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