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Western El Salvador

Maya route: Joya de Cerén, Tazumal and Santa Ana

Run by Sophia Tours since 1996

  • 11 hours · Full day
  • Free cancellation 48 h
  • Hotel pickup
  • Vetted driver
  • English or Spanish-speaking guide included
  • 180 km in total
Private, any day Shared departure on Fridays

Three Maya sites in one day, including UNESCO-listed Joya de Cerén, plus an indigo workshop and downtown Santa Ana.

Itinerary

  1. Hotel pickup
  2. Joya de Cerén The Maya village buried by a volcano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  3. San Andrés
  4. Tazumal, in Chalchuapa
  5. Casa Blanca Indigo demonstration: you dye your own scarf.
  6. Downtown Santa Ana
  7. Return to your hotel

Included

  • Tickets to Joya de Cerén, San Andrés, Tazumal and Casa Blanca
  • Indigo workshop with a scarf to dye
  • Your own guide, in English or Spanish
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle, just for your group
  • Vetted driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Water and phone support during the trip

Shared departure, on Fridays: guide in english and spanish, air-conditioned transport, shared with other travelers, hotel pickup and drop-off, water and phone support during the trip.

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

Before you go

  • Easy, suitable for everyone
  • Does not run on Mondays.
  • The archaeological parks are closed on Mondays.

FAQ

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 48 hours before. On peak dates, up to 7 days before. After that the full price is charged, with no refund.

Can I take it in English?

Yes. Every tour includes a guide: when booking, choose English or Spanish.

Can I join the shared departure on my own?

Yes, on dates that already have other travelers: the shared departure runs from 2 people. If the others later cancel and you are left alone, we will message you to offer another date, switching to private for the difference, or a full refund.

Where do you pick me up?

We pick you up at your hotel and drop you off at the same place. If you are staying outside San Salvador, message us before booking.

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