Tazumal Archaeological Park

Great to see if you’re in the area

The site is surrounded by a small town of merchants, restaurants and shops. When you enter the fenced off area, you’re free to roam the grounds as long as you stay within the designated area and not c...

Good Tour Guides

We stopped here while staying in nearby Concepcion de Ataco. Some parts are closed because they’re being renovated. Tours are provided by volunteer tour guides. The guide we had was very good and ...

A well-hidden jewel, not far from the capital - unmissable!

We had a most instructed guide, Mr. Carlos Ernesto Guzmán, who not only presented the different components of the archaeological site but gave us a great contextual reference of the Mayan culture and ...

I was the only visitor!

I took public bus 218 to reach this attraction. Fare is 30 cents per person and the ride took about 30-40 minutes. It was a 5-minute walk from the bus stop to the entrance of this attraction. Entran...

An add on to the Ruta de las Flores

Tazumal is located inside the city of Chalchuapa which is a mere 15km (half an hour) from Santa Ana. If you base yourself in Santa Ana you pass it on the way to the Ruta De Las Flores (Ahuachapan entr...