El Salvador’s Surf Coast | Where Empty Waves Meet Backpacker Prices

🌊 Why It’s Special World-class breaks without Bali/Costa Rica crowds Budget magic: ✔️ Surfboard rental: $10/4hrs ✔️ Lessons: $35 (with GoPro footage!) ✔️ Beachfront hotels: $20/night 🏄 Town Breakdown Spot Vibe Don’t Miss El Zonte Zen hideout Bitcoin Beach (crypto-friendly!) El Tunco Party central Full moon beach raves La Libertad Urban edge Mercado del Mar’s $5 ceviche 🇨🇳 Chinese Connection Sunset Park: Chinese-built pirate ship (weirdly heartwarming) New Pier: Donated by China for fishing community 🗓 Sample Itinerary Day 1: Sunrise surf at Playa El Sunzal → Tacos at Betos’ Beach Shack Day 2: Market feast in La Libertad → Sunset mojitos in El Tunco #SurfingShoestring #CentralAmericaSecret