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No. 4562 · El Salvador · Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean

El Zonte

13.50°N 89.40°W

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Overview

El Zonte is a smaller, quieter surf town compared to La Libertad or El Tunco, offering world-class surfing waves without the crowds. The town is famous for accepting Bitcoin and inspiring El Salvador's cryptocurrency adoption.

Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nightlife · Surfing

Before you go

Connectivity

WiFi is available at hotels and cafes. Local SIM cards can be purchased for mobile data.

Money

El Zonte is famous for accepting Bitcoin, and El Salvador uses the US dollar as official currency. ATMs may be limited, so bring cash.

Transport

The town is walkable. Bikes and skateboards are popular. Buses and taxis connect to La Libertad (30 min) and El Tunco (15 min).

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