Mayan Archeological Sites: Explore Tazumal, Joya de Ceren and San Andres in El Salvador

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

Tazumal and Ruta Maya Tour is the perfect experience if you are a lover of archeology. El Salvador has been for millennia the home of different civilizations. Joya de Ceren, San Andres and Tazumal are three archaeological sites that were important witnesses of one of the most developed civilizations, the Mayans. If you are in El Salvador you can not…

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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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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299maxwelld
Dec 10, 2024
Amazing historical tour! - Osmaro gave a great tour with tons of history of the country as well as recent and current projects. Very well versed and perfect English. Would absolutely recommend!
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Fernando_c
Aug 20, 2024
Fun in Tazumal and more.. - Excellent road trip and awesome tour guide! Recommended for family or solo travelers. I totally recommend this tour.
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Joblanco
Aug 8, 2024
Highly recommend this tour company for getting to know gorgeous El Salvador! - We had a great experience with this company. We had a couple of unforeseen things come up and Rafa was flexible in working with us on changing the day and type of tours. Osmaro was incredible - knowledgeable and engaging in both English and Spanish. The highlight for me of this tour was stopping by the lava fields - it was very special! The pick ups were punctual. Made everything very easy. Will return for another tour!
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221roxanneg
Aug 4, 2024
Best experience! - What an amazing tour! We met some great people and learned things about this Country with the help of our wonderful guide. I highly recommend this company.
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Mariangela_m
Apr 21, 2023
Beautiful Ruins & Experience - Osmaro our guide was fantastic. He drove us quickly and safely to each of our stops throughout the tour. He was very knowledgeable sharing the important history of El Salvador and answering any questions we had. He was very accommodating and allowed us to take our time. As we visited each of the ruins he provided us with interesting information and photographs of different artifacts found in the sites we were visiting. We had a delicious lunch with a beautiful view of the Coatepeque lake. This is a very interesting and great tour. I highly recommend it and Eco Tours Petate!!!
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Roger
Jan 29, 2023
Wonder day in El Salvador - Wonderful day exploring El Salvador’s Mayan ruins. Had to get an early start due to my ships early departure, so my guide Rafael drove me to Volcan de Santa Ana to see an incredible lake and wonderful views of Volcan Izalco before heading to Tazumal. Rafael was very knowledgeable about the Mayan ruins and provided great insight into the historical and archaeological sites. The highlight of the tour was Joya de Ceren. El Salvador is a beautiful country and Rafael’s pride was evident and infectious. Highly recommend Eco Tours Petate
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From $79
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).