Cerro Verde Volcano and Mayan Ruins Trip

Experience a day immersed in the history and nature of three iconic locations in San Salvador. You'll visit the Natural Protected Area of Cerro Verde and journey to the ancient Mayan era at the ruins of Joya de Cerén and San Andrés.

Description

We will pick you up at your selected pickup point for a one-hour drive to Los Volcanes National Park, home to extensive volcanoes and lakes.

Upon arrival, we will embark on a 45-minute hike to Cerro Verde Volcano, at an altitude of 2,035 meters (6,600 feet). The ecological trails offer views of Santa Ana Volcano and Izalco Volcano, known as the 'Lighthouse of the Pacific.'

As we traverse a cloud forest, we will reach the crater near the summit of Cerro Verde Volcano, surrounded by native plant species like the Giant Agave, with views of the volcanic lake of Coatepeque.

In the afternoon, we'll trek through the Salvadoran landscape to the archaeological site of Joya de Cerén, called the "Pompeii of America," where a pre-Columbian Mayan agricultural village is preserved. Here, you'll learn about the preservation of its structures.

Next, we will visit the archaeological site of San Andrés, a former ceremonial and political center of the Mayan civilization, where we will explore various structures, including an indigo mill buried by the eruption of El Playón in 1658.

Afterward, we will return to San Salvador to conclude our adventure.

Meeting Points

During the booking process, you can select your pickup location from the following:

Real Intercontinental HotelBambú City Center Shopping Mall (main entrance)Courtyard Marriott hotelEntrance to Tunco Beach (main entrance)Entrance to Playa Zonte (main entrance)

If you prefer a hotel pickup in San Salvador, a supplement of 10 USD per person will be required in cash on the tour day. For a pickup at your hotel in Tunco, the supplement will be 20 USD per person.