Casa Blanca Archaeological Site
About This Museum
Casa Blanca isn't your typical museum; it's a portal where ancient history and living tradition share the same soil. You can wander among the grassy mounds that were once pre-Hispanic pyramids, feeling the weight of centuries underfoot. Then, just steps away, the air fills with the earthy scent of indigo vats from a workshop that keeps a vibrant craft alive. It’s this seamless blend of the excavated past and the practiced present that gives the place its unique, palpable energy.
Collection Highlights
The site reveals remnants of earthen pyramids built by successive cultures, while the museum displays finely preserved Copador pottery and jadeite axes found on-site. The real highlight, however, is watching artisans transform plain cloth into stunning shades of blue using traditional indigo-dyeing techniques.
Visitor Information
Don't just look—you can actually roll up your sleeves for an indigo-dyeing class to create your own souvenir. It's located right off RN 13 W near Chalchuapa, making for a perfect half-day trip that engages all your senses.
Architecture & Building
The main structures are the ancient, grass-covered pyramidal platforms rising from the earth, with a modest, modern museum building designed to complement rather than compete with the historic landscape.
Contact & Location
Address: Parque Arqueológico Casa Blanca, Pasaje Azteca, Urbanización Casa Blanca, Finca Las Margaritas, Chalchuapa, Santa Ana, El Salvador
Phone: +503 2343 0119
