Santa Elena Tourist Information

Santa Elena lies west of El Progreso a peninsula town which has archeological interest in relation to the Las Vegas culture who thrived here over 8000 BC to 4600 BC and has a burial area with over 190 skeletons found here including a couple found embracing one another and is still displayed to this day making them the most antique of finds in the country which lies close to Santa Elena look out for Museo de los Amantes de Sumpa. Further archeological interest may also be found past Zapotal on a turning to Chanduy, once you hit this tiny port continue on 12km and find the Real Alto museum which houses the customs and previous history of the area, open 10:00-17:00 daily, and costs US$1.

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