José Salvador Alvarenga

Survival expert and adventurer

José Salvador Alvarenga is a Mexican fisherman and survival expert who gained international attention for his record-breaking 438-day journey lost at sea. Alvarenga was born in 1977 in El Salvador and began his career as a fisherman at a young age. He has been featured in various media outlets and has written a book about his experiences. Alvarenga is known for his exceptional survival skills and has become a motivat...