Parque Arqueológico Cihuatán

Aguilares, San Salvador, El Salvador

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Parque Arqueológico Cihuatán, located in Aguilares in the San Salvador Department, preserves the remains of Cihuatán, the largest known pre-Hispanic city in El Salvador.

The city flourished between about AD 900 and 1200 and served as an important regional center during the Early Postclassic period of Mesoamerican history. The archaeological park features pyramids, ceremonial plazas, ball courts, defensive walls, a palace area, and residential zones that reveal how the ancient inhabitants lived, governed, and practiced their religion.

The site covers a vast area and is considered one of the most significant archaeological locations in Central America. Today, Parque Arqueológico Cihuatán offers visitors a fascinating look into El Salvador’s pre-Columbian heritage through its restored structures, museum exhibits, and guided tours, making it an important cultural and educational destination.