 Archeological site Tazumal
This site is located in the City of Chalchuapa . One thinks that its occupation goes back to year 1.200 after of Christ. Has a pyramidal structure that exceeds the 24 meter of height.
This composed by 12 steps or platforms. To the interior of this structure are tombs with more than 116 vessels, jewelry shop of jade, devices of ball games and ceramics with forms of lizards.
To a flank of the structure is an area seem that to be a playground of ball, this area is in investigation at the present time.
In the archeological site Tazumal is located one the stone of the Victories monolith of Olmeca influence that present 4 engraving in stone different, ones in its 4 sides, belongs approximately to 700 years after of C
Archeological site San Andrés
This site constituted between 900 to 600 years after of Christ. the ceremonial and administrative center that was to govern of the region.
This site is very important by the influence that exerted in the region. It is source of important findings, between which they emphasize a religious center elaborated in flint as well as skulls with dental incrustations.
In addition, is an indigo manufacture that goes back to the time of the colony that was buried in year 1658 after of Christ, by the eruption of volcano Playón.
Archaeological site Casa Blanca (White House)
This site is located to the entrance of the city of Chalchuapa . The occupation of White House goes back to the time between years 1.500 after of Christ. until the arrival of conquers Spanish, since have been vestiges of cultures nahuat of century XV. The archeological site White House account with a museum that exhibits 4 stones carved of but of a meter of height. Also it has an indigo factory in which the visitors can participate creating their own printings. |
