Barra de Santiago, Coastal wetland complex in Jujutla, El Salvador
The Barra de Santiago wetland extends across 11,519 hectares, containing extensive mangrove forests along the North Pacific coast of Central America.
The El Cajete island within Barra de Santiago contains archaeological remains of ceremonial structures dating back to the Early Postclassic period.
Local fishermen maintain traditional methods of seafood harvesting, preparing regional dishes such as mariscadas using fresh ingredients from the estuary.
Visitors can reach Barra de Santiago by following Highway CA-2W to kilometer 98 from San Salvador, with small hotels offering basic accommodations.
Between August and November, the beach becomes a nesting ground for sea turtles, where families participate in releasing hatchlings into the ocean.
Location: Jujutla
GPS coordinates: 13.68961,-90.00540
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:51
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