Combo Tour: Discover Archeology in Cihuatan and Enjoy the Historical Suchitoto Colonial Town

Embark on a captivating combo tour that takes you on a journey through the ancient ruins of Cihuatan and the charming colonial town of Suchitoto. Immerse yourself in archaeology, history, nature, and the unique atmosphere of this volcanic land.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Arqueológico Cihuatán - Cihuatán, meaning “place next to the Woman” in Nahuat, is the largest archaeological site in El Salvador, yet it remains relatively unknown. This site was home to a rising civilization following the Mayan collapse. Visitors can explore the main square, climb the prominent pyramid, and see the best-preserved ball…
What's Included
  • Small-group experience
  • Expert local guide
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in San Salvador
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks.
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

In this tour we will visit two destinations and we will have the mezca of Archeology, History, Nature and colonial town.
Cihuatan, is the most extensive archaeological site and one of the best restored, you will be guided by its ball games, by the main square, you will be able to climb the main pyramid, you will understand why it is called: The place…

Location
Parque Arqueologico Cihuatan
Carretera de Aguilares
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hugh_b
Jan 23, 2026
See real San Salvador - This is a great experience outside the city. You get to see how most salvadan people live and also some great history! Asmara was a fabulous guide and speaks great English👍
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Justin
Jul 16, 2025
Amazing tour! - Thank you Herbert for the fantastic tour. The amount of knowledge that you have is amazing. We learned so much about everywhere we went. Lunch was fantastic. It was a long day but definitely worth it!
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Vaishnavh_n
Jun 10, 2025
Lovely trip by an amazing guide! - I was the only person on this trip that day. The guide had so much to share, and knows the place very well! He also happened to be the one who manages the tour company too; his story growing up in El Salvador and struggling through its tumultous history touched my heart! I enjoyed a lot of random fruits along the way, which was so much fun :-) Please go on this trip!
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Joseph_c
Feb 22, 2025
A Great One-Day El Salvador Adventure - It is a full-day tour (about 8ish hours) and a great way to experience El Salvador if you're only there a couple of days. You'll walk a lot. Our guide was Herbert and he was really good. Our first stop was the Volcano above San Salvador (El Boqueron National Park). You'll get a terrific view over San Salvador and you can do the glass floor walk over the caldera. Very good way to start the day. Next you will visit the Cihuatan ruins. The guide Herbert was really knowledgeable on the Nautl people and language and you will see the pyramid, ball court and temple grounds. It was really interesting and informative. Finally you'll visit the old capital of El Salvador Suchitoto, which is a beautiful quaint colonial town. We stopped and ate at La Posada de Suchitlan for lunch, a restaurant with incredible vistas, gardens, and good authentic Salvadoran food. Then you'll get a little walking tour of Suchitoto including the quaint church in the middle of town. Be sure to buy some coffee because it is delicious. Again, great single day El Salvador experience, great guide, and bring your walking shoes.
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Gregory_p
Feb 8, 2025
We had a friendly and... - We had a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide from Eco Tours Petate. He was early at our hotel. He even provided us with chilled water. After leading us around the Mayan ruins and the charming colonial town he selected a restaurant overlooking a lake where we dined in style together.
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Timothy_h
Jan 15, 2025
Exploration of Salvadorian History and Culture - Fascinating exploration and experience of Salvadorian history and culture. A knowledgeable and passionate guide made all the difference. Thank you Herbert!
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Excursion60112601551
Oct 28, 2024
Highlight - One of the best tours I ever did. Excellent tour guide, beautiful places, great food. All what I had wished for was fulfilled Highly recommended!
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Wilzon_m
Aug 28, 2024
BEST EL SALVADOR TOUR - This is the best tour I’ve had in El Salvador. I have a fascination with the Mesoamerican civilization, which has taken me to places in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. El Salvador was the last Maya country I had not yet seen. I had a private tour with Eco Tourism and Herbert as my guide. He was very knowledgeable about the places we visited and about El Salvador in general. He had answers to all my questions. The pacing of the tour was exactly what I expected. Herbert was very passionate about what he does and highly professional.
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Satyam_r
Jul 15, 2024
Great, exciting tour! - This was a great tour! Antonio was such a great tour guide. Suchitoto was a beautiful historical city. We got nice pictures of the lake. I was really impressed that Antonio took us to the first house in Suchitoto. It was incredibly historical and well preserved. Entire tour was really great and well organized. All credit to Antonio.
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Keith_c
Apr 18, 2024
Weekend tour in wet weather - Guide was the best part. Talkative and informative in English. Suchitoto is a weekend tourist trap kind of town. While colorful, it was mostly dead during the weekday. Prices on souvenirs were a little high and could be bought in San Salvador. Lunch, was good with a nice view of the water system in the valley. At the end of the dry season, the waterfall was empty. :( The ruins were spread over a wide area. Savanah tree growth with fruits brings out some lizards and birds. Most of the ruins are protected under the ground. The government lacks the funds to excavate the area, and trying to avoid becoming an old proverb. Young boy asks where he can find the works of his ancestors and the father replies, "In other peoples countries."
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).