Surfing in El Salvador (Surf City) || What’s it Actually Like!?

[@joeblow1942]

Bukele has done an amazing job transforming El Salvador for the better.

[@ChambaMLG]

As a native Salvadoran, I've surfed El Sunzal and El Tunco before, and while that has been a lot of fun, I think the country has "prettier" beaches. Punta Mango and Las Flores, located in the east of the country, are really good waves too and a lot less crowded for the time being. They are part of the second stage of the Surf City program and the government is currently building paved roads to get there (previously only available through dirt roads) and Congress also just approved the funds to start building the new airport located in La Union, so people won't have to travel all the way from San Salvador. We hope that in a few years the surf industry is well established and fully developed. Thanks for coming, hope you had great time 😬

[@Troy-sn2hi]

It's looking good for me

[@joeluzzi6050]

I surfed Punta Roca for 3 months in 1977 the surf was great . We stayed at. A place called Gringo Garden ( very rough) to get to the point we walked through the cemetery . We met Bob Rotherham who owned the restaurant right where the end of the point . It was crazy military police everywhere, tic tac drunks laying on the side walk . It was an adventure I Never forget .

[@KP-cf3wv]

Thanks, That's the kind of surf travel videos that show how it is in "real life" crowds and average days included.🤙

[@DanHarmon123]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marinakeenan5481]

Salvador is my Favorite country!! Thanks a LOT for loving video and I subscribe of course! Salute from San Francisco 👍❤❤❤🙏🌎

[@JoaquinTurkow]

hey bro thanks for all the info! im currently living in Mexico, and im gonna travel next month to El Salvador. Your video helped me a lot to make my destination route there!

[@dannytingle1902]

Having just come back from El Tunco for 5 weeks, on the back of one of your earlier videos, just wanted to say thanks for the tips and advice! I ended up staying in Papaya for 4 weeks and it was definitely worth it. It's also good you made this follow up video because the jump up in prices were crazy, but at least pupusas remain at $1 each... Also, for anyone still concerned about safety, I have traveled throughout Central and South America, and El Tunco is easily one of the safest places I've visited on my own. Anyway, cheers again, Dan, and keep it up!

[@jonalbistur]

So nice! Could you tell me how much was the room in papaya? Thankss!

[@dannytingle1902]

@@jonalbistur It was $40 a night, negotiated it down as I was there for 4 weeks. But I did time it poorly, I was there in the midst of the ISA Juniors, WSL Longboard tour AND the Pro tour! So prices were jacked up all over the show

[@jonalbistur]

@@dannytingle1902 thanks mate! 🙌🏽

[@nuevezerro]

1$ for 1 pupusa is crazy, they're normally like 40 cents

[@awigston]

Nice vid Dan, proper shredding and authentic guidance 🤘

[@aaron.monson_surf]

Great video! Thes are so helpful keep them coming!

[@sqorpy]

Love your channel, very down to earth and you cover everything from food to safety. MANY THANKS!!!!

[@DanHarmon123]

Thank you so much!!

[@alexandros8361]

You do cutbacks really well in the surf. Especially off the lip. Good style. Enjoy your world trip while you can, Dan! Best wishes.

[@trelstudios3068]

Dude, fantastic job on the video. Love the honesty. Keep them coming!

[@kwambo1097]

Thank you Dan! Your first el Sal video inspired me to check it out. Headed down in July. Thanks for all the info!

[@dawsonbolus]

Pupusas were 4 for $1 back in 2012

[@DanHarmon123]

Wow! That's crazy haha! Still not bad though ;)

[@joeluzzi6050]

In 1977 they were 10 cents , I lived on them for 3 months .

[@Strawman333]

Looked super fun! You were rippin’ man! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@joeluzzi6050]

Back again , while there they were filming “Big Wednesday “ it was kinda cool surfing with PT , Jerry Lopez , Jay Riddle , Dan Merkle and Bud Brown were there . There was a local guy who Ripped his name was Carlos a switch footer while surfing always the best guy in the water any one know what happened to him ?

[@josephsterling264]

I got to go there on a surf trip in 2011…loved it…great surf review as usual! Another thing ….that was cool was the cool clubs /rock bands in El Tunco for after surf parties!

[@jefffinlay3477]

Awesome video !great info!always was sketchy about going !

[@pineapplesurf]

I agree with your opinion 💪🏻 good to see you there

[@pablotorneli8986]

Thanks bro! Your tips are amazing.

[@ehmkebrandsurfboards]

Super crowded now. WSL and surf lobbying has ruined it. Not enough waves for all the people that now feel safe enough to go try it out. Thanks surf tourism.

[@lukehunter3902]

packed with aggro brazzos everywhere i went

[@leonardberverena1030]

Love this video good information ℹ️

[@DanHarmon123]

Thank you :)

[@superpandy]

Going next January/February looking for the small swells with a Longboard 🤞

[@jimmymurphy160]

How do you go surfing by yourself and leave your stuff at the shore unattended? Unless the place your staying at is super close to the water? Or do you only bring your gopro and surfboard only with you?

[@sbnqy]

Great videos Dan they give me itchy feet again 😅 Would you recommend El Salvador for families and do you think you could do a video in the future for best family surf destinations? Might have to wait until you have a family of your own for that one 😎🤙

[@krishnaveganathar]

Low tide was way too shallow for me at El Sunzal. So that obviously limited when it was surfable, I felt. But I still had a great trip here, per Dan’s recommendation. And there was vegan food available in a few spots, thank God.

[@laowai2000]

Looks incredible.. Dream location...

[@dudeleboski2692]

Dan, honestly, how much would it cost to rent long time. Please make more vids on this country. I’m impressed by Bukele.

[@gabrieltellier5950]

What about El Zonte and k59?

[@Dtansing1]

Thanks dude I'm still hesitant ad it's still a sketchy place to visit. I'd go in a group but not by myself. Safety in numbers for me.

[@iweyo1425]

Good luck finding a safer place

[@paulsmith5167]

Another excellent video 👍

[@DavidSmith-lj1yz]

Living the dream! Good onya!

[@funkybunkyus]

Great info! Thanks

[@GnCosta-ge9ec]

Great content !! Thanks

[@dudeleboski2692]

President Bukele seems quite welcoming to outsiders who want to move there.

[@sarahjane4908]

Or visit as a tourist. He seems genuinely proud of his country.

[@dudeleboski2692]

What’s the wind like last hour Dan? What is the best wind swell direction? Northern hemisphere winter any good? How long can you stay as a Brit."?

[@DanHarmon123]

Hey mate!! I think 180-day visas on arrival for us! Swell is just W/S all the time between April and October, not sure about off season!

[@smashschool6747]

It’s only offshore before 10am and after 5pm.

[@scottanderson968]

Thanks for this video Dan! I’ve never been but I have been considering going. I’m goofy so are there any good lefts besides bocana? I don’t mind going backside but it’s kinda brutal to be backside an entire trip 😉

[@dawsonbolus]

theres a good left north near mizata

[@DanHarmon123]

Hahah, there's kinda of a shorey left at Zonte, but it's not epic! I think there are some lesser known lefts, but you'll have to do some digging haha ;)

[@hipsonsogbo]

Good info, I was in El Salvador last year. The vibe around el tunco put me off and the cost was quite high for Central America. Should maybe mention they use USD. Bitcoin is legal tender but the locals weren’t really clued up on bitcoin. Keep sharing your travels man. You should try get to some lesser known spots around the world once you’ve covered these main areas, would be cool to see what you find.

[@hipsonsogbo]

@@Jason124-zp9os haha it's quite common in surf culture to think you own a break, or can hide it from others, hopefully one day surfers get over this type of thinking

[@chrissepic1669]

@@hipsonsogbo It should take a bit more effort than just watching a KZbin video though, don't you think?

[@hipsonsogbo]

@@chrissepic1669 why? When we can get info about surf breaks from KZbin, why make it harder for ourselves and others. That's retarded.

[@hipsonsogbo]

@@chrissepic1669 easier to watch KZbin, get information without leaving the house

[@hipsonsogbo]

@@Jason124-zp9os have you done an IQ test before, would love to know the result.

[@WiZoRD_C45]

If you ever venture to Aotearoa we should link up, cheers cuzz.

[@michaelj8793]

It's also the safest country in the Western hemisphere Thanks to the president it's going to continue to grow for the foreseeable future it will Definitely be our next adventure for the whole family Thanks for sharing as always my friend Dan the Man ps,your book is on its way to me very excited to check it out Be well and Safe travels 👍🤙🏻

[@DanHarmon123]

Hey Michael! Wicked, defo a wicked place to check out mate! Epic man, really hope you enjoy it :))

[@jamesplaum1927]

good video. did you stay in any other area of el salvador as well?

[@DanHarmon123]

Thanks James! I didn't unfortunately... would love to next time though :)

[@michaelhanson7126]

hi if i go a little inland and ride a bicycle how much would cheap a small apartment be or studio US dollar

[@dudeleboski2692]

Direct flights from UK EU How much please Dan?

[@justincreamer5404]

Thanks dude!

[@Peziozi]

Do you like more Nica or El Salvador?

[@michaelmcginty2766]

❤❤❤

[@hughlawson5399]

my mate surfed here 10 years ago and said he had to walk to the water with a rock held over his head so he wouldn't get robbed.

[@bonitoludi]

Does Bukele allow surf in El Salvador?

[@sarahjane4908]

It’s only murder rape and government corruption he has a problem with

[@oxoClareNoxo]

$1 for a papusa 🤯 In 2019 I was getting 3 for $1.

[@petersheely7246]

👍😎

[@skinrat81374]

🤙

[@oxoClareNoxo]

I used to live in San Blas but left in 2019. Back then getting public transport meant risking your life, literally. So different now. Far less tourists then though I bet!

[@Riker-ER]

👍

[@hudboys8120]

Dangerous ass place

[@gerdalva5720]

safest country in the americas, you don't know a thing.

[@hudboys8120]

@@gerdalva5720 lol ok

[@gerdalva5720]

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