In this area of the Sonsonate coast, El Salvador, these cetaceans are often observed during their migration. Observations have become one of the tourist attractions in 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 kilometers away. In El Salvador, the observation of this species of cetacean has become one of the tourist attractions of Los Cóbanos Beach, in Sonsonate.
Recently, the Instagram profile elsalvadorpro shared a clip in which several roosters are seen crossing the waters of the Salvadoran Pacific. “A SHOWLE SHOW the pass of the Humpback Whales by the thumb, Los Cobanos, Sonsonate by: @elsalvadorpro #elsalvadorgopro #elsalvadorpro #elsalvador #elsalvadorimpresionante”, reads in the post that the account dedicated to promoting El Salvador as a tourist destination placed together in the video.
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The first reaction of one of the followers of the account was the doubt: “Serious question, is this real video from cobanos ???, wrote the user carlos.hernandez_e, to which abner_isaac answered in the affirmative. Then, several messages of admiration and greetings from the “followers” paraded.
Between January and March, the sight of whales attracts 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 artisans in that place of the Sonsonat, the fact that roosters pass through El Salvador, either to breed or to have children, is a unique economic opportunity.
Whale watching is one of the most popular early year tours in Los Cóbanos, Sonsonate. Photo EDH / Archive
For them, from 2019, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources granted an authorization to carry out whale watching tours, thanks to the efforts of researcher and marine consultant José Baires, 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 whale watching tourism, which has produced about $ 300 million annually in 18 countries in the region, such as Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador. , Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica.
This beautiful Los Cóbanos sunset was shared by @lacasonadelosvega and highlighted in elsalvadorpro’s profile. Photo / Instagram @elsalvadorpro
But Los Cóbanos is not only popular for this encounter between marine fauna and humans, but it is also popular 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 elsalvadorpro profile on Instagram, you will discover some snapshots shared by some of the visitors who were surprised by the beauty of the Sonsonateco coast. This protected area is located 11 kilometers east of Acajutla municipality and has 264.6 km² 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 has been shared by @ josephacosta25 and elsalvadorpro has highlighted it on 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 that place.