The Joya de Cerén Archaeological Park is an icon of pre-Hispanic culture that describes to visitors what the daily life of the Mayans was like. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1993 and is also called The Pompeii of America, being compared to the archaeological site of Italy,
San Andrés is one of the largest pre-Hispanic centers in El Salvador. It used to be a regional capital between 600 to 900 AD. This ancient community covered a total of around 200 hectares and consisted of a monumental center surrounded by a large common residential area. The site comprises
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
Discover one of El Salvador’s pre-Hispanic cities. A Mayan monumental center with a span of about 60 blocks that include pyramids and platforms, walls, a palace, and other structures. In the city, which dates back to 900 AD, three main areas have been identified: a ceremonial center, delimited by a
Learn about the Mayan civilization, indigo techniques, and much more history of El Salvador. In this attraction, visitors will discover a pre-Hispanic ceremonial center with various mounds and structures that envelop you in a mystical environment surrounded by nature. The museum is a must-see, its architecture was inspired by the
The Joya de Cerén Archaeological Park is an icon of pre-Hispanic culture that describes to visitors what the daily life of the Mayans was like. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1993 and is also called The Pompeii of America, being compared to the archaeological site of Italy,
San Andrés is one of the largest pre-Hispanic centers in El Salvador. It used to be a regional capital between 600 to 900 AD. This ancient community covered a total of around 200 hectares and consisted of a monumental center surrounded by a large common residential area. The site comprises
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
Discover one of El Salvador’s pre-Hispanic cities. A Mayan monumental center with a span of about 60 blocks that include pyramids and platforms, walls, a palace, and other structures. In the city, which dates back to 900 AD, three main areas have been identified: a ceremonial center, delimited by a
Learn about the Mayan civilization, indigo techniques, and much more history of El Salvador. In this attraction, visitors will discover a pre-Hispanic ceremonial center with various mounds and structures that envelop you in a mystical environment surrounded by nature. The museum is a must-see, its architecture was inspired by the
