Oriente Salvaje

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Positives
  • World-class right pointbreaks
  • Unspoiled beaches
  • Warm water and friendly winds
  • Cheap living
Negatives
  • South swells only
  • Rain through swell season
  • Gets crowded during season
  • Quiet nightlife

Oriente Salvaje surf travel guide

Surfers have discovered there’s more to El Salvador than the famous La Libertad rights. In fact, the Oriente Salvaje (Savage East) has forged a reputation for great waves suiting all abilities and now attracts more and more travellers to some epic right points. Fom the wilderness, boat access barrels of Punta Mango to the fun, sandy walls of Punta Flores where surf camps and a range of accommodation is available in a quiet bucolic setting.

Surf spots in Oriente Salvaje

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Break lowdown

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When to go

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Travel Information

General
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Tourists
1,677,300
Population
6,486,205
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Health

Money
Currency
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Exchange rate
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Cost of living

Communication
Dialing in
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Emergencies
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Language
Spanish, Nahua
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Visas

Most nationalities can visit visa free for stays of up to 90 days.

Getting There

El Cuco is a 2.5h drive from Comalapa International Airport, or a 40min helicopter flight.

Getting Around

Excellent bus service (cheap and frequent), reliable taxis. Boating to some breaks is the way to go - talk to the fishermen at Las Flores.

Accommodation

Several levels of accommodation in El Cuco from basic to luxury. Waterways do packages at Miraflores (fr $200) and the newly-built hotel overlooking Punta Mango (fr $457). Try corn and rice flour pupusas, as well as the local pilsner beer. No nightlife.

Activities
cultureoutdoorurbanwatersports

Conchagua volcano is the highest point around La Union Bay where there's good fishing. Visit the Laguna de Olomega. Parrots nest in the rocks at Punta Mango. Heaps of butterflies, often in the line-up. 7 active volcanoes including nearby Chaparrastique that erupted in 2015.

Hazards & hassles

Theft is a major issue - make use of hotel safes. Hepatitis A/B, tetanus, diphtheria, cholera, typhoid and dengue fever constitute significant threats. Avoid public transportation and hanging out alone, making yourself a target for armed robbers. No real shark threat, but earthquakes are a possibility. Despite the war ending it’s still an unstable country where violent crime persists. Favour surf camps and guided tour options instead of renting a car and travelling by yourself (expensive and risky).

Handy Hints

Limited surf supplies, take ding repair & extra fins. Reef booties at low tide and strong sun protection required. Water quality much better during dry season. Avoid Semana Santa (week before Easter). Best to bring US$ and speak Spanish. Women should not venture out alone, especially at night.

Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.

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