I wouldn't stay in La Libertad, if you do do not go out after dark. I've been to el salvy 5 times and there are many places to stay for cheap....
Marias in Rincon is a good wave for longboards and not as heavy, very crowded though.
No nightlife? Dude you were there in the rainy season, El Tunco on a Friday in the dry season is pumping with nightlife, ever been to D'rocas?...
Surf in cold water all year till Summer. Hatteras is a 2 hour drive. Locals in El Salvador are my friends actually boss. They may dislike gringos...
Looking for ideas for a trip over Christmas/New Years. Usually do El Slavador in March and it has been good, did PR last April and it was fun....
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