I have always been fascinated with archaeology since I was very young. I dream about temples and sacred sites (Abu Symbel, The Pyramids in Egypt, The Parthenon in Greece, Chichén Itzá in Mexico, Machu Picchu in Peru among many).
Since I was going to visit El Salvador, I was determined to visit one particular site (On the Archaeology Route) that had escaped me in the past years: The Ruins of Tazumal.
Aerial view
As you can see in the following map, they are part of a wide area that the Mayan Civilization occupied:
Main archaeology sites in MesoAmerica (Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua)
The Ruins of Tazumal are located in the beautiful historic town of Chalchuapa, Santa Ana (Northwestern El Salvador).
Colorful façade, Chalchuapa, El Salvador, Central America
Painting of a Traditional Village
Clay Masks sold at souvenir stores
El Tazumal offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Mayan society that once lived there.
Entrance to the site
Bienvenidos
The “father” of Salvadoran archaeology Stanley H. Boggs, discovered The Ruins of Tazumal in the 1940’s.
Since then, it has become the best preserved and one the most visited sites in the country.
Artifacts found on site are displayed inside the museum.
Mask, wheel & other findings
The major attraction is the 23 meter high pyramid which is just impressive.
Main pyramid
Walking on the grounds is quite an amazing experience!
Japanese archaeologists digging the ground
View of the grounds
Main Pyramid up close
Rock by rock
I couldn’t help but wonder…What was it like living back then?
Admiring the site from the stands
What did they witness? A ritual, a ceremony, a game?
Grand stands
That was such a great trip back in time while learning so much about the history of my country!
I hope you enjoyed this tour of The Ruins of Tazumal: A visit To The Mayan World
Have you visited a spiritual & sacred site? If so, which one?
If not, would you like to and where is it located?
Tell us all about it in the comments below.
Felices viajes, happy travels!
L♥ve,
Kay
Kay 🙂
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