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

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El Salvador Layover Tour - Joya de Cerén — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

El Salvador Mayan Route layover tour - San Andrés Mayan site — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Ultimate Mayan Heritage Experience: UNESCO and Beyond

Uncover the secrets of the ancestral Maya on this journey. We take you to Joya de Cerén, the "Pompeii of the Americas" and El Salvador’s only UNESCO World Heritage site. See 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 and Professional: Tailored for upscale travelers and cruise-friendly standards.

Expert Storytelling: Our guides bring local heritage to life with unmatched passion.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Salvadorean Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuity
Not included: Lunch
Not included: $10 pick up to other location (San Salvador hotel, airbnb) per tour.
Not included: $20 pick-up cost at El Tunco an Zonte Town Entrance(per Tour).

Itinerary

Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park

one hour Admission included

Human Heritage World since 1993
Tazumal

30 min Admission included

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.
Salvadorean Tours

Passing by

Headquarters
Santa Ana Cathedral

15 min

Neogothic Style
Teatro Nacional de Santa Ana

10 min Admission not included

Eclectic Style
San Andres

one hour Admission included

Important ceremonial center

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tunco town entrance.
Main entrance or lobby.
Maien entrance or lobby.
Main entrance or lobby.
Maien entrance of the mall.

End point

Tunco town entrance.
Main entrance or lobby.
Maien entrance or lobby.
Main entrance or lobby.
Maien entrance of the mall.

Using your ticket

Special instructions

•If you are staying in hotels on the beach or in the surrounding area, the pick-up time is at 7:15 a.m.

If you need to confirm your booking or add any information call us to Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm (+503 2243-6113)
In case of any emergency call us at +503 7854-7310