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Maya Ruins Tours

The Pompeii of the Americas: tours visit Joya de Cerén, a UNESCO Maya farming village preserved under volcanic ash, and the pyramids of Tazumal, revealing El Salvador’s ancient past. A rare archaeological treasure.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour
Cancun
Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour
4.7(25,118)·12 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Best Full Day Combo Tour: Volcanoes, Lake and Mayan Sites
San Salvador
Best Full Day Combo Tour: Volcanoes, Lake and Mayan Sites
4.8(305)·9 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Cozumel Mayan Ruins and Beach Break
Cozumel
Cozumel Mayan Ruins and Beach Break
4.9(255)·5 hours
from$147/ person
via Viator
San Salvador Tour: Devil’s Door, Volcano, Slide & Historic Center
San Salvador
San Salvador Tour: Devil’s Door, Volcano, Slide & Historic Center
5.0(238)·7 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion
Costa Maya
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins with Local Experience Costa Maya Excursion
4.9(235)·4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Chichen Itza with exclusive Cenote Maya and Valladolid free time
Tulum
Chichen Itza with exclusive Cenote Maya and Valladolid free time
4.9(211)·10 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Maya Route Tour: El Salvador Mayan Sites including Joya de Cerén
San Salvador
Maya Route Tour: El Salvador Mayan Sites including Joya de Cerén
4.9(201)·9 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch
Cancun
Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Riviera Maya with Lunch
4.2(176)·6 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mayan Experience from Costa Maya
Costa Maya
Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mayan Experience from Costa Maya
4.9(105)·6 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Copan Ruins: Explore the Ancient Mayan Kingdom from San Salvador
San Salvador
Copan Ruins: Explore the Ancient Mayan Kingdom from San Salvador
4.8(103)·15 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Two Mayan Sites and a Volcano Park in 1 Day Tour
San Salvador
Two Mayan Sites and a Volcano Park in 1 Day Tour
4.9(76)·9 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Maya Ruins: Joya de Ceren, San Andres, Tazumal, Chalchuapa, Lake
San Salvador
Maya Ruins: Joya de Ceren, San Andres, Tazumal, Chalchuapa, Lake
4.9(32)·8 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Mayan Heritage Tour: Joya de Cerén UNESCO Site & Tazumal Ruins
San Salvador
Mayan Heritage Tour: Joya de Cerén UNESCO Site & Tazumal Ruins
4.9(28)·8 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Tazumal + Pompeii of America + San Andres Ceremonial Center
San Salvador
Tazumal + Pompeii of America + San Andres Ceremonial Center
5.0(24)·8 hours
from$124/ person
via Viator
Archeological Mayan Sites Tour including the Pompeii of America, Joya de Ceren
San Salvador
Archeological Mayan Sites Tour including the Pompeii of America, Joya de Ceren
5.0(21)·9 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Cerro Verde Park & Joya de Ceren UNESCO Site- Shore Excursion
San Salvador
Cerro Verde Park & Joya de Ceren UNESCO Site- Shore Excursion
4.5(20)·8 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Cihuatán Rum Distillery, Archaeological Site & Suchitoto Town
San Salvador
Cihuatán Rum Distillery, Archaeological Site & Suchitoto Town
4.6(14)·10 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Mayan Experience Tour from Costa Maya
Costa Maya
Chacchoben Mayan Ruins and Mayan Experience Tour from Costa Maya
4.6(9)·6 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour from Costa Maya
Costa Maya
Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins Tour from Costa Maya
5.0(6)·4 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Shore Excursion from Acajutla: Tazumal Maya Ruins, Casablanca and Santa Ana
Acajutla
Shore Excursion from Acajutla: Tazumal Maya Ruins, Casablanca and Santa Ana
4.6(5)·7 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
El Salvador Mayan Ruins Tour + Lake Coatepeque Viewpoint
San Salvador
El Salvador Mayan Ruins Tour + Lake Coatepeque Viewpoint
5.0(4)·8 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Mayan Ruins Full Day Tour in El Salvador
San Salvador
Mayan Ruins Full Day Tour in El Salvador
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Legacy Maya Jewel of Ceren and Tazumal
La Libertad
Legacy Maya Jewel of Ceren and Tazumal
8 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Experience Mayan Ruins San Gervasio Cozumel : Private Tour
Cozumel
Experience Mayan Ruins San Gervasio Cozumel : Private Tour
4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator

Maya Ruins in San Salvador — FAQ

What is Joya de Cerén?
A UNESCO Maya village preserved under volcanic ash.
Why is it special?
It shows everyday Maya life, earning it the Pompeii nickname.
What is Tazumal?
An ancient Maya pyramid site in western El Salvador.

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