Mayan Route Shore Excursion

Mayan Route Shore Excursion from: Acajutla Port El Salvador
Starting time:
 According to your cruise arrival
Experience duration: 6 – 8 hrs
Difficulty: Easy

Discover this civilization while visiting the archaeological sites of Joya de Cerén, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1993, also called the Pompeii of America, for its valuable contribution to the knowledge of present civilization, in the site admire a pre-Columbian Maya farming village preserved remarkably intact  under layers of volcanic ash this because the village was buried by volcano eruption around A.D. 600.

Later transfer towards the San Andrés Mayan Site, a very important political and religious centre, the acropolis has diverse structures for the use of the governors during that period, the most emblematic is the estructure 5 , best known as “La Campana”, due his particular shape, the site was buried due to the eruption of the Playón volcano in 1658 AD, preserving the Colonial indigo production almost intact.

Absolutely an amazing Mayan experience!

What can you expect?


Transportation in new vehicles, professional and certified tour guides, personalized attention during the tour, the best tours at the best price.

If you are a Mayan Culture lover, this is the Mayan Route Shore Excursion you need to take if you are in El Salvador.

– Included –

  • Private transportation with A / C
  • Free pick up instead of lodging
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entrance tickets to sites of interest
  • Payment of local guides
  • All the taxes

– Not Included –

  • Meals are not included
  • Transfers outside the itinerary are not included.

Important notes for this Mayan Route Shore Excursion


About the tour

  • The tour starts and ends at the hotel of lodging
  • Archaeological sites (Joya de Ceren, San Andrés, Tazumal) closed on Monday.
  • Meals are not included

About our guides

  • Our guides are tourism professionals duly certified by the Ministry of Tourism of El Salvador and have more than 10 years of experience providing tourism services in the country.

About our transport

Our transport units are new and comfortable. We always strive to take extra care in this part so you can have a trip as comfortable as possible.

Some recommendations

Always listen to the guide’s instructions.

What to bring for this archaeological discovery?


  • Light clothing
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat or cap
  • Dark or sun glasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Extra water bottle

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