
Gray sand, reefs, and 19th-century shipwrecks underwater
Punta Remedios Canton, Acajutla, Sonsonate
Salinitas is a beach in Acajutla, located in the western part of Sonsonate, featuring gray sand, rocky outcrops, and reefs. It is primarily a hotel zone: the Royal Decameron operates there, in the Punta Remedios canton, along with other hotels and beachfront villas. Its waters are renowned for diving and snorkeling, home to rays, groupers, octopuses, and reef fish, as well as remnants of 19th-century shipwrecks. Kayaking, boat rides, and fishing are also popular activities. Most access to the beach is through the hotels.
Hours
Open 24 hours
Best time to visit
Calm morning waters for diving and snorkeling
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Diving Zone
Punta Remedios Canton, Acajutla, Sonsonate
How to get there
From Los Cóbanos, head west along the coastal road to Acajutla, in the Punta Remedios canton.
Book access through one of the hotels in the area.
Bring snorkeling gear to see the reef and the shipwrecks.

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