The Best Combo Tour of El Salvador with Volcanoes & Mayan Sites
Experience a breathtaking climb at 2,035 meters through verdant cloud forests at Cerro Verde National Park. Admire the vistas of Santa Ana, the biggest volcano in the area, and Izalco dubbed the "Lighthouse of the Pacific." Giant agaves and other plants can be found in this unusual dwarf forest. Admire the expansive splendor of the volcanic Coatepeque Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Experience the "Pompeii of the Americas," Joya de Cerén, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about Mayan civilization in the afternoon. Proceed to the San Andrés ruins, a prominent ceremonial and political hub featuring historic buildings and an indigo mill buried by El Playón's eruption in 1658.
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The Best Combo Tour of El Salvador with Volcanoes & Mayan Sites
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San Salvador
After picking up all our guests, we will head to Cerro Verde National Park where we will begin our wonderful adventure that mixes nature and the history of a great civilization that also settled in this site, the Maya.
Parque Nacional Cerro Verde
Explore the ecological pathways on a panoramic tour of Cerro Verde National Park. With 500 hectares of natural space at an elevation of 2035 meters, it boasts a stunning cloud forest. Savor expansive vistas of the Santa Ana Volcano, the biggest in the region, and the Izalco Volcano, also referred to as the "Lighthouse of the Pacific," since sailors were guided by the reddish glow of the lava to approach the port of Acajutla. This dwarf forest is home to a variety of plants, including huge magueys, low-lying shrubs, and grasses. Unmatched in Mesoamerica, the scenery is well worth a visit. Proceed to the Mayan sites after that. On the way you will have a panoramic view of the volcanic lake “Coatepeque”, ranked among the most beautiful in the world.
Joya de Ceren Archaeological Park
Explore the intriguing Mayan culture in the afternoon with a visit to Joya de Ceren, the well-known archaeological site also referred to as the Pompeii of America. In 1993, UNESCO designated Joya de Ceren as a World Heritage Site in recognition of its significant contribution to the everyday lives of the Mayan predecessors. The journey continues with a visit to the remains of San Andres, a significant ceremonial and political hub that housed a number of buildings utilized by the ruling class of that era. The ruins of an indigo mill that was buried by El Playón's eruption in 1658 can be found at this significant location.
Inclusions
- Certified bilingual tour guide
- Entrance fee to Cerro Verde National Park & archeological sites of Joya de Ceren and San Andres
- Private transportation for the group
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- During the rainy season (May to October) the cloudy weather could reduce the visibility of the volcanoes.
- The tour starts and ends at your hotel
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, hat, sunglasses, and sun protection. Bring extra water
- For lunch, you will have different restaurant options at your fingertips. The cost of the meal will depend on the option you choose.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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We pick up our guests at the lobby of the hotels described. Please be ready 15 minutes before the start of the tour.