In this coastal area of Sonsonate, El Salvador, they often see these cetaceans during their migration. Sightings have become one of the tourist attractions of this area.
One of the curious facts about humpback whales, according to oceanwide-expeditions.com, is that their song can be heard up to 20 miles away. In El Salvador, the sightings of this species of cetacean have become one of the tourist attractions of Els Cóbanos beach, in Sonsonate.
Recently, the Instagram profile elsalvadorpro shared a clip in which a pair of humpback whales are seen crossing the waters of the Salvadoran Pacific. “A SHOW the passage of the Humpback Whales through the thumb, Els Cóbanos, Sonsonate by: @elsalvadorpro #elsalvadorgopro #elsalvadorpro #elsalvador #elsalvadorimpresionante”, reads the post that the account dedicated to promoting El Salvador as a tourist destination went · Place next to the video.
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The first reaction of one of the followers of the account was the doubt: “Serious question, This video is real of the Cóbanos ???, wrote the user carlos.hernandez_e, to which abner_isaac answered affirmatively. Then they marched more messages of admiration and greetings from the ‘followers’.
Between January and March, whale watching attracts local and foreign tourists to Els Cóbanos, a very peculiar sandy beach that is considered one of the most beautiful in western El Salvador. For resident fishermen and artisans in this place of Sonsonate, The fact that humpback whales pass through El Salvador, either to breed or to have their young, represents a unique economic opportunity.
Whale sightings are one of the most popular tours earlier this year in Los Cóbanos, Sonsonate. Photo EDH / Archive
It is for them that since 2019, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources gave permission to conduct whale watching tours, thanks to the efforts made by the researcher and marine consultant, José Baires, the underwater photographer David Alfaro and fisherman and 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 observation tourism of these cetaceans, which produced a $ 300 million annually in 18 countries in the region, including Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica.
This beautiful evening in Los Cóbanos was shared by @lacasonadelosvega and featured on elsalvadorpro’s profile. Photo / Instagram @elsalvadorpro
But Los Cóbanos not only enjoys popularity for this encounter between marine fauna and humans, it is also for its whimsical geography, the color of the sand and the crystal clear water. It also offers visitors a good hotel offer to enjoy a pleasant stay.
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If you browse the profile of elvadorpro on Instagram, you will discover several snapshots shared by some of the visitors who have been surprised by the beauty of the sonsonateco coastline. This protected area is located 11 kilometers east of the municipality of Acajutla and owns 264.6 kms² of protected marine ecosystem.
The golden color of the sand and its crystal clear waters make Los Cóbanos a paradise in El Salvador. This image was shared by @ josephacosta25 and elsalvadorpro highlighted it in their profile. Photo / Instagram @elsalvadorpro
Very close to this paradise is another of the most popular tourist destinations in western El Salvador, Salinitas Beach, where you can also opt for a comfortable stay in one of the hotels that operate in this place.