In this area of the Sonsonate coast, El Salvador, these cetaceans are often seen during their migration. The sightings have become one of the tourist attractions of this area.
One of the curious facts about humpback whales, according to the site oceanwide-expeditions.com, is that their song can be heard up to 12 miles away. In El Salvador, sightings of this species of cetaceans have become one of the tourist attractions Los Cóbanos beach, in Sonsonate.
Recently, the Instagram profile elsalvadorpro shared a clip of a pair of humpback whales crossing the waters of the Salvadoran Pacific. “A WHOLE SHOW the passage of the Bultback Whales by the thumb, Los Cobanos, Sonsonate by: @elsalvadorpro #elsalvadorgopro #elsalvadorpro #elsalvador #elsalvadorimpresionante,” the post states that the account dedicated to promoting El Salvador as a tourist destination at is posted together to the video.
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The first reaction from one of the followers of the account was the doubt: “Serious question, is this video really from the cobano’s ???, wrote user carlos.hernandez_e, to which abner_isaac replied in the affirmative. After that, more messages of admiration and greetings from the ‘followers’ paraded.
Between January and March, whale watching draws local and foreign tourists to Los Cóbanos, a very special sandy beach considered one of the most beautiful in western El Salvador. For resident fishermen and craftsmen in that place of Sonsonate, the fact that humpback whales migrate through El Salvador to reproduce or give birth is a unique economic opportunity.
Whale watching is one of the most popular early year tours in Los Cóbanos, Sonsonate. Photo EDH / Archives
It is for them that the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has issued a license to conduct whale watching trips since 2019, thanks to the efforts of the researcher and marine advisor, José Baires, the underwater photographer David Alfaro and the fisherman. researcher Mario Campos.
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In 2012, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) saw as a positive sign for the future of whales the development of whale watching tourism, which generated about $ 300 million in 18 years. countries in the region, such as Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica.
This beautiful sunset in Los Cóbanos was shared by @lacasonadelosvega and featured on the elsalvadorpro profile. Photo / Instagram @elsalvadorpro
But Los Cóbanos is not only popular for this encounter between the marine fauna and humans, it is also popular for its jagged geography, the color of the sand and the crystal clear water. It also offers visitors a good range of hotels to enjoy a pleasant stay.
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If you go through elsalvadorpro’s profile on Instagram, you will discover several snapshots shared by some of the visitors who are surprised by the beauty of the Sonsonateco coastline. This protected area is 11 kilometers east of the Acajutla Municipality and it has 264.6 km² of protected marine ecosystem.
The golden color of the sand and the crystal clear water make Los Cóbanos a paradise in El Salvador. This image was shared by @ josephacosta25 and elsalvadorpro flagged it up on their profile. Photo / Instagram @elsalvadorpro
Very close to this paradise is another of the most popular tourist destinations in the west of El Salvador, Salinitas Beach, where you can also opt for a comfortable stay in one of the hotels operating in that place.