ending with a panoramic visit to Santa Ana, the country's third-largest city. Along the way, admire the city's cathedral, theatre, and city hall.

Admire Lake Coatepeque, where you may have lunch while enjoying a great view.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities San Salvador, Santa Ana

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mayan Archaeological Sites and Santa Ana City

Meet your guide and begin the tour.
Depart from San Salvador to the first archaeological site, Joya de Cerén, known as the Pompeii of America, buried by the eruption of a nearby volcano around 600 AD.
Visit San Andrés, an ancient Mayan kingship abandoned during the Classic period (250-900 AD).
Admire Lake Coatepeque, where you may have lunch while enjoying a great view.
Continue to Tazumal, the most ancient archaeological site on the tour, home to the highest pyramid in El Salvador.
Finish with a panoramic visit to Santa Ana City and its beautiful buildings.