Mayan Route Trip
Mayan Route Trip
After picking you up from your selected meeting point in San Salvador, we'll begin our tour along the famous Mayan Route. After driving for around an hour, we'll reach our first destination: the archaeological site of Joya de Cerén. We'll spend an hour and a half at this magical location, known as the "Pompeii of America", where you'll discover a pre-Columbian Mayan village. You'll learn about how the volcanic ashes of an eruption helped to keep the site so well preserved.
Then we hit the road again, on a 20-minute journey to the amazing archaeological site of San Andrés which has almost intact structures. We will stroll through its streets and explore the most iconic area, known as La Campana (The Bell) due to its peculiar shape. During our one-hour tour of these fascinating ruins, you'll imagine what life was like for the Mayan nobility around 600 A.D.
We'll continue our journey along the Mayan Route by heading to the ancient city of Santa Ana, where we'll spend one hour exploring these fascinating archaeological remains from the pre-classic period. Our guide will tell you all about the origins of this ancient city. We'll also discover the current city, visiting the Theater, the Municipal Palace, and the Gothic-style Cathedral.
Then we leave Santa Ana behind and head to the archaeological site of Tazumal around thirty minutes away, near the city of Chalchuapa. Once there, we'll spend around an hour exploring the largest pyramid in El Salvador. Walking among the ruins, we'll hear all about the history of what was an important Mayan city.
At the end of this visit, we'll head back to San Salvador and drop you back at the meeting point.
Pickup
During the booking process, you'll be able to select the point where you want to start the tour:
- Real Intercontinental
- Bambú City Center Shopping Mall (main entrance)
- Courtyard Marriott Hotel
- Entrance to Tunco Beach (main entrance)
- Entrance to Playa Zonte (main entrance)
If you prefer us to pick you up at your hotel in San Salvador, there will be a supplemental fee of US$ 10 per person to be paid in cash on the day of the tour. If we pick you up at your accommodation in Tunco, the fee will be US$ 20 per person.
More Information
Duration
9 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
English–speaking guide
Transport by bus or minibus
Transport
Entry to the landmarks visited on the itinerary
Not included
Food and drink
Hotel pickup and drop–off (other than Real Intercontinental Hotel San Salvador): between US$ 10 and US$ 20
When to book?
You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Salvadorean Tours
Corporate name: SALVADOREAN TOURS, S.A. DE C.V.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
