Make the most of your layover tour El Salvador with this enriching tour! Explore the UNESCO site Joya de Ceren, discover San Salvador’s landmarks, and enjoy delicious pupusas before heading back to the airport
Layover Tour: Joya de Cerén & San Salvador Highlights
Enjoy a complete Layover Tour: Joya de Ceren & San Salvador Highlights, starting right outside the airport where your guide will be waiting for you. To join this experience, your flight must arrive before 9:00 AM and depart after 5:00 PM.
On the 45-minute drive to the capital, your guide will share fascinating facts about El Salvador as you head toward Joya de Cerén, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This remarkable Maya village was buried under volcanic ash and preserved for centuries, offering a unique window into the daily life of the ancient Maya.
Afterward, continue to explore San Salvador, visiting key residential areas, Plaza Salvador del Mundo, and taking a guided walking tour through the historic city center. Highlights include the Monseñor Romero Memorial, Plaza Morazán, Plaza Libertad, and the iconic El Rosario Church.
On your way back, enjoy a stop at a local pupusería to taste El Salvador’s most famous dish before returning to the airport in time for your flight.
Very importantly, you need to go to the Costumer service desk of Avianca to pay the airport tax, and with that receipt, you will be able to leave the airport. You will pay $ 17 USD
