Ecotourism On San Salvador

A majestic Great Lake covers most of the island's interior and has been designated a protected area to preserve its natural, pristine wonder for future generations. You can take a nature tour by boat along miles and miles of salty inland lakes and see giant cactus, palm trees and mangrove swamps teeming with wildlife. Low Cay is home to endangered iguanas and has been chosen as a site for scientific study of the creatures. Seagulls, white egrets and cormorants are among the abundant variety of marine birds here. They can be seen nesting or flying near most of the attractions, in trees, mangrove swamps, at the Great Lake and on outlying cays: Green Cay, Gaulding Cay, White Cay, Cat Cay and High Cay. Other species can be found in hardwood trees and shrubs throughout the island, and you’re likely to see them while on a bird-watching, kayaking or nature tour.