Embark on a thrilling day trip from San Salvador to explore the origins of the Mayan route. Discover the UNESCO heritage site of Joya de Ceren, the ruins of San Andres, the majestic Mayan pyramid of Tazumal, and the vibrant city center of Santa Ana.
Embark on a thrilling day trip from San Salvador to explore the origins of the Mayan route. Discover the UNESCO heritage site of Joya de Ceren, the ruins of San Andres, the majestic Mayan pyramid of Tazumal, and the vibrant city center of Santa Ana.
In this day-trip, you will be picked up from your hotel in San Salvador at approximately 8:30am and will head towards Santa Ana.
You will visit Joya de Ceren, a Mayan village declared a cultural heritage of humanity in 1993 by UNESCO and considered to be the “Pompeii of America”. There, you will also visit the ruins of the ceremonial center of San Andres…
In this day-trip, you will be picked up from your hotel in San Salvador at approximately 8:30am and will head towards Santa Ana.
You will visit Joya de Ceren, a Mayan village declared a cultural heritage of humanity in 1993 by UNESCO and considered to be the “Pompeii of America”. There, you will also visit the ruins of the ceremonial center of San Andres and its museum.
Afterwards, you will head to the archaeological park Tazumal where the most impressive Mayan pyramid of El Salvador is located. From there you will see beautiful panoramic views of Lake Coatepeque. Lastly, you will visit the historic downtown Santa Ana where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the architecture of the neo-gothic cathedral and its theater.
At around 5:30pm you will be dropped off at your hotel in San Salvador.
Points of Interest
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Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park
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Lake Coatepeque
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San Andres
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Tazumal
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Santa Ana Cathedral
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Maya Triangle Tours

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
On this one-day excursion from San Salvador, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the origins of the Mayan path. Your journey will include a stop at Joya de Ceren, a UNESCO-protected Mayan village boasting the historical remnants of San Andres’ ceremonial center and its museum.
Additionally, you’ll get to visit the Mayan pyramid of Tazumal, before…
On this one-day excursion from San Salvador, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the origins of the Mayan path. Your journey will include a stop at Joya de Ceren, a UNESCO-protected Mayan village boasting the historical remnants of San Andres’ ceremonial center and its museum.
Additionally, you’ll get to visit the Mayan pyramid of Tazumal, before wrapping up your tour in the bustling city center of Santa Ana.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.