Tazumal
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Face_The_Elements
Edmonton, Canada346 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
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 climb the structure. This visit doesn’t take long as you walk counterclock wise to see all sides of the building before departing. We spent more time outside this area looking at the vendors and grabbing snacks.
Written April 29, 2023
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Alfredo F
New York City, NY50 contributions
Nov 2022
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 related indigenous tribes that populated the place. It is an amazing structure populated more than 1,000 years BC, a religious and ceremonial site made of 12 different layers (one on top of the other) of platforms built over hundred of years, representing different leaders. Jewels and jade stones, ceramics, and a number of tombs have been discovered over the years (some of them taken to the museum in San Salvador, the capital city). There is a "Victory Stone" monolith stone with engravings of symbols and animals on its 4 sides. There are many expressions about the place in the indigenous Mayan/Nahuatl language. Currently there are diggings going down several stories (on the back left side) with new findings. The place is surrounded by trees and plants bearing medicinal substances used for centuries. The site is also adjoined by the old cemetery, for those interested in old crypts. Also, nearby there is the beautiful Cuscachapa lake where you can take your kids to watch birds and ducks. A total jewel!
Written December 20, 2022
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murali8121
Kochi (Cochin), India801 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Open 9.00 AM to 4.00 PM all days except Mondays. Tazumal is about one and half hour drive from San Salvador. This can be clubbed with the much sought after tour of the flowers route which is a full day tour from San Salvador. It’s a small but well maintained site and a very nice museum. Guides are available there. Entry tickets are 3.00 USD. Expect to spend about an hour. Plenty of artefacts and souvenirs available for purchase outside.
Written February 4, 2020
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Marisa O
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Sep 2024 • Family
We checked the hours of operation prior to making the 1.5 hour drive from San Salvador. The online hours listed they were open Monday thru Sunday.
We arrived to find that it was closed with posted hours Tuesday thru Sunday. Very disappointing!
We arrived to find that it was closed with posted hours Tuesday thru Sunday. Very disappointing!
Written September 9, 2024
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA2,236 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
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 spoke great English. The tour lasted about 30 minutes and was very informative.
It’s not a major site but it’s definitely worthwhile if you’re in the area.
Tours are provided by volunteer tour guides. The guide we had was very good and spoke great English. The tour lasted about 30 minutes and was very informative.
It’s not a major site but it’s definitely worthwhile if you’re in the area.
Written January 26, 2023
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roaming_alicat
9 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
It was so amazing to be able to visit the site of a real Mayan ruin in my Family's native El Salvador. The drive there from the capital is beautiful and there are vendors lining the street outside selling hand made souvenirs like the Mayan calendar, sculptures, and jewelry. I have to say that the best items that I bought on my whole 2 week trip all over El Salvador came from here. We were sad at first to find out that the park was closed that particular day of the week (I think it was a wednesday, but make sure you find out before you go), but there was a large bus full of European tourists going in as we got there and we managed to tag along! The entrance fee is small and there is a beautiful garden to walk through as well. So much history and culture to soak in!
Written September 9, 2013
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pedrothelion77
Monument, CO504 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
We've been to the Mayan ruins of Tikal, Copan, Iximche, Cerros, and Tulum. I would place Tazumal towards the bottom of this list, but when considering the entrance fee was only 3 dollars, I feel this is a must see when in El Salvador. The most impressive part of Tazumal is the pottery in the museum. We haven't seen pieces this nice at the other sites. Also, look for the engraves Samurai warrior in a stone. Legend has it that a group of Samurai visited Iximche. When you see the stone, you can definitely believe it.
Written April 16, 2014
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Marucha J
Weston, FL158 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
These ruins are almost 2 hours away from the city of San Salvador on the road to Guatemala in the city of Chalchuapa. They are not as big as Copan ruins in Honduras but definitely they are worth the visit. You could see the piramides that have been uncovered and there is a little museum with interesting art Pre Columbian art. There is a small fee to get into the park which entitles you to get into the museum. The place is peaceful and full of beautiful energy. by the entrance of the park you will find a row of street vendors which offer interesting souvenirs. I recommend this place for all ages.
Written October 7, 2014
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angmohgao
United States476 contributions
Dec 2012 • Solo
You have to visit this site to understand the context of the younger and larger pyramids in nearby countries.
Don't expect an enormous restoration like the famous sites in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras or Mexico. The building materials were softer and the designs older so you won't see the high peaks. But you will see a large and spread out complex of buildings.
The small museum here has some very worthwhile artifacts. More importantly it has maps and photos that give you the perspective of the enormity of this site which runs maybe 20 miles. They've only excavated small parts of this.
The guide at the museum is awesome.
There's also an Olmec stone with relief carvings on it (it's not the large heads like in Tabasco).
If you go, try to go in the late afternoon (I think they close at 4pm though). That way the sunlight will be on the front of the pyramid.
Don't expect an enormous restoration like the famous sites in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras or Mexico. The building materials were softer and the designs older so you won't see the high peaks. But you will see a large and spread out complex of buildings.
The small museum here has some very worthwhile artifacts. More importantly it has maps and photos that give you the perspective of the enormity of this site which runs maybe 20 miles. They've only excavated small parts of this.
The guide at the museum is awesome.
There's also an Olmec stone with relief carvings on it (it's not the large heads like in Tabasco).
If you go, try to go in the late afternoon (I think they close at 4pm though). That way the sunlight will be on the front of the pyramid.
Written December 28, 2012
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568MarkR
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates431 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
If you have never seen a Mayan pyramid, this attraction is worth seeing. Otherwise, I would probably skip this destination. As a foreigner to El Salvador and recently seeing the Teotihuacan Pyramids in Mexico, this was not impressive. If you go there expecting something spectacular, you will immediately have a feeling of "this is it?"
However, as an example of ruins in Central America, I understand that this is a very well preserved example and should be visited. I would simply recommend reading as much history as possible regarding the site and Central America as possible, prior to visiting the site. From my perspective, the site has been "conserved" in a manner that has not really preserved the history. Modern concrete seem to hold the structure together. Visitors are permitted to walk on lower parts of the structure.
As many others have stated, the vendors on the street are probably the best part of this attraction. Very low costs for what appears to be local pottery, including masks. I can't definitely say that the items are authentic Salvadoran, but I couldn't find anything to indicate otherwise. Very low prices for great souvenirs.
However, as an example of ruins in Central America, I understand that this is a very well preserved example and should be visited. I would simply recommend reading as much history as possible regarding the site and Central America as possible, prior to visiting the site. From my perspective, the site has been "conserved" in a manner that has not really preserved the history. Modern concrete seem to hold the structure together. Visitors are permitted to walk on lower parts of the structure.
As many others have stated, the vendors on the street are probably the best part of this attraction. Very low costs for what appears to be local pottery, including masks. I can't definitely say that the items are authentic Salvadoran, but I couldn't find anything to indicate otherwise. Very low prices for great souvenirs.
Written May 27, 2014
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Del Royal Decameron a cuantos minutos están estas ruinas?
Hay tours especiales?
Que otros lugares ofrece Salinitas?
Gracias
Written September 7, 2016
Del Royal Decameron a cuantos minutos están estas ruinas?
Hay tours especiales?
Que otros lugares ofrece Salinitas?
Gracias
Written September 7, 2016
Del Royal Decameron a cuantos minutos están estas ruinas?
Hay tours especiales?
Que otros lugares ofrece Salinitas?
Gracias
Written September 7, 2016
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