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Tazumal and Ruta Maya Tour is the perfect experience if you are a lover of archeology. El Salvador has been for millennia the home of different civilizations. Joya de Ceren, San Andres and Tazumal are three archaeological sites that were important witnesses of one of the most developed civilizations, the Mayans. If you are in El Salvador you can not miss this experience.
We will start early in the morning heading to one of the archaeological sites that has amazed archaeologists and visitors from different parts of the world. Our first stop on this tour is Joya de Ceren.
Hotel drop-off
Small Groups
Professional guide
National Park fees
Hotel pickup
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Bottled water
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
From your hotel or lodging place in the metropolitan area of San Salvador
Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park, San Salvador, El Salvador First of all this is an archaeological site completely different from a Mayan temple. Joya de Ceren is the remains of a Mayan agricultural village of about 1400 years old. Loma Caldera volcanos covered it by 14 layers of ashes. The ash that covered Joya de Ceren preserved it intact. Allowing to preserve in time the different structures, which now give us a broad vision of what life was like and the activities of ordinary people. In the different archaeological sites of mesoamerica, you can see in the temples how the important people of the time lived. But only Joya de Ceren lets you see how the town lived. Among the things found are: houses, storage rooms, communal houses, temazcal sauna, kitchen, corn plantations, etc 45 minutes
RJ26+77P, CA 1, San Juan Opico, El Salvador San Andres will be our second point to visit in this itinerary. Probably Joya de Ceren inhabitants used this ceremonial political center to pay tribute. Because they are only 5 km away from each other. It has also been cataloged as a Mayan lordship that ruled over the area probably from 500 AD to 900 AD.
The place is divided into two areas, the first called La Gran Plaza, which was the commercial and residential area of the area. Here is also the largest pyramid on this site, called La Campana. The second part of this site is the Acropolis. This was the ceremonial and exclusive area where there are 4 Pyramids and 2 basal constructions that were considered a place of residence for rulers.
Studies have shown that San Andres had business alliances with other important contemporary Mayan cities such as Copan, Teotihuacan, even with Belize and El Peten. 45 minutes
Lake Coatepeque, Coatepeque, El Salvador This lake, considered by many, maybe one of the most beautiful in the world, is an impressive volcanic caldera. And every year, without prior notice, it gives a fabulous spectacle by changing the color of its waters, from blue to turquoise. 60 minutes
Tazumal, Chalchuapa, El Salvador Finally the archaeological site Tazumal. Near with our border with Guatemala, in the city of Chalchuapa. This is our last point to visit in our itinerary. Numerous studies have shown that in this city there is evidence of human occupation for more than 3200 years. Tazumal is located in the center of this city. The structures of this archaeological site were the site of an important indigenous settlement. Among the constructions found there are tombs, water drainages, but what stands out most is the pyramid. The Tazumal pyramid is 24 meters high and has different construction stages influenced by Toltec, Copan and Teotihuacan culture. In addition tombs have been found with funerary offerings such as: earthenware vessels, necklaces, mirrors, rings, axes and other utensils. Tazumal is a fundamental part of archeology in El Salvador and you can not miss it. 45 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mariangela_M
21 Apr 2023
Osmaro our guide was fantastic. He drove us quickly and safely to each of our stops throughout the tour. He was very knowledgeable sharing the important history of El Salvador and answering any questions we had. He was very accommodating and allowed us to take our time. As we visited each of the ruins he provided us with interesting information and photographs of different artifacts found in the sites we were visiting. We had a delicious lunch with a beautiful view of the Coatepeque lake. This is a very interesting and great tour. I highly recommend it and Eco Tours Petate!!!
Roger W
29 Jan 2023
Wonderful day exploring El Salvador’s Mayan ruins. Had to get an early start due to my ships early departure, so my guide Rafael drove me to Volcan de Santa Ana to see an incredible lake and wonderful views of Volcan Izalco before heading to Tazumal. Rafael was very knowledgeable about the Mayan ruins and provided great insight into the historical and archaeological sites. The highlight of the tour was Joya de Ceren. El Salvador is a beautiful country and Rafael’s pride was evident and infectious. Highly recommend Eco Tours Petate
achiramon
18 Oct 2022
I had the fortune to take this tour with Mr. Rafael Zelaya who display wide expertise about the mayan culture in el Salvador. Very punctual, very comfortable and desgined to fulfil my needs that day. He took me to a beautiful place to have lunch and then to Casa Blanca and Joya de Cerén which is very impresive
Totally recommended,
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