Maya Circuit

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Joya de Cerén – San Andrés – Tazumal, El Salvador

Dare level: Easy
8 - 9 hours
Price: $35.99
Available dates:
25.24.2026
25.24.2026
25.24.2026
25.24.2026

Three archaeological sites that reveal how the ancient Maya lived, worked, and ruled.

WHY THIS DARE EXISTS?

Walk through ancient Mayan history

The Maya Circuit tour in El Salvador connects three major archaeological sites: Joya de Cerén, San Andrés, and Tazumal. Each site reveals a different part of Maya civilization, from daily life to ceremonial power. If you want a real Maya ruins tour in El Salvador, this route tells the story.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Yes, it gets wild. But never reckless.

Our guides are CPR-certified, First Aid ready, and satellite-connected. Because “no signal” shouldn’t mean “no help.”  Stamp the passport.

Joya de Cerén – San Andrés – Tazumal, El Salvador

LOCATION & DETAILS

Location: Joya de Cerén – San Andrés – Tazumal, El Salvador

Duration: 8 - 9 hours

Difficulty: Easy

Motto: Walk where the Maya once lived.

Receive your official Rutsal Dare Patch — your proof that you didn’t just visit, you conquered

Each patch comes inside a hand-embroidered pouch, crafted by Indigenous women from El Salvador. Inside, you’ll find a secret message — a small reminder of what this journey awakened in you.

Just real hands,  real stories

This isn’t Disneyland

Before you book

This tour involves walking through archaeological parks under open sun, so expect warm weather and moderate walking.

PLAN YOUR dare

What’s included

Comfortable transportation
Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
Local guide
Entrance to Joya de Cerén Archaeological Park
Entrance to San Andrés Archaeological Site
Entrance to Tazumal Archaeological Park
Bottled water

Exclusion

Meals
Stops outside the itinerary

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What to bring

Passport or ID (required — no ID, no mission)
Comfortable breathable clothes
Walking shoes with good grip (no sandals, protect those feet)
Camera or phone with good battery (these photos are worth it)
Breakfast and lunch
Snacks or fruit for the journey
Sunscreen and sunglasses (it gets hot out there)
Personal medications if needed
Extra water for the day

Meeting points

Gasolinera UNO – Bulevar de Los Héroes, San Salvador – 6:00 AM

Other pick-up locations available upon request.

Itinerary

9:30 AM – Arrival at Joya de Cerén Archaeological Park, known as the “Pompeii of the Americas.” Walk through the preserved remains of an ancient Maya village and discover how people lived day to day.

11:30 AM – Transfer to San Andrés Archaeological Site, an important ceremonial center where Maya leaders governed and organized society.

1:00 PM – Free time for lunch. Choose a place to eat, relax, and recharge for the afternoon.

2:20 PM – Arrival at Tazumal Archaeological Park in Chalchuapa. Explore the pyramid and visit the museum to understand why this site remains one of the most important Maya structures in El Salvador.

3:30 PM – Time for photos and optional artisan souvenirs.

4:00 PM – Return to San Salvador with a day full of history and stories worth telling.

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we help forests grow back stronger

Every booking gives you the option to add a $0.99 donation toward local reforestation projects through Fundación Naturaleza El Salvador.

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What Rutsal Survivors Say

Excelente guia y muy buena atención, se preocupa cabalmente por todos los detalles, en explicar la cultura y con conocimiento cientifico, ademas se nota el amor a su pais, explicando con cariño y paciencia cada lugar que recorrimos, muy recomendable

Leonardo Carvajal

This was hands down one of the best parts of our trip. You can tell the team loves what they do. It felt personal, exciting, and way better than a typical touristy experience.