Jiquilisco Bay

Jiquilisco Bay

The Jiquilisco Bay Biosphere Reserve is located on the southeast Pacific coast of El Salvador, in the department of Usulután. Jiquilisco Bay's mangrove-lined inlets offer some of El Salvador’s most untouched natural beauty. The bay hosts the largest abundance of coastal-marine birds in the El Salvador, many of which are threatened or endangered. Over 80 species of migratory birds visit the area to feed on the bay’s plentiful bounty of fish, which include species such as snook, red snapper and corvina. Exploring the bay’s many islands, mangrove canals and desolate beaches is truly awe-inspiring. The natural beauty of Bahia Jiquilisco has recently led to an increase in eco-tourism in the area.