Joya de Cerén Tour: Discover the Real Life of Maya Farmers In Mesoamerica
4.8
17 Ratings
San Salvador
Immerse yourself in the world of the Maya farmers at Joya de Cerén in El Salvador. Discover their culture, traditions, and daily life while enjoying a scenic lunch by the lake.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park - Joya de Cerén Archaelogical site is the only one world herritage in El Salvador, thats make it unique in Mesoamerica.
Joya de Cerén was one of the Mayan villages that were located in the valley of Zapotitán when in the seventh century AD. erupted the volcano Loma Caldera and the site was covered by volcanic ash from the eruptive event, thus preserving the earth constructions and the artifacts of the place, here you can see the daily life of Mayas.
- Tazumal - Chalchuapa was a place where the influence of Copán came, as well as the Teotihuacan and Toltec influence. It comprises a series of structures that were the scene of an important and sophisticated Mayan settlement that existed around 100 and 1200 AD. After a long occupation, whose greater development corresponds to the Classic horizon (250 to 900 d.C.), Tazumal was definitively abandoned around 1200 AD.
- Lake Coatepeque - This lake is one of the most interesting in El Salvador, we will make a short stop, beacause ,the lunch is going to be taken here.
What's Included
- Indigo Workshop
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrances
- Certified Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
The significance of the Mayan Civilization continues to resonate in Central America. Thus, it’s essential to understand its culture, daily activities, holy places, traditions and rituals. The Joya de Ceren Mayan Site in El Salvador is crucial as it’s the one and only location in Mesoamerica where one could witness the authentic life of ordinary folks or Maya agriculturalists.
Furthermore, you will have your lunch overlooking a striking lake (meals not included).
Let’s unveil the beneficial aspects of El Salvador together!
Location
Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park
Km 32, Carr San Juan Opico - Agua Escondida,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(17 Ratings)
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Sheylajafarova
Apr 11, 2024
Highly recommended experience - Very friendly tourguide. The sights are well worth the visit and the lunch stop at lake after offers a breathtaking view.
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Harry_r
Sep 23, 2023
Guide was excellent and... - Guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. He was very versed in the history and geographical of the area. His English was also very good
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Bap1293
Jun 3, 2023
Amazing tour - Josue is an amazing tour guide. He was very patient and made sure we had the optimal experience. He has a witty sense of humor and is mutable. I honestly don't think our group could've had a better time without his input and timing suggestions. We had a full and memorable experience from the history of El Salvador paired with Mayan and volcano knowledge to a full city tour to a mesmerizing volcanoes and lake experience with jet skis. Our group will remember this day for years to come. When we come back he'll be our tour guide again! Thank you again Josue! Mucho gusto!
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Kai_h
Jul 31, 2022
Nice! - A great day trip. Enjoyed the places and the food was good. If you are interested of history and the country you will be pleased. Amazing guide.
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Ekaterinasz5355vf
May 31, 2022
A great tour for a fair price - We had a great time! Our guide, Antonio, was very friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the things he showed us, and we enjoyed our tour very much and learnt a lot. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions we weren't able to get close to Santa Ana volcano, so check the forecast before booking! (We were also kinda sad because the day we initially booked the tour for was sunny and perfect but it had to be rescheduled because there weren't enough people who signed up). But we had a good view of the volcano and Coatepeque Lake beneath it while having lunch (very inexpensive and delicious!) Overall, an amazing experience, I highly recommend!!
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Kyle_w
Mar 29, 2022
Another amazing experience - I was lucky to get Josue as my guide once again. If you love Mayan history this is a must. There is so much to learn on this trip and they have you covered. Also Santa Ana and Lake Coatepeque are beautiful.
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Pichikeen
Oct 23, 2021
DO IT DO IT NOW - Francis is the best guide ever!! I regret not spending more time in El Salvador but when I'm back we are rocking all the rest of his tours lol. He is thoughtful and knowledgeable and passionate about Indigenous history. He is also cheerful and sensitive to his guests' needs. We were very happy to have him as our guide. Also his instagram is LIT. Thank you Francis!!
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Filieman
Jul 27, 2021
Wonderful historical and cultural tour! - Francis was an outstanding guide! He did a phenomenal job of leading an enjoyable and informative full day tour of Maya sites throughout El Salvador. If you are at all interested in learning more about the history and culture of El Salvador, and particularly of the Maya and indigenous communities, I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. And make sure to ask Francis plenty of questions along the way because he does a masterful job of answering them!
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Robert_n
Jun 2, 2021
Very fun - Francis was amazing; very friendly and knowledgeable guy. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting San Salvador.
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Laurien_r
Aug 27, 2021
Very knowledgeable tour guide - Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable for his age which only goes to show ones love for their country and job. We got a detailed briefing of El Salvador's history and some newer information regarding their current state. It was very informative and drew us to wanting to learn more about the country overall. It is a beautiful country stricken by it's past and somewhat present circumstances. Our only complaint is that we did not get to go inside Joya De Ceren as guaranteed due to a current meeting being held there and we were not guided by him at each site we did visit. Instead we had to be guided by others. The others were very knowledgeable but there were some language barriers which hindered our understanding of the site. Our tour guide was very good at answering any questions we had (which were a lot).
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