Whilst in El Salvador (which is a really interesting country to visit) there was the opportunity to visit Mayan ruins, which was something I have always really wanted to do. I left early as part of a tour, along with five other people to visit two different sets of Mayan temples (Tazumal and San Andres Ruins) and a Mayan village (Joya de Cerén).
Accompanying us on the trip to the Mayan ruins were two heavily armed police officers, in addition all the sites we visited were secured with army personnel, which was a reminder of the dangers that still exist in El Salvador. The Mayan village was very well preserved as it had been covered by a volcanic eruption similar to Pompeii and walking around the ruined temples was phenomenal. It was the highlight of the time spent in El Salvador.
Robin Bell 