A Day in El Zonte
Surf, Street Art and Pupusas
El Zonte is the kind of place that gets under your skin fast. This laid-back surf town on El Salvador's Pacific coast has a character all its own, from the colorful murals splashed across village walls to the aroma of fresh pupusas wafting from roadside comedores. We spent a full day wandering the beachfront, poking around the neighborhoods, and watching surfers work the Pacific swells just steps from where locals gather for lunch.
It is the food, the art, and the unhurried pace that really stick with you. We tracked down some of the best authentic pupusas in town, soaked up the beach scene, and let El Zonte show us what a good day in El Salvador actually looks like. If you have this town on your itinerary, or are wondering whether it deserves a spot there, this one is for you.