Explore El Salvador’s Mayan ruins on a private tour. Discover ancient cities, pyramids, and history with a local guide. Book your adventure today.
Explore El Salvador’s Mayan ruins on a private tour. Discover ancient cities, pyramids, and history with a local guide. Book your adventure today.
- Joya de Cerén Archaeological Park - Joya de Cerén is a Mayan archaeological site from the Classic period, situated in the district of San Juan Opico, within the municipality of La Libertad. It was deserted around 660 AD due to the eruption of the Loma Caldera volcano. This site is one of the most significant archaeological locations in Mesoamerica…
- Joya de Cerén Archaeological Park - Joya de Cerén is a Mayan archaeological site from the Classic period, situated in the district of San Juan Opico, within the municipality of La Libertad. It was deserted around 660 AD due to the eruption of the Loma Caldera volcano. This site is one of the most significant archaeological locations in Mesoamerica as it provides insight into the everyday lives of common people. Consequently, it is often referred to as the Pompeii of the Americas.
- Museo Ruinas San Andrés - San Andrés is a pre-Hispanic archaeological park of the Mayan culture, located in the jurisdiction of Ciudad Arce in the department of La Libertad, El Salvador. It served as the capital of a Mayan kingdom that dominated other settlements in the Zapotitán Valley and was heavily influenced by Copán.
- Tazumal Archaeological Park - The Tazumal archaeological site is located in the municipality of Chalchuapa, in the department of Santa Ana, El Salvador, about eighty kilometers west of the capital. It is part of the Chalchuapa archaeological area, which covers an approximate area of 10 km².

- No additional fees during scheduled activities
- Entrance fee to archaeological sites
- Private round trip transportation in an air conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual local guide (Spanish/English) throughout the tour
- No additional fees during scheduled activities
- Entrance fee to archaeological sites
- Private round trip transportation in an air conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual local guide (Spanish/English) throughout the tour
- Meals, snacks, and drinks (available for purchase from local vendors)
- Gratuities (optional, but greatly appreciated for excellent service)
- Meals, snacks, and drinks (available for purchase from local vendors)
- Gratuities (optional, but greatly appreciated for excellent service)
Embark on a full-day archaeological tour to uncover the most significant Mayan ruins in El Salvador. Journey nearly 200 km across the nation, visiting four captivating sites while delving into the history and heritage of the Maya civilization.
The adventure starts at the Cihuatán Archaeological Site, once a major pre-Hispanic city in the area. Proceed to…
Embark on a full-day archaeological tour to uncover the most significant Mayan ruins in El Salvador. Journey nearly 200 km across the nation, visiting four captivating sites while delving into the history and heritage of the Maya civilization.
The adventure starts at the Cihuatán Archaeological Site, once a major pre-Hispanic city in the area. Proceed to the Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site, often referred to as the “Pompeii of the Americas,” where a Mayan village was preserved under volcanic ash.
Continue to San Andrés Archaeological Park, a key political and ceremonial hub, and conclude at the Tazumal Archaeological Site, which features the country’s most renowned pyramid.
Stroll among pyramids, plazas, and ancient structures with an expert local guide. Enjoy the finest Mayan archaeology El Salvador has to offer in one remarkable day.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.