🧠 Information About the
Place
• There is an ancient Maya village that was
preserved by volcanic ash.
• It was buried by the eruption of the Loma Caldera
volcano 🌋.
• There are well-preserved houses, tools, and crops
from over 1,400 years ago
🔍 3 Interesting
Facts
1. There are no human remains,
which means people escaped
in time.
2. It was discovered by accident
in 1976 by a tractor driver 👷.
3. It is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site since 1993 🏆.
📍 Specific Location
• There is a small village
located in the
department of La
Libertad, El Salvador.It
is near the town of San
Juan Opico.It is about
35 km west of San
Salvador.
General
Location
• Joya de Cerén is in the
western part of El Salvador.
• It is surrounded by green
areas and small
communities 🌿.
Type of Place
• There is an archaeological park and
museum. It is a place for education,
tourism, and cultural exploration .
💲Entrance
Cost
• There are different
prices:
• Salvadorans: $1.00
• Foreigners: $3.00
• Students: $0.50
🏨 Nearby Hotels and
Hostels
• There are hostels and small
hotels in San Juan Opico
and Santa Tecla 🏡.
Examples:
Hotel El Tejado
Hostal Cumbres de Opico
Type of Food
Sold
• There are local food stands
near the entrance.
• They sell pupusas
• fried yucca
• Tamales
• natural juices 🧃
🎢 Attractions and
Games
• There is a museum with ancient
artifacts 🗿.
• There are guided tours and educational
games for children 🎲.
• There is a souvenir shop near the exit
🎁.
💵 Prices of
Attractions
• Most attractions are
included in the entrance
ticket.
• There are cheap
souvenirs and snacks 🍭.
Interpreters
• There are professional guides who explain the history in
English and Spanish.
• They are trained in archaeology and tourism.
🌄 Site Characteristics
• There are preserved adobe houses, storage areas,
and gardens 🏠🌱.
• There is volcanic ash covering everything, which
protected it for centuries.
🧭 What’s in the
Place?
• There are:
• Maya houses
• Food storage
containers
• Tools and grinding
stones
• Ancient crops 🌽
🌳 Trees (Scientific Name)
• There are native trees in the
area such as:
• Bursera simaruba (Indio
Desnudo)
• Cedrela odorata (Spanish Cedar)
• Ficus insipida (Cojolite Tree)
🪨 Rocks, Statues, and
Special Animals
• There are volcanic rocks 🪨
around the site.
• There are no statues, but there
are some birds and squirrels 🐿️
in the area.
