Things we share
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.