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El Sunzal

El Salvador
Ranked #15 of 44 attractions in El Salvador
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Surfing
Description: This area is known as an outstanding spot to surf.
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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012
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i stayed in el sunzal for 6 weeks just chillin out ........i stayed at the surfers inn wor a good chillhich was very nice n the staff very helpfull ......the sea was just a two minute walk n el tunco a ten minute walk ,theres not alot there really as its el salvadors main beach area ,san salvador is worth... More

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california
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 8, 2008
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I really likes laying out on the beach. Water is very warm but sometimes the waves were a little rough. We didn't have any problems with the locals. Food was yummy and the beer was cheap... we had a great time More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2006

Why a place like this is still unknown? This is the best spot for surfing in Latin America. The waves are awesome and the salvadoreans are wonderful. This is one of the best well kept secrets in the world. Hurry up to visit there, since this is going to be crowded soon. WONDERFUL. More

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So. Cal
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2006
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I couldn't believe there was a place like this left on Earth. I don't recall seeing more than 20 people in the lineup at any given time and the surf was just incredible. Wave after wave after wave! La Libertad's El Sunzal was simply amazing and it's the best long-weekend getaway for the best price. Fly into SAP, rent a... More

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San Salvador, El Salvador
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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San Salvador, El Salvador
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2010
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Tokyo, Japan
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2009
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san salvador
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2007
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