Joya de Cerén Archaeological Park

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Joya de Cerén Archaeological Park is a remarkable pre-Hispanic site that offers a glimpse into daily life in the Mayan civilization. Declared a World Heritage Site in 1993 and often called "The Pompeii of the Americas" for its similarity to the famous Italian archaeological site, this is a must-see destination in El Salvador.

This is El Salvador's only site preserving artifacts from the daily lives of inhabitants of Mesoamerica over 1,500 years ago. The site also has perfectly preserved samples of ancient plants and animals.

According to the Ministry of Culture, this was a village site that was buried by the eruption of the Loma Caldera volcano in approximately 650 AD. After this natural event, the structures and archaeological artifacts were encased in ash and preserved perfectly intact. Make time to explore this historically rich site; you won't be disappointed.

You'll find it fascinating that the modern town of Joya de Cerén, located less than 1 kilometer from where the ancient structures were discovered, is inhabited by rural farmers who still today use agricultural techniques that echo those of their forbears. You'll find their products and ceramic crafts available for sale nearby.

Open from Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

COCO SURF

Blvr conchalio #2 al #13, La Libertad

79352864

MICHANTI HOME OF ADVENTURE

Carretera Litoral Cantón El Zonte, # 51, lotificación Costa Azul, Zona 1, Distrito de Chiltiupán, Municipio de La Libertad Costa, Departamento de La Libertad.

76899617

HOTEL AST

4ta calle poniente, N°2-7, Malecon Turistico, Playa la Paz; La Libertad

2306-0110 7210-5503

MANDALA ECO VILLAS

Lotificación El Cocal, Hacienda Santa Emilia, Lotes 1-2-3-4, La Libertad

2236-1756 7190-1577 7180-9200

PUNTA ROCA SURF RESORT

Canton Santa Emilia, Lotificacion y playa El Cocal, Lotes 8 y 9 La Libertad

2335-3261

HOTEL Y RESTAURANTE LOS FARALLONES

Kilometro 41 1/2 Carretera al Litoral, La Libertad, La Libertad

2303-5600 7681-1000

EL MALECON DE DON LITO

2a. Calle Oriente y Calle a Playa El Obispo No.3, Puerto de La Libertad, La Libertad

2335-3216 2346-1369

Pelicano Surf Camp

La Libertad, La Libertad

7084-7819

Punta del Este Hotel Restaurante

La Libertad, La Libertad

7858-0267 2325-8053

Restaurante Panalitos

La Libertad, La Libertad

7292-1987

Restaurante Mar Adentro San Blas

La Libertad, La Libertad

2301-3892

Mariscos Baldizon

La Libertad, La Libertad

7841-7016

La Posada 3

La Libertad, La Libertad

2301-4346

RESTAURANTE LAS TERRAZAS (HOTEL AST)

4a Calle Poniente, Numero 2-7, Malecon Turistico , Playa La Paz, La Libertad

2312-5143

Vanilla Spoon, Plaza Gastronómica

La Libertad, La Libertad

7850-6034

Hotel y Restaurante Kai Blue

La Libertad, La Libertad

7248-4882

La Curva de Don Gere

La Libertad, La Libertad

7743-1021 2335-3436

Restaurante Anna

La Libertad, La Libertad

6828-6926