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Ancient Mayan Archaeological and Indigo Cultural Route

Joya de Cerén + Tazumal Ruins + Casa Blanca  

Departure Point: Hotel Intercontinental Parking Lot - Boulevard De Los Héroes & Avenue Sisimiles, San Salvador, El Salvador.  

 

Duration: 8 Hours.

Departure Time: 8:00 a.m.

Return Time: 6:00 p.m.  

 

1 Person   Ticket Price: $225.00  

If up to 5 people are added to the trip, a 50% surcharge of the total value paid for 1 person will be considered.   ​

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Value subject to change based on the number of people.  

 

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In your destination, you have the opportunity to participate in:

  • Comfortable transportation with A/C (limited capacity)

  • Entrance fees to the 3 archaeological sites

  • Entrance to Casa Blanca

  • Painting a piece of fabric with indigo of your choice at Casa Blanca

  • 1 Lunch

  • English-speaking tour guide for an extra $65.00 per day for groups of 1 to 7 people

  • All transfers according to the itinerary, with assistance and luggage handling   Travel Instructions:

  • Wear comfortable shoes.

  • Cell phone or camera to take many photos.

  • Hat - sunglasses.

  • Snacks or fruit (for during the trip in the minibus)

  • Personal travel accessories

  • Medications if used

What does "Las Ruinas del Tazumal" mean? ​

 

It was the setting for an important and sophisticated Mayan settlement that existed between 100 and 1200 AD. After a long occupation, the site was abandoned around 1200 AD and is now a treasure filled with history.  

El Tazumal Archaeological Site:  

 

Located in the heart of Chalchuapa, it features a series of structures that were part of a sophisticated Mayan settlement, including a water drainage system, tombs, pyramids, temples, and a ball court.  

 

Casa Blanca Archaeological Park: This is an archaeological site rich in history located in the Municipality of Chalchuapa, considered one of the oldest indigenous settlements, with the highest number of mounds located in the Southern Mayan periphery within Salvadoran territory. ​

 

Casa Blanca offers rural, cultural, and nature tourism. It also features a museum displaying archaeological pieces found in the area to preserve and showcase its history. ​

 

At Casa Blanca, you will find the traditional plant called jiquilite, where classes on different blue-dyeing methods and materials are taught. The workshop produces and offers shirts, purses, and other blue-dyed products.

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Itinerary:

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  • 8:00 a.m. – Departure from Hotel Intercontinental Parking Lot

  • 9:00 a.m. – Arrival at Joya de Cerén

  • 11:00 a.m. – Departure for Tazumal Ruins

  • 12:30 p.m. – Lunch at a local restaurant

  • 2:00 p.m. – Departure for Casa Blanca

  • 4:00 p.m. – Departure from Casa Blanca

  • 6:00 p.m. – Arrival at Hotel Intercontinental Parking Lot

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We offer group tours for any date the traveler wishes. Prices are based on the number of people participating in the tour. We also offer scheduled or private tours to any tourist destination in El Salvador; we invite you to visit our pages for more information.

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Cancellations

Cancel free of charge up to 72 hours before the activity. If you cancel more than 48 hours in advance, we will refund 50%. If you cancel with less time, arrive late, or do not show up, no refund will be offered.

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