Golfo de Fonseca, part of the Pacific Ocean, is a gulf in Central America, bordering El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. There are a number of volcanic islands in the gulf as well as some very big rocks. The islands have black sand beaches and communities of small fishing villages. Isla Meanguera is the most notable island and, after long dispute, has now been declared part of El Salvador.

History and Culture
All three countries - Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua - with coastline along the gulf, have been involved in a lengthy dispute over the rights to the gulf and the islands located there within. In 1992, a chamber of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decided the Land, Island and Maritime Frontier Dispute, of which the gulf dispute was a part. The ICJ determined that El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua were to share control of the Gulf of Fonseca. El Salvador was awarded the islands of Meanguera and Meanguerita, and Honduras was awarded the island of El Tigre.

Sightseeing
All the islands have some qualities of their own, Isla Zacatillo is the closest to the mainland and has some lovely beaches and coves. Isla de los Pájaros is great from birdwatching. Isla Conchagüita has some really nice hiking trails and you can also see some prehistoric rock carvings there. If you want complete isolation then Isla Martín Perez is uninhabited and has some lovely beaches where you won't be disturbed.

Getting around
There are daily boats going to Isla Meanguera and Isla Zacatillo. If you want to get to one of the other islands then you can hire a private boat from the mainland or talk to the fishermen on one of the island to take you across.