Jiquilisco Bay
About Jiquilisco Bay
Jiquilisco Bay is the largest system of estuaries and mangroves in El Salvador, featuring 27 inhabited and uninhabited islands. Its channels can be explored by boat or kayak from Puerto El Triunfo and Puerto Parada. During the journey, you can observe aquatic birds, mangroves, beaches, and communities engaged in artisanal fishing.
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Activities, restaurants and stays recommended by Experiences.
Where to eat
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Restaurante y Cabañas El Jobal
Restaurante y Cabañas El Jobal
Restaurant in Jiquilisco Bay. Offers à la carte dining; the price level is high.
Isla El Espíritu Santo, Puerto Del Triunfo, El Salvador
El Malecón de Puerto El Triunfo
El Malecón de Puerto El Triunfo
The Malecón of Puerto El Triunfo, located on the shores of the Jiquilisco Bay in Usulután, is a prominent marine gastronomic epicenter in the east of El Salvador that combines traditional coastal cuisine with dining experiences on the water.
Where to stay
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Puerto Barillas
Highlights
Snapshots that tell the story of Jiquilisco Bay.
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Puerto Parada
Second boarding port of the bay, towards the eastern islands
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Méndez Island
Barra Beach between the mangrove and the open sea
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Corral de Mulas
Community of the peninsula with cabins, kayaking, and boat tours
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Mother Salt Island
Ecotourism community with lodging and dock in the mangrove
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Island of the Holy Spirit
The largest island in the bay, land of coconut trees
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Pirraya Island
Mangrove fishing island and channels in the bay
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Turtle Island
Mangrove and Bird Islet in the Bay Waters
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Jiquilisco
Head town next to the largest mangrove in the country
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Puerto El Triunfo
Main dock of the bay; this is where the boats depart for the mangrove.
History of Jiquilisco Bay
On October 31, 2005, the Jiquilisco Bay Complex was designated a Ramsar site due to its importance as a wetland and habitat for birds, fish, and sea turtles. Two years later, in 2007, the area became part of the Xiriualtique-Jiquilisco Biosphere Reserve, recognized by UNESCO. Both designations confirmed the international value of its mangroves and the need to conserve them along with the communities that depend on their resources.
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