Cara Sucia

Located on the Pacific coastal plain, Cara Sucia extends over an expansive area featuring temple mounds, pyramids, and two enclosed ball courts.

The site was inhabited from 900 BCE until 920 CE, marking its significance during the Late Pre-classic period and subsequent influence from Teotihuacán civilization.

Four large stone sculptures, including jaguar head carvings with rectangular decorations, demonstrate the ceremonial and artistic traditions of ancient Mesoamerican societies.

The site remains accessible to visitors throughout the year, though most structures are now covered by vegetation and require guidance to locate.

Archaeological evidence indicates extensive cacao cultivation, supported by discoveries of carbonized Theobroma cacao seeds and a life-sized cacao pod effigy.

Location: Ahuachapán Department

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

Address: QXG3+RW, Cara Sucia, El Salvador Cara Sucia Cara Sucia

GPS coordinates: 13.77917,-90.03583

Latest update: November 2, 2025 13:51