From San Salvador: Mayan Heritage Archaeological Tour
ID: GYG228607-393922
Category:
Country: El Salvador
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Learn about the Mayan heritage of El Salvador on a guided tour. Visit the most notable Mayan sites in the country including San Andrès, Tazumal, and Casa Blanca.
Visit the most important Mayan sites in El Salvador on a full-day guided tour. Throughout the experience, your professional and local guide will explain to your small group all there is to know.
Start with San Andrès, a large Mayan city that was preserved by layers of ash from a nearby volcano eruption. Get a glimpse into the life of the regular Mayan people and learn about the drink of the kings.
Then continue to Tazumal, the largest pyramid in the country with a unique drainage system created by Mayans. Enjoy its museum and explore important historical artifacts. Learn how Mayans dyed fabrics using plants at Casa Blanca, a separate archeological park but once part of a single community which included Tazumal.
In Chalchuapa, see some Spanish buildings left over by the conquistadores. End your day with a meal in a restaurant overlooking the Coatepeque lake.
Highlights
- See San Andres, a ceremonial Mayan city
- Visit Tazumal, the tallest Mayan temple in the country
- See the many layers of history preserved by volcano eruptions
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
During the tour, you will be given free time for lunch.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pickup from Colonia Escalon, Colonia San Benito, Cd Merliot, and Santa Tecla
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
