Destination
San Salvador and Surf City, El Salvador
El Salvador offers warm Pacific point breaks an hour from the airport, volcano hikes to crater lakes and pupusas everywhere, in a country that has become one of the safest in the region to visit.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October: Southern-hemisphere swells bring the biggest, most consistent surf.
September, October: The wettest weeks of the rainy season.
Where to stay in San Salvador and Surf City
- Zona Rosa and Colonia Escalón: The capital's hotel, restaurant and nightlife district.
- El Tunco: The original surf village on the Pacific, 40 minutes from the airport.
- El Zonte: Quieter surf beach next door, known as Bitcoin Beach, with boutique hotels.
- Juayúa and the Ruta de las Flores: Coffee towns in the western highlands with weekend food festivals.
- Suchitoto: Cobbled colonial town above Lake Suchitlán, two hours from the capital.
What to do in San Salvador and Surf City
- Surf the right-hand point at Punta Roca, La Libertad
- Pupusas at Los Planes de Renderos above the city
- Hike Santa Ana volcano to its turquoise crater lake
- Weekend food festival in Juayúa on the Ruta de las Flores
- The buried Maya village of Joya de Cerén
- Sunset from the rocks at El Tunco
Good to know
| Airports | El Salvador International (San Óscar Arnulfo Romero) (SAL) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | budget-friendly |
| Time zone | America/El_Salvador |
| Kind of trip | adventure, beach, nature, food, culture |
Questions about San Salvador and Surf City
When is the best time to visit San Salvador and Surf City?
November, December, January, February, March and April. September, October: The wettest weeks of the rainy season.
Do US citizens need a passport for San Salvador and Surf City?
Yes. San Salvador and Surf City is in El Salvador; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is San Salvador and Surf City on the ground?
San Salvador and Surf City is budget-friendly by US standards: plan about $60 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.