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from Cerromar.

A slow logbook: how to read the coast, where to eat, what to do in El Salvador, and how to make the most of a stay on the Pacific.

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El Salvador travel tips: money, weather, airport, and getting around
guide

El Salvador travel tips: money, weather, airport, and getting around

Practical El Salvador travel tips — the currency, the best time to visit, arriving at SAL airport, transport, SIM cards, and what to pack for the coast.

May 26, 2026 · casa marea
Best beaches in El Salvador: a local guide to the Pacific coast
destinations

Best beaches in El Salvador: a local guide to the Pacific coast

The best beaches in El Salvador, from the El Sunzal point break to quiet black-sand bays — what each one is good for and how to string them together.

May 24, 2026 · casa marea
Is El Salvador safe for tourists? An honest 2026 guide
guide

Is El Salvador safe for tourists? An honest 2026 guide

A practical, honest look at safety in El Salvador for travelers — what changed, what the coast is really like, and sensible precautions for a first trip.

May 22, 2026 · casa marea
El Salvador travel guide: how to plan your first trip
guide

El Salvador travel guide: how to plan your first trip

A practical El Salvador travel guide from locals on the coast — when to go, where to stay, how to get around, costs, and how to plan a simple first trip.

May 20, 2026 · casa marea
Surf City wave guide: El Sunzal, El Tunco, and El Zonte
surf

Surf City wave guide: El Sunzal, El Tunco, and El Zonte

An honest guide to reading the coast between Cerromar and El Zonte, with level tips, timing, and where to sleep for each session.

April 24, 2026 · casa marea
Six places in La Libertad to eat well by the sea
food & drink

Six places in La Libertad to eat well by the sea

Seafood, Surf City cooking, craft beer, and Pacific views: a short route through the places we recommend to guests between surf sessions.

April 17, 2026 · casa marea
A perfect day in Cerromar: a slow rhythm between waves and coffee
the stay

A perfect day in Cerromar: a slow rhythm between waves and coffee

How we spend a full day in Cerromar — from sunrise at El Sunzal to the last beer by the sea — with no rush and no fixed schedule.

April 10, 2026 · casa marea
What to do in El Salvador in 5 days: from the Pacific to the volcano
guide

What to do in El Salvador in 5 days: from the Pacific to the volcano

An honest itinerary for your first visit to El Salvador — a base in Surf City, day trips to the volcano and coffee country, and a short coastal route.

April 3, 2026 · casa marea