Parque Arqueológico Cihuatán

Discover one of El Salvador's pre-Hispanic cities, a monumental Maya center that spans about 60 blocks and includes pyramids and platforms, walls, a palace and other structures.

In the city, which dates to 900 A.D., three main areas have been identified: a ceremonial center, bounded by a surrounding wall; the acropolis where the nobles’ residential zone was located; and the domestic area, where the rest of the population lived.

Among the areas you will explore are the walled plaza with pyramids and some structures of the ceremonial center, the archaeological trail, and the museum, which displays pottery and other archaeological finds from the site.

Cihuatán is hot, so you should bring appropriate clothing and footwear, as well as a cap or hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent. You may also bring food, as there are picnic areas and a small café that offers drinks and snacks.

Open Monday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.