Maya Triangle : El Salvador, Copan Ruins & Guatemala 8

Arrive in El Salvador and transfer to your hotel.  Your hotel is located at Zona Rosa, a very active area with many dining options.    If you arrive In the morning or mid-day, optional tour from the airport to visit the famous surfing village of  El Tunco , and then continue to your hotel during the afternoon.

Our local guide will be happy to show you our capital city: San Salvador, its history, culture and people. We began visiting the Historic Center of San Salvador, with its cathedral and Mausoleum of Monsignor Romero. Driving to the north you will see the most modern part of the city. Free time for lunch (not included).  During the afternoon, we visit Boquerón National Park, located at the top of the crater of San Salvador’s volcano where you can observe the beautiful flora

830am  Depart to visit the UNESCO heritage site of Joya de Ceren,  a Maya village that was covered by layers o hot ash from a nearby volcano and preserved after it was accidentally discovered in 1977, then we continue to Ruta de las Flores,  on route admire the country and views of   Cerro Verde, Izalco, and Santa Ana volcanoes,  You will visit the town of Izalco   founded by Spaniards over a pipil village.  After we stop at Nahuizalco from Ruta de las Flores and will taste yuca (a typical dish served over a banana leaf ) at salcoatitan. Visit the coffee process plant where you will learn about this important crop in El Salvador.