Maya Ruinas: San Andres and Joya de Ceren
Our tour starts at Joya de Ceren which was declared world heritage
by UNESCO in 1993 for being the only location in the whole Mayan
culture where you can appreciate the day to day living styles
of the popular pre-Columbian inhabitants. Than we take of to one
of El Salvador's Mayan ruins, San Andres which was inhabited by
Maya between AD 600 and 900. There is nice small museum on site.
We go back by the road going over the volcano of San Salvador
(Quezaltepeque), we have lunch a Cafe Miranda (coffee plantation)
and at last we visit El Boqueron, a volcanic crater of 45 meters
high.
Time: 7 hours
2 persons $100 pp
3 persons $ 80 pp
4 persons $ 65 pp
5 persons $ 60 pp
6 persons $ 55 pp
Coffee tour
During this trip you will have the opportunity to learn about
coffee shrubs, coffee growing, coffee production and agro-forestry
at Finca El Carmen. El Carmen produces “Designer” coffee, also
known as “Gourmet, High Altitude” coffee (4,000 to 5,700 feet
altitude). El Carmen coffee mill to describe each stage of coffee
production and explain how the “cherry” coffee bean is transformed
into a “green” coffee for export to companies like Starbucks,
American Airlines and the Holiday Inn, among many others. After
we will visit the mountain town Ataco, to have a lunch at one
of the great restaurants.
Time: 6 hours
2 persons $ 100 pp
3 persons $ 80 pp
4 persons $ 65 pp
5 persons $ 60 pp
6 persons $ 55 pp
Ruta de las Flores (mountain towns)
This route trough several towns in the mountain has been named for the abundant wildflowers growing everywhere. We start in Nahuizalco, an indigenous Pipil town; sometimes you still see some traditional clothing. We visit a craft studio for wooden furniture made by local artists. We will continue to Juayua, in the weekend you will visit the famous gastronomic foodfair, during the week we hike to Chorros de Calera, series of impressive waterfalls. We will have lunch at Santa Leticia. The last village we visit is Ataco, which produces colorful textiles.
Time: 8 hours
2 persons $110 pp
3 persons $100 pp
4 persons $ 90 pp
5 persons $ 80 pp
6 persons $ 70 pp
Suchitoto /
Ilobasco
On our way to Suchitoto we stop at Ilobasco, well known for it ceramics. Several shops have some amazing ceramic arts to bring home. Suchitoto is about 47 km north of San Salvador, full colonial buildings like the church on the main plaza, and cobblestone streets. You can check out several local art galleries during our tour trough the town. We will have lunch with a nice view over the lake. After lunch we will go for a boat trip on the lake to the Isla de los Pájaros (Bird Island) where varieties of migratory birds can be observed.
Time: 8 hours
2 persons $ 120 pp
3 persons $ 105 pp
4 persons $ 90 pp
5 persons $ 80 pp
6 persons $ 70 pp
La Palma
Fernando Llort has a big influence in the decoration of this little
town. His colorful images have been decorated all over town, mass
production of these arts you can see in all the local art shops.
We will take an easy 1.5 hour hike up to the highest point of
El Salvador, El Pital with a spectacular view! If you have any
energy left we will walk to Miramundo to get some more awesome
views. We will have lunch in La Palma.
Time: 8 hours
2 persons $110 pp
3 persons $ 95 pp
4 persons $ 85 pp
5 persons $ 80 pp
6 persons $ 75 pp
Perquin
Perquin was headquarters of the guerrillas named FMLN during the
war. You still find remaining like bunkers and bomb craters of
the fascinating and traumatic history. We will visit the museum
of the Revolution, simple overview by photos, posters and weapons
of the civil war. On the way we pass the historic war site of
El Mozote. We will have lunch at Perquin Lenca, a mountain village
lodge. We will drive up to Rio Sapo, country's cleanest river
for a swim!
Time: 10 hours
2 persons $135 pp
3 persons $ 120pp
4 persons $ 95 pp
5 persons $ 85 pp
6 persons $ 75 pp
All our tours include:
Escorted sightseeing
as per itinerary
Land transportation and sightseeing via air-conditioned vehicles
Services of English speaking bilingual guides
Entrance fees on included sightseeing
All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling