At the Tazumal Archaeological Park, in Chalchuapa, visitors can tour some Mayan structures, including a ball court and temples. This used to be an important and sophisticated Mayan settlement that existed around 100 and 1200 AD. After a long occupation, the site was abandoned around 1200 AD. and now it’s a treasure trove of history.
Structure 1 is one of the main buildings, with 24 meters in height and 13 construction stages dated between 100 and 800 AD. The main building is a large rectangular structure with the characteristic Mayan style topped by a temple. It has 13 concentric layers and the last ones form, in addition to the pyramid, a ball court, and a water drainage system.
One of the most important sculptures found at this site is the Estela de Tazumal of 2.65 meters high and 1.16 meters wide.
A guided visit to the Illustrative Museum, which contains an extensive infographic with extensive information and details on the history and discovery of the park, is among the many activities offered.
For more information, you can contact the Ministry of Culture. Please, send an email to the following address [email protected] or call at +503 2501-4400
