COSTA DEL SOL ESTERO JALTEPEQUE With world-class beaches and beautiful warm, blue water, the Salvadorean coast is breathtaking. Costa del Sol, one of our favorite spots is situated off the coast of La Paz, El Salvador and a strategic 20 minutes from the International Airport, Comalapa. Better known as "La Costa," the tranquillity of the estuary and a wide sandy beach makes it a natural beauty of landscapes. Apart from its majestic beaches, Costa del Sol is recognized worldwide for estuary fishing, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, extensive mangroves and other eco adventure opportunities.
G N I K A Y A K
Paddling, Fishing, Bird-Watching, and Rentals
Exploring this bio-diverse eco-system is such a relaxing experience because you will be peacefully immersed in tranquil waters and beautiful nature. Jaltepeque estuary is located in Costa del Sol beach, in La Paz, El Salvador. Besides being a great fishing location, Estero de Jaltepeque is a popular spot for paddling and kayaking in El Salvador. The mangroves in this estuary are so bio-diverse, they make up a great habitat for all kinds of creatures which you will most likely see on your adventure. Birdwatching is also a favorite pastime for kayakers. The mangroves are usually haven for water birds such as cormorants, frigate birds, pelicans, and others. Birdlife includes pelicans, storks and spoonbill flamingos, and reptiles such as crocodiles and caimans. To add to this exquisite experience, we offer the innovative Hobie Kayaks which bring something brilliantly new to the sport of kayaking: Pedals. Pedals will take you further, faster, with a huge emphasis on fun. Here's how it works: you pedal by stepping alternately left and right, not unlike an exercise stepper, to drive two underwater flippers. They work much like a penguin's fins to propel the Hobie Kayak with surprising speed and ease. Sturdy. Stable. And indeed, swift. The result? boats that effortlessly, gracefully, glide. Not only are Hobie Kayaks easy to paddle, they're easy to pull and definitely fun!
Kayak Hobie Fishing Tour Price
Min
Max
Duration
Snack
$80
2
6
4 hrs
yes
Guide Equipment From SS yes
yes
$110
Kayak Hobie Bird Watching/Sailing Tour Price
Min
Max
Duration
Snack
$60
2
6
2.5 - 3hrs
yes
Guide Equipment From SS yes
yes
$110
Ocean Kayak Paddling tour (regular ocean kayak) Price
Min
Max
Duration
Snack
Guide Equipment From SS
Light
$15
1
8
45 min
no
no
yes
N/A
Normal
$25
1
8
1.5 hrs
no
no
yes
N/A
Extreme
$49
3
8
2.5 hrs
yes
yes
yes
$110
Kayak Rental (regular ocean kayaks) Price
Min
Max
per hour
$10
1
10
4 hours
$30
1
10
Day
$45
1
10
Duration
Snack
Guide Equipment From SS
24 hrs
* Transportation fee from San Salvador is per group. Max 8 PAX. * Deposit is required for rentals.
* Hobie Kayaks are easy to use, quiet and create no splash. * Leaves your hands free for fishing, photography or holding a drink. * Your feet rest naturally on the pedals, for quick, effortless, back-and-forth motions. * Much faster and more efficient than paddling. * The large muscles in your legs produce more powerful propulsion versus using your arms on a paddled kayak. Ocean Kayaks LIGHT: Come out and try our light circuit, a short 45 minute paddle around some of the mangrove islands. NORMAL: For those who want to break a sweat but nothing too serious, souround yourself by astonishing nature. EXTREME: This is a more serious paddle. Around 12 kms which take you all the way to the rivermouth through the main channel of Jaltepeque. You will experience the local flora and fauna native to the mangrove habitats.
Eco Boat Tours
ECO BOAT
Tasajera Island, Birdwatching, Rio Lempa All sorts of fish and crustaceans live in the brackish tidal waters off the coast of Costa del Sol. Caimans and crocodiles cruise the maze of rivers and unmarked canals. Hundreds of herons, egrets and other marsh birds nest and feed along the mangrove swamps. We jump aboard a “Tiburonera” (shark hunter) type of boat and head towards the desserted beaches of Tasajera Island. Along the way, we check out the inviting local seafood
palapas that seemingly float during the high tide and rest on sandbars during the low tide. On our way, we also enjoy a luscious mangrove forest that prospers nicely in these brackish waters. Garza Island, and the various sand bars also form part of our tour as we aim to see new and interesting species of birds that live in the area and form part of the diverse biology we will encounter. The countless canals that intertwine throughout the bay are perfect
spots to birdwatch and take great photos. It is through one of these canals that we come out to Rio Lempa, the longest river in El Salvador. Also a great spot to view and photograph many water birds, caimans and crocodiles. The “Salty Forests” of El Salvador are full of adventure. Estero de Jaltepeque awaits your visit to discover the wonderful life that inhabits it as well as the natural, tropical, scenery that will envelop your senses.
Price
Min
Max
Duration
Snack
Guide Equipment From SS
Tasajera Island
$35
3
8
2.5 hrs
yes
yes
yes
$110
Birdwatching
$40
3
8
3.0 hrs
yes
yes
yes
$110
Rio Lempa
$56
3
6
4.0 hrs
yes
yes
yes
$110
* Transportation fee from San Salvador is per group. Max 10 PAX
Tours will be chartered on “Tiburoneras” with either one Mariner 55hp or 2 Mercury 60 hp.
Fishing Tours
Fishing Tours
Estuary, Coastal, Deep Sea Farther out, the coastal waters are alive with marine life that include turtles, barracudas, stingrays, marlins, dolphins and red snappers. All this diversity makes up for an enjoyable ride along Costa del Sol’s waters. Our fishing tours usually last 3-4 water time hours and prove to be a fun and athletic way to spend the day among friends and nature.
Experience the exhilirating sensation of pulling on your rod as you struggle with the powers of nature to finally conquer a Spanish Mackerel or a Black Snook or a Rooster Fish. The deeper we head into the ocean the more possibilities we have to catch Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna and even Sail Fish. The adventure can be completed
when we make you a fresh fish “ceviche” which is fresh bits of raw fish marinated in lime juice. Or you can opt to take your fresh catch of the day home to your hotel or vacation rental and have the cook or chef make you a delicious seafood dinner. Any way you want, this fishing excursion is an exciting way to tour the adventurous Costa del Sol.
Price
Min
Max
Duration
Snack
Guide Equipment From SS
Estuary
$56
3
5
3 hrs
yes
yes
yes
$110
Coastal
$91
3
5
4 hrs
yes
yes
yes
$110
Deep Sea
$104
3
4
4 hrs
yes
yes
yes
$110
Deep Sea II Deep Sea III
$112
3
4
6 hrs
yes
yes
yes
$110
$300
2
4
6 hrs
yes
yes
yes
$110
Tours will be chartered on “Tiburoneras” with either two Mercury 60 hp or two Johnson 115 hp. Deep Sea III will be chartered on 24 ft yacht with two Johnson 140 hp. * Price for 4 pax is $150 pp.
Surf Lessons Full Day and Half day
Surf Lessons Price
Min
Max
Duration
Snack
Full Day
$90
2
6
4 hrs
yes
yes
yes
$110
Half Day
$55
4
12
2hrs
yes
yes
yes
$110
*Full Day - 2 lessons *Half Day - 1 lesson
Guide Equipment From SS
Our surf lessons are designed for begginers to intermediate surfers. No previous experience is required. We begin the lesson with theoretical aspects to obtain general knowledge about the ocean, the waves and about the art of surfing. After we feel comfortable with our soft top boards, we are ready to get wet and catch some waves.
Lodging Packages 3D/2N
2-3 pax
4-6 pax
7-9 pax
price per person
$315
$285
$260
Package includes: • Rountrip transfers from Comalapa Airport (SAL) or from San Salvador • 2 nights dbl or triple occupancy • 2 Guided Day Tours - you can choose any two tours: 1. Half Day Surf Lesson 2. Mangrove Kayak Tour - Paddling or Birdwatching 3. Eco Boat Tour 4. Estuary Fishing Tour • All taxes.
Amenities: WIFI Private bathroom Hot water Cable TV Minislpit AC units A la carte restaurant Ocean views Swimming pool Beach access