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Joya de Ceren, San Andres and Copan Ruins

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Joya de Ceren, San Andres and Copan Ruins

About this activity

Book this tour and visit 2 UNESCO protected Mayan Ruins in Central America. Joya de Ceren is the only UNESCO protected site in El Salvador and Copan Ruins is the only Cultural UNESCO protected site in Honduras. Learn about Mayan ancient civilization and visit two of the most important sites in all the area. Take a bilingual tour through both sites and make your border crossing smoother, having your own translator and guide. Travel in a safe way through Central America. We dont include the entrances to the tunnels in Copan nor the entrance to the Sculpture Museum.

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At a glance

Duration
2 days
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Pure Travel El Salvador

Ages: Children (6–14 years) · Adults (15–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Entrance fees: No entry fees included because they vary drastically by Nationality
  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bilingual Tourguide at Copan Ruins

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch, Dinner
  • Not included: Admission fees: Entry fees to Joya de Ceren, San Andres and Copan Ruins are not included

Itinerary

Day 1 · Visita to Joya de Ceren, San Andres, Border Crossing into Honduras

  1. Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park

    one hour Admission not included

    We will visit Joya de Ceren early in the morning. The place is under the shade for the majority of the part. We spend one hour here.

  2. Stop 2

    one hour Admission not included

    San Andres is a Mayan site located near Joya de Ceren. This was the administrative center of the whole valley of Zapotitan. It hosts an acropolis and 7 structures (pyramids)

Day 2 · Visit to Copan Ruins Main Site, Optional Tunnels and Sculpture Museum. Drive back to San Salvador.

  1. Maya Site of Copan

    4 hours Admission not included

    We will visit the Main Site early in the morning. Please come prepared with a hat, sunblock, mosquito repellant and good shoes for walking and going on top of the tall pyramids.

  2. Sculpture Museum

    one hour Admission not included

    We will visit the Sculpture Museum located right next to the Main Site.

  3. Stop 3

    20 min

    We cross the borders back to El Salvador

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Gardenia Inn
  • Novo Hotel & Suite
  • Hotel Shagul
  • Villa Serena San Benito
  • Hotel Bellerive
  • Morrison Hotel San Salvador
  • Vanness Hotel & Villas
  • Hotel Alameda
  • Hotel Armonia Hostal
  • Ipan Noya
  • Plaza Hotel & Suites
  • Hotel Puerto Bus

and 99 more pickup points

We pickup from your hotel in San Salvador, El Zonte, El Sunzal, La Libertad. We will contact you through Whatsapp some days before to confirm the meeting time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel You get back
At least 3 days before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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Joya de Ceren, San Andres and Copan Ruins

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