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Cruise ships berth at Pier A of the port of Acajutla, a busy cargo port on the edge of Acajutla town in Sonsonate department. El Salvador International Airport is about 121 km away by road.
69 km · 65–110 min by car
UNESCO-listed Maya village site north-west of San Salvador, about 69 km by road via CA-8 to the port, typically 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Acajutla is a working cargo port; check on board for any shuttle. El Salvador International Airport (SAL) is about 121 km away by road, about 2 hours 15 minutes by car. No operator publishes a fare for the airport-to-port trip.
Acajutla is El Salvador's main seaport, a working cargo harbour on the Pacific coast of Sonsonate department in the west of the country. The small town is a gateway rather than a destination, but within an hour or two lie some of Central America's most rewarding sights: the Maya village of Joya de Ceren, a World Heritage Site preserved under volcanic ash, the pyramid of Tazumal, volcanic peaks and lakes, and the coffee-growing mountain towns of the Ruta de las Flores. Before travelling, check your government's travel advice.
Joya de Ceren, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves a Maya farming village buried under volcanic ash. Its houses, storehouses and workshops give a rare view of everyday Maya life. Admission for non-resident visitors is USD 10.00.
Tazumal, in the town of Chalchuapa, is the best-known Maya site in El Salvador, with a large stepped pyramid and ceremonial structures in a park setting. Guided visits take about 35 to 45 minutes. Admission for non-resident visitors is USD 5.00, and children under 12 and seniors enter free.
The Ruta de las Flores winds through cool coffee country and colourful mountain towns such as Juayua, Apaneca and Concepcion de Ataco. Juayua makes a good stop for its church and market. There is no entry fee to visit the towns.