Casa Blanca
Chalchuapa, Santa Ana, El Salvador
Preclassic to Postclassic (1200 BC – 1200 AD)
About Casa Blanca
Part of the greater Chalchuapa archaeological zone, Casa Blanca features pyramid mounds from multiple cultural periods spanning over 3,000 years. The excellent on-site museum explains how Maya traditions overlapped with earlier and later Mesoamerican cultures in western El Salvador.
Highlights
- Pyramid mounds spanning Preclassic through Postclassic periods
- Excellent on-site museum with ceramics and artifacts
- Interactive indigo dye workshop demonstrating pre-Columbian techniques
- Part of the broader Chalchuapa archaeological zone
- Close proximity to Tazumal for a combined site visit
Best Time to Visit
November to April, combine with Tazumal for a full Chalchuapa day