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| Year | Decision | Comments |
| 1993 | Inscribed | Reasons for inscription |
Andy (USA):
I had a wonderful time at the site about ten years ago and greatly enjoyed all that there was to learn and particularly the contrast with the Mayan ceremonial cities. However, I have to disagree with Ivette, though. We have not advanced at all. On the contrary, life remains very harsh for the poor majority. The environmental and social degradation a bus ride away in San Salvador with many people living in absolute misery is a vivid reminder of this. Certainly the American continent was far better off before the journeys of Columbus and the European takeover.   Francisco Melara (Biloxi, Mississippi):
This is a great site for all archaeology enthusiasts. I just would like to add that the excavations are roofed and screened to protect them and that you must enter the ruins area with a guide (tip the guy or girl a dollar, will you?). Joya de Cerén has a site museum, modern restrooms, an amphitheater, picnic facilities and a small café. Entrance fees (last time I visited in 2006): Salvadorans 61˘, Foreigners $2.86, Parking Cars $1.14, Buses $2.29 The parking lot is just as you enter the fenced and guarded site area. It is shaded and safe.   Luis Tejada (USA):
this is one of the most amazing sites you have never heard of. It shows aspects of the lives of people in a Pre-Colombus Latin America. Unfortunetly it has not been as well conserved as other sites. Joya de Ceren is a must if you are serious about archaeology   Ivette (El Salvador):
Going to this place was a great experience, because Iwas able to know how the PIPILES lived and wow how much we have advanced  
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