Tazumal and Ruta Maya Tour: Archaeology Adventure

Embark on a journey through time as you explore the Mayan archaeological sites of Tazumal, Joya de Ceren, and San Andres in El Salvador. Discover the rich history and culture of the Mayan civilization on this immersive tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park - First of all this is an archaeological site completely different from a Mayan temple. Joya de Ceren is the remains of a Mayan agricultural village of about 1400 years old. Loma Caldera volcanos covered it by 14 layers of ashes. The ash that covered Joya de Ceren preserved it intact. Allowing to preserve in time…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included for ease and convenience.
  • Small group size ensures a personalized experience.
  • Expert guidance from a professional tour guide.
  • All National Park fees are covered.
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

The Tazumal and Ruta Maya Tour is an ideal adventure for archaeology enthusiasts. El Salvador has been the cradle of various civilizations for thousands of years. Joya de Ceren, San Andres, and Tazumal are three archaeological sites that stood as significant witnesses to the advanced Mayan civilization. This experience is a must-see if you are in El…

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
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Adenike_m
Feb 19, 2026
Excellent Tour - A very good tour and I would recommend. Roberto our tour guide was very helpful, knowledgeable and informative. The Mayan ruins, local stop off at the towns, walk through the local markets and beautiful churches and panoramic views were a few highlights of the trip. Roberto made the trip worthwhile and I would highly recommend this tour.
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Monm315
Nov 13, 2025
Like traveling with family! - Eco tours exceeded all our expectations! Herbert was an outstanding tour guide, but an even nicer person! We were a family of 5 - four adults and one child. He came on time to pick us up at our Airbnb (this is a huge difference from other tours that ask you to arrive at a meeting location). In route to our first stop, he gave a great background and history of El Salvador including money, language and ancestry. Our day was long but extremely pleasant. On the way home, we asked to stop at the historical center. For a small up charge, Herbert not only went out of his way 25 minutes BUT waited for us and then safely brought us back to our Airbnb. This was customer service at its finest. I would highly recommend this tour company that really makes you feel like you’re traveling with family. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Juan_c
Sep 1, 2025
Maya. Tour - Very interesting tour, takes you back in time to learn how people lived and the monuments they built. Our tour guide was very informative and made it fun.
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Ivy_l
Aug 24, 2025
The communication with... - The communication with Eco Tours was smooth, they respond to your message in a timely manner. My guide - Herbert was amazing! He was very nice and explained so many things on the tour. He’s very easy going, learned lots of things from him as well. Had a great tour today, and if I’m back next time will definitely book again.
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Juan_a
Aug 4, 2025
Herbert el Chino - Herbert Burgos is a very very good driver and tourist guide. It is a great tourist guide taught us much of the history of the Savior
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Vanessa_p
Jul 26, 2025
Excellent guide! - Our guide was great. I speak Spanish but I wanted an English guide so my daughter could learn as well. His English was great and he was so knowledgeable. He provided great information and answer all of our questions. He was very friendly and I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting El Salvador and wanting to learn more about its culture origins.
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Jessica_g
Apr 7, 2025
Interesting Mayan Ruins Exploration - This tour was great and delivered on everything it promised in the description. The archaeological sites were very interesting. Herbert was an excellent guide and provided a lot of details and information about each of the sites and the country of El Salvador itself.
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Da
Apr 1, 2025
This one’s for the history buffs - This was a fantastic experience. I learned so much history and even a few words in Nahuat courtesy of Herbert our guide. The itinerary was well organized - we started with Joya de Cerén, followed by las Ruinas de San Andres, and ended with Tazumal. History buffs will love this tour.
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L9002gklucyh
Jan 16, 2025
Fantastic! Above and beyond! - Os (our guide and driver) was beyond fantastic! His knowledge of all things tour related, El Salvador related, and Meso-America related was vast and deep. Os was friendly, personable, and went above and beyond the normal driver/guide duties. It was like having a friend who happened to be a college professor be our guide! Highly, highly recommend!
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Kyungsuk_l
Dec 29, 2024
Excellent - Exact departure, kind manner, nice guide, comfortable car, hospitality, everything is excellent. unforgettable experience. Thank you very much for Osumaro!!
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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).