{"id":8194,"date":"2021-12-06T06:32:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T06:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/?p=8194"},"modified":"2022-11-23T00:42:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T00:42:34","slug":"casa-blanca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/archaeological-sites\/casa-blanca\/","title":{"rendered":"\u25b7 CASA BLANCA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE \u00bb What to see"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Casa Blanca Archaeological Site<\/strong> dates from the pre-classic and classic periods. An archaeological zone in Chalchuapa, Santa Ana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s close to Guatemala<\/strong>, facilitating commercializing products such as obsidian, porcelain, and other items made with Kaminaljuy\u00fa. The Teotihuacan and Olmec<\/strong> communities established their influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In turn, it is closely related to the local strips of El Trapiche<\/strong>, Cuzcachapa, and Laguna, among others. With its six structures, this important archaeological site invites us to enjoy a tiny plaza with barely 50 square meters. It is between two of these structures, which are among the oldest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its fifth structure is one of the largest<\/strong>, approximately 15 meters high. The rest of these monuments are under the sands, of which only mounds can be seen on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Casa Blanca Data<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country:<\/th>El Salvador<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Department:<\/th>Santa Ana<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Category:<\/th>Archaeological Sites<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Route:<\/th>Mayan Route<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Culture:<\/th>Maya and Olmeca<\/td><\/tr>
Period:<\/th>Classic\/Preclassic<\/td><\/tr>
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Location of Casa Blanca<\/p>\n\n\n

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Location of the Casa Blanca Archaeological Site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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On August 22, the Casa Blanca archaeological<\/strong> site was declared a park after the State acquired the area in 1977.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Casa Blanca – Archaeological Ruins. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Its museum has a beautiful monument of El Trapiche<\/strong>, where you can see the only vestige of the Maya manuscript. Representing the little that exists of the explorations of glyphs<\/strong> and the form embodied that’s Known in El Salvador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, this archaeological zone<\/strong> invites you to visit its Indigo Workshop, which is attended by personnel specialized in the tradition and culture of the area. In addition, it has a staff called “Puntero,” who is nothing more than the person in charge of giving the touch to the natural dye from the raw material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to see at Casa Blanca Archaeological Site?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Archaeological Site of Casa Blanca<\/strong> offers many options for tourism, which you can learn about below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Hispanic Structures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For those who enjoy fascinating structures and sculptures from past eras, the Casa Blanca Archaeological Zone<\/strong> houses six systems dating from pre-Hispanic times<\/strong>. You can see three pyramids and three smaller forms up close.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Map with Archaeological Sites in Mesoamerica. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

These pyramids are the result of a long period of research and conservation carried out by the Archaeological Project of El Salvador<\/strong>, promoted by Nagoya University. In the process of restoration, two fragments of these pyramids are visible in the surroundings of the park’s path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casa Blanca Archaeological Site Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by the shape of the old mansions that were seen in the haciendas of the colonial era, the Site Museum<\/strong> welcomes us to delight us with its exhibits with long corridors that surround a peaceful central courtyard<\/strong> with its tile and adobe materials.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Casa Blanca Archaeological Site in Chalchuapa. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In the museum, most of the pieces date from the Late Preclassic period<\/strong>. The well-known Usulut\u00e1n Izalco<\/a><\/strong> porcelain stands out, decorated with lines on a soft orange base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, the Lolotique porcelain is characteristic of this period. But towards the western half of the Salvadoran region, where the amphora is the most common representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Archaeological Window<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Being one of the first excavations<\/strong> carried out by the current archaeological project, it is covered, facilitating the observation of natural sediments<\/strong>. Here you can observe a white mantle of volcanic dust resting in the area due to the enormous eruption of Ilopango in the V century AD.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Casa Blanca Archaeological Site in Chalchuapa. Photo by Arkhael~commonswiki. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Indigo Workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most frequented places by tourists and locals is the famous Indigo Workshop, which you can only enjoy here at the Archaeological Site of Casa Blanca<\/strong>\u2014established with the technical and financial support of the Government of Japan. Here you will be able to appreciate the different techniques of natural blue dyeing and the surfaces on which you can use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to Casa Blanca Archaeological Site?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The route to get to the Casa Blanca Archaeological Site<\/strong> is not difficult. You must take the road from Chalchuapa to Santa Ana<\/strong> if you go by private vehicle. You must drive to km 74 \u00bd, cross the intersection to the border of Chinamas and be attentive to the signs on the road. There you will find the entrance to the park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Remains of the Casa Blanca Ruins. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

On the other hand, the park has opening hours and entrance fees, which are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n