
The largest island in the bay, land of coconut trees
Isla El Espíritu Santo, Jiquilisco Bay, Usulután
Isla El Espíritu Santo is the largest island in the Jiquilisco Bay, located in Usulután; its main community is known as El Jobal. It is inhabited by families who rely on coconut farming and the artisanal production of coconut oil, organized in a cooperative. You can reach it by boat from Puerto El Triunfo. The island features extensive coconut groves, open beaches along the Pacific, and mangroves. It is a nesting area for sea turtles. Services are managed by the community. The visit combines beach time, coconut groves, and a tour through the mangroves.
Hours
Open 24 hours
Isla El Espíritu Santo, Jiquilisco Bay, Usulután
How to get there
By boat from Puerto El Triunfo, crossing the Jiquilisco Bay.
Agree on the round-trip boat price before departing.
Buy coconut oil from the island cooperative.
Bring water and cash; services are basic.
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