Explore El Salvador’s Mayan ruins at Joya de Ceren, a UNESCO site revealing ancient daily life, and discover the majestic pyramids of Tazumal.
Explore El Salvador’s Mayan ruins at Joya de Ceren, a UNESCO site revealing ancient daily life, and discover the majestic pyramids of Tazumal.
- Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park - Joya de Ceren is the sole UNESCO-protected Mayan site in El Salvador, often referred to as the “Pompeii of El Salvador.”
- Sitio Arqueológico San Andrés - San Andrés is among the most significant Mayan sites in El Salvador.
- Lago de Coatepeque - Lake Coatepeque is a crater lake filled with rainwater,…
- Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park - Joya de Ceren is the sole UNESCO-protected Mayan site in El Salvador, often referred to as the “Pompeii of El Salvador.”
- Sitio Arqueológico San Andrés - San Andrés is among the most significant Mayan sites in El Salvador.
- Lago de Coatepeque - Lake Coatepeque is a crater lake filled with rainwater, renowned as one of the most stunning sights in El Salvador.
- Tazumal - Tazumal features the tallest Mayan pyramid in El Salvador.

- Entrance to Joya de Ceren
- Entrance to Tazumal
- Entrance to San Andres
- Entrance to Joya de Ceren
- Entrance to Tazumal
- Entrance to San Andres
- Lunch
- Lunch
Joya de Cerén, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is situated in the San Andrés Valley, just 40 minutes from San Salvador. This site is uniquely significant as it is the only archaeological location worldwide that provides insight into the daily lives of ordinary Mayans. Joya de Cerén was abandoned following a volcanic eruption, and the resulting ash…
Joya de Cerén, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is situated in the San Andrés Valley, just 40 minutes from San Salvador. This site is uniquely significant as it is the only archaeological location worldwide that provides insight into the daily lives of ordinary Mayans. Joya de Cerén was abandoned following a volcanic eruption, and the resulting ash preserved the village for future exploration. San Andrés is another crucial Mayan site, with numerous connections to Copán. Tazumal, located in Chalchuapa, two hours from San Salvador, boasts the largest pyramid in El Salvador.
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