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Explore Mayan Ruins: San Andres & Tazumal Tour
4.9
73 Ratings
Santa Ana
Embark on a thrilling adventure to explore the ancient Mayan civilization at El Salvador’s key archaeological sites, while also immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Cerro Verde National Park. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, Joya de Ceren, known as the Pompeii of America.
Embark on a thrilling adventure to explore the ancient Mayan civilization at El Salvador’s key archaeological sites, while also immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Cerro Verde National Park. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, Joya de Ceren, known as the Pompeii of America.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- National Park Cerro Verde - A visit to Cerro Verde National Park includes a delightful 45-minute walk, where visitors can enjoy pleasant weather, fresh air, and breathtaking views of the Santa Ana and Izalco volcanoes, as well as Coatepeque Lake.
- Tazumal - Tazumal is one of the country’s most significant archaeological sites, featuring 13…
- National Park Cerro Verde - A visit to Cerro Verde National Park includes a delightful 45-minute walk, where visitors can enjoy pleasant weather, fresh air, and breathtaking views of the Santa Ana and Izalco volcanoes, as well as Coatepeque Lake.
- Tazumal - Tazumal is one of the country’s most significant archaeological sites, featuring 13 structures, including a remarkable 24-meter-high pyramid.
- San Andres - The San Andrés Archaeological Park is among the largest pre-Hispanic centers in El Salvador, serving as a regional capital between 600 and 900 A.D. during the late Classic period, a time of great prosperity for the Mayan civilization.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This tour offers an opportunity to explore the remarkable Mayan civilization by visiting the key archaeological sites in El Salvador, including San Andres and Tazumal. Additionally, participants can enjoy a nature experience at Cerro Verde National Park.
On Saturdays and Sundays, there is an option to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, Joya de Ceren, often referred to as the Pompeii of the Americas.
This tour offers an opportunity to explore the remarkable Mayan civilization by visiting the key archaeological sites in El Salvador, including San Andres and Tazumal. Additionally, participants can enjoy a nature experience at Cerro Verde National Park.
On Saturdays and Sundays, there is an option to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, Joya de Ceren, often referred to as the Pompeii of the Americas.
Location
National Park Cerro Verde
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(73 Ratings)
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Navigator65895189736
Mar 17, 2026
Wonderful family trip, beautiful memories. - We booked an airport pick-up with this company, and it exceeded our expectations. The minibus was clean, comfortable, and very cozy, and the driver was incredibly friendly and welcoming.
Our tour guide, Windy, was absolutely amazing—full of energy, warm, and truly passionate about her culture. Her enthusiasm made the experience so much more enjoyable, and you could really feel how much she loves sharing her heritage with others.
During the tour, we visited Cerro Verde National Park, Tazumal, and San Andrés Archaeological Park. The views were absolutely stunning—seeing a volcano up close for the first time was an unforgettable experience.
I also want to highlight how friendly and welcoming the local people are. We felt completely comfortable throughout the trip, and there was none of the tourist pressure or scams you might encounter elsewhere. Highly recommended!
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Mark_m
Jan 30, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely EPIC day tour — Steffany and Sandra were amazing! - This trip was absolutely epic and easily one of the highlights of our time in El Salvador. There were four of us (work colleagues) on the tour, and from start to finish everything was smooth, fun, and incredibly well organized.
Steffany set the bar SUPER high — she was friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. She even accommodated an extra stop for us and made sure we never felt rushed.
And Sandra (our driver) was hands-down one of the best drivers we’ve ever had anywhere. She made the entire day feel safe and comfortable, even with the longer drives.
We visited three different sites and then made our way to the volcano, which was live — such an unforgettable experience. They also made an extra stop so we could take photos and even helped us translate with locals, which was hugely appreciated and made everything feel more authentic and easy.
The views of the lake were incredible, and honestly everything about the day was fantastic. If you’re considering this tour — book it. Steffany and Sandra made it truly special and we would 100% recommend!
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Jamesln1867yw
Jan 28, 2026
Great trip to Mayan ruins and volcanoes. - Gerson did a great job of showing us all of the unique and interesting things at the Mayan ruins. And explaining the volcano system in El Salvador. It was definitely a wonderful experience.
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Roving33860278875
Jan 19, 2026
Informational & accommodating - This was the highlight of my solo trip to El Salvador. This was an all day tour, but it was not exhausting. It was very informational and fun. Our guide Gerson was very informative and knew a lot about all of our stops. There was a last minute logistical error regarding my pickup location since my hotel was new, but the tour company was very accommodating and got it settled with no issues. I highly recommend this tour since it is a 3-in-1 deal!
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Venture38147847329
Dec 27, 2025
Amazing 🤩 - A great day, Erick and Arelis are very friendly.
Spectacular
They always helped me with my son
I appreciate much it. Thank you both .
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Herberth_a
Dec 7, 2025
Jocelyn and Sandra made this tour unforgettable! - I cannot recommend the "2 Different Sightseeing in 1 Day Tour" enough. It is a busy day visiting the Volcanoes Park and two different Mayan sites, but it was organized perfectly.
The best part of the experience was definitely the guiding team. Jocelyn and Sandra went above and beyond. They provided so much interesting history about the Mayan sites and great information about the local geography. They were warm, welcoming, and made the whole group feel comfortable. It was the best day of our vacation!
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Luisedgar_p
Oct 9, 2025
Excellent travel experience - Excellent experience, we got to know the tourist attractions with the company of Wendy, an excellent guide. Nice to meet you!
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Chris
Jul 4, 2025
Touring with my adult daughter. - Lis was an amazing guide and went above and beyond to show me and my daughter this amazing country. Knowledgeable and so fun to spend the day with. Highly recommend to anyone with an interest in the ancient history and geology of El Salvador.
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Kaevee44
Jun 26, 2025
Fantastic Tour!!! - We were honored to have Steve and William guide us to these beautiful sites while ensuring our safety, very adventurous, humorous, and educational. Highly recommend!
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Jordanc793
Jun 21, 2025
Brilliant Experience - Every single aspect of this tour was amazing. Guide Lisbeth emailed the night before confirming the pickup time at our hotel. The van arrived on-time and we were delighted by Lisbeth's perfect English. She impressed us with her extensive knowledge, bright and fun attitude, and her willingness to engage in conversation on a variety of subjects as we traversed the stops. We were fortunate that the weather was also very cooperative, especially at Cerro Verde. Stunning vistas! Further, I want to thank Lisbeth for easily accommodating my very annoying food allergy. The sites we visited were genuinely incredible, making this a fun and worth-while tour regardless of the guide, but Lisbeth made the experience that much better. We cannot possibly recommend this tour and the tour company any more. When we return to El Salvador, we will most definitely do more tours with EC and hopefully Lisbeth.
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