Casa Blanca

#11 among destinations in El Salvador

Museum, Archaeological site

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Casa Blanca is a pre-Columbian Maya archeological site in Chalchuapa, El Salvador. The site possesses several pyramids dating to the Late Preclassic period and the Classic period. This ruin is part of the Chalchuapa archaeological zone and displays influences from the Olmecs and from Teotihuacan. It is closely related to the ruins of Tazumal and San Andrés. The government purchased the park in 1977 and it was given the name of the coffee plantation upon which it was situated. There are many pyramids at Casa Blanca but only two have been partially restored. Casa Blanca is located in the department of Santa Ana. Casa Blanca has been closed to the public and is undergoing restoration work; it has a site museum with exhibits that include Maya ceramics and other artifacts. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°59'20"N, 89°40'19"W

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Ubicación: Kilómetro 74 1/2 de la autopista entre Santa Ana y ChalchuapaSanta AnaEl Salvador

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Casa Blanca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tazumal, Cordillera de Apaneca, Chalchuapa.

0.7 miS
Ruins, Historical place, Archaeological site
Tazumal
17 min walk • Tazumal stands as a testament to the ancient Mayan civilization in Chalchuapa, El Salvador. This pre-Columbian archaeological site is renowned for its well-preserved step pyramid, which is the most prominent structure within the complex.
5.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Cordillera de Apaneca
149 min walk • Cordillera de Apaneca is a volcanic mountain range in western El Salvador. It consists mainly of volcanoes. Ilamatepec volcano, one of the most active in the region, is a part of this range.
0.5 miSW
Town
Chalchuapa
14 min walk • Chalchuapa is a town and a municipality located in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. The city of Chalchuapa is in a wide valley at 650 meters above sea level, and watered by the Pampe River.