Full-Day El Salvador Archaeological Exploration and Sunset at a Mayan Pyramid
Discover the mysteries and legacy of the Mayan world in El Salvador. Our team will take you to visit the most emblematic places of this culture, as well as the opportunity for you to visit the only Mayan village preserved in perfect condition, taste local gastronomy, buy sourvenirs made by the local artisans,and be witness of the best sunset on the top of a pyramid while you enjoy a tasty coffe from the farm we`ll visit... something unmissable!
LOL: monday all places are closed!
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Stop At: Tazumal, Chalchuapa El Salvador
Tazumal archaeological site is located in the Municipality of Chalchuapa, Department of Santa Ana, El Salvador This area is within the archaeological area of Chalchuapa, whose approximate area is 10 km²
Its name comes from the farm where the main structures stood when excavations began (by Stanley Boggs) in the 1940s.
It consists of a series of structures that were the setting for an important and sophisticated ceremonial center that would be expanded at various stages throughout its history. It would be built in the Early Classic period (AD 200 - AD 600), and would continue to be occupied in the Late Classic (AD 600 - AD 900) and early Postclassic (AD 900) periods. - 1200 AD); being a settlement of Mayan culture in the classic and Nahua in the postclassic. Being influenced throughout its history by Copán and Teotihuacán (in the classic), and by the Toltecs (in the postclassic).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park, Km 32, Carr San Juan Opico - Agua Escondida, San Salvador El Salvador
Joya de Cerén is a pre-Columbian site in El Salvador located in the vicinity of San Juan Opico and Las Flores, in the Department of La Libertad, in the Central-Western Region of El Salvador. It was inhabited at least since the year 400 by an agricultural town tributary to San Andrés and was abandoned around the year 600 due to the eruption of Laguna Caldera. The site allows you to appreciate the daily life of a Mayan agricultural people from 1400 years ago (VII century), the only one known in El Salvador.
It is one of the most important archaeological sites in Mesoamerica because it shows what life was like for ordinary people. That is why it is often called the Pompeii of America, compared to the archaeological site of Pompeii, located in Italy.
In 1993, Joya de Cerén was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: San Andres, Panamerican Highway, Santa Tecla El Salvador
San Andrés is an archaeological site located in the Zapotitán valley, just five kilometers from Joya de Cerén, in the department of La Libertad.
The site comprises an acropolis, which is an architectural space where activities restricted to a special group of people took place, possibly led by the ruling elite.
The Acropolis is built by raising the ground level between structures 1, 2, 3 and 4 by using adobe bricks at the time of the heyday of San Andrés in the Late Classic. There is also a large plaza to the north of the Acropolis where other structures are located, including one in the shape of a bell, being the largest structure that San Andrés has.
In the surroundings, it is estimated that common people lived, presuming that the Valley of Zapotitán was densely populated in pre-Hispanic times. Adobe brick construction predominates in most buildings, although the use of cut stone and tuff blocks has been documented in recent works.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Department
The Historic Center of the City of Santa Ana is the original urban nucleus of the Salvadoran city of Santa Ana and from where the expansion of the City began. The Historic Center, during its beginnings in the colonial era, was designed in the style of a Spanish colonial City, with the Plaza Mayor located in the center (where Libertad Park is currently located), and surrounded by the main structures of that time, such as the Town Hall (located where the City Hall is currently), the Parish Church (located where the Cathedral is currently) and the Casa del Convento.
Colonial structures would later be rebuilt or restored, with others added later; being the total number of structures in the Historic Center built since the 19th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Finca San Antonio, 7a. Av. Norte In front of el trapiche aquatic park, Chalchuapa 2205 El Salvador
An imposing ceiba tree welcomes you as you enter the Finca San Antonio, in the city of Chalchuapa, Santa Ana. According to the Mayan worldview, the thousand-year-old tree is a powerful symbol that represents the connection between the upper world, the material world, and the underworld. .
The Finca San Antonio protects what would be the tallest and oldest pyramid in the archaeological history of El Salvador. When going up, we will be able to enjoy a spectacular sunset with the volcanic mountain range of the Salvadoran west and also, a delicious coffee and bread made by the owners of the farm.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
06:00 AM
Duração: 9 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
AirBB must have to provide Adress location and phone number,
Them the timing to pick up and drop off is: 1:30 to the first point to visit, then, after the trip well take arround 1:30hour to return to the hotel
Airports- Comalapa Intl Airport, San Salvador El Salvador
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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