Combo Tour: Archeology in Cihuatan + Suchitoto Best Preserved Colonial Town.

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Los Tercios Waterfall — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Suchitoto town — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

In this tour we will visit two destinations and we will have the mezca of Archeology, History, Nature and colonial town.

Cihuatan, is the most extensive archaeological site and one of the best restored, you will be guided by its ball games, by the main square, you will be able to climb the main pyramid, you will understand why it is called: The place next to the woman.

Suchitoto is the best preserved colonial town, which for some reason its soil has allowed most of its houses to remain intact for more than 250 years despite being in a volcanic land affected by earthquakes.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Eco Tours Petate

Ages: Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Small Groups
Included: Professional guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off at San Salvador metropolitan area

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks.
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Bottled water

Itinerary

Parque Arqueologico Cihuatan

1 h 30 min Admission included

Cihuatan (in Nahuat: place next to the Woman) is the largest archaeological site in El Salvador, but one of the least known. This site was inhabited by an emerging civilization after the collapse of the Mayans. We will enter the main square, we will observe the main pyramid that we can climb, and we will know the best preserved ball games in the country. Discover the history behind this unknown archaeological site.
Suchitoto

one hour

Suchitoto means in our Nahuat language "Bird on Flower".

Upon reaching this magical destination, you will immerse yourself in the beauty of the place. Your guide will carry out with you a walking tour through the most important destinations of the place, Walks on the beautiful cobbled streets.

You will visit the beautiful buildings that startle the city like the theater, or the imposing colonial church of Santa Lucia. You will have impressive views of the peaceful lake of Suchitlan, renowned for being the perfect place to practice bird watching. After the tour guided by the city you will have extra time to travel the city in your own way. Visiting the art shops, tasting dessert in the coffee shops, or taking pictures of this beautiful city, Visit the beautiful art galleries. And you can visit the indigo producing stores, a beautiful natural colorant that for years was the most important export product of El Salvador.
Los Tercios Waterfall

40 min Admission included

We will visit the emblematic waterfall Los tercios, recognized for its special rock formation formed. A sculpture carved perfectly, created by Mother Nature; His interest lies in the spectacular composition of the vertical wall of the waterfall formed by hexagonal blocks of fine carved stone, which make up the bottom of the waterfall. The height of the jump can exceed 10 meters and although in the dry season it forms a singular image, it is in the rainy season when the water descends through the blocks that reach its greatest splendor and scenic beauty.

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