Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site, El Salvador

Tweet

Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site is a site of pre-hispanic farming community that was buried under lava following the eruption of Laguna Caldera volcano in AD 600. As such it is similar to Pompeii and Herculaneum in Italy.

The exceptionally well preserved remains at Joya de Cerén provides scientists a glimpse into the daily life of the people during that particular point in time.

Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site was inscribed as a World Heritage Site during the 17th session of the World Heritage Committee which was held in Cartagena, Colombia, on 6-11 December, 1993.

Photos of Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site

Ruins of Joya de Ceren, El Salvador
Author: Julio Cesar Acosta Burgos (public domain)

World Heritage Site Inscription Details

Location: N 13 49 39 W 89 22 9 in La Libertad, Canton of Joya de Cerén, El Salvador
Inscription Year: 1993
Type of Site: Cultural
Inscription Criteria: III, IV

Visiting Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site

It is best to make the arrangements with a travel agency either in El Salvador or in your home country, to visit the Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site.

Return to El Salvador's World Heritage Sites
Return to El Salvador Travel & Hotel Guide
Return to World Heritage Sites

Get my latest updates on Google+

Tips to become a smart traveler: Useful tips to remember, to get the best out of your travels.

Preparing for a Trip: Systematic approach to help you prepare for your trip.

How to plan your travel itinerary: Step-by-step build to creating the itinerary for your trip.

How to compare hotel room rates: Learn to use a booking search engine to compare rates across all major booking sites.

How to pack your luggage: Useful steps to take when packing your luggage.

Packing List (PDF): Print out this free packing list to make sure you don't forget anything for your trip.

Voltage, Frequency, Plugs & Sockets of the World: Learn about the mains electricity supply in the world.

Travelers' List of Plugs and Sockets (PDF): Easy-to-use list of electricity and plugs for all countries.

Making International Direct Dail Calls: Learn to make IDD calls from anywhere in the world.

IDD Call Prefixes & Country Codes (PDF): Listing of Call Prefixes and Country Codes on one page for you to bring on your trip.

Safety Tips When Traveling Alone: Useful advice for when you travel on your own.

Guide to Health Matters related to Travel: Comprehensive coverage of different issues related to your health when traveling.

Getting Travel Insurance for your trip: Benefits of travel insurance, and advise on when you should signing up for one.

Improve your travel photography: Tips to improve your photography skills, especially when traveling.

Guide to Traveling Around the World: Useful tips for encircling the globe.

Find a hotel

Guests:

Rooms:

Point - Click - Discover!

Thanks for visiting this webpage. To continue exploring, choose another destination!

My World Travel Guides - celebrating a beautiful world beautifully.

Earning a living as a Happy Jobless Guy

I am a Happy Jobless Guy! I am one of the few people who is fortunate enough to earn an income from my websites that I don't to go out to work. My sites get thousands of visitors every day. It has been a long process, but it is something everybody can achieve, and that means YOU. The following are some articles which you might want to read if you want to do what I do: