Attractions of El Salvador

To help inspire or plan your trip to El Salvador, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for El Salvador which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in El Salvador

Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site
Joya de Cerén was a farming community that was buried by an eruption of the Laguna Caldera Volcano in approximately 600 AD. The excellently preserved remains provide an important insight into the lives of farming communities of this region in this period of time. 12 structures have been excavated which include living quarters, storehouses, workshops, kitchens and a communal sauna. It is thought about 200 people lived here at the time, though no human remains have been found, indicating the residents had time to flee from the eruption. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site

Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site

Joya de Cerén was a farming community that was buried by an eruption of the Laguna Caldera Volcano in approximately 600 AD. The excellently preserved remains provide an important insight into the lives of farming communities of this region in this period of time. 12 structures have been excavated which include living quarters, storehouses, workshops, kitchens and a communal sauna. It is thought about 200 people lived here at the time, though no human remains have been found, indicating the residents had time to flee from the eruption.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site