{"id":9136,"date":"2022-02-13T11:51:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-13T11:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/?p=9136"},"modified":"2022-11-23T01:00:30","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T01:00:30","slug":"el-zonte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/beaches\/el-zonte\/","title":{"rendered":"\u25b7 EL ZONTE BEACH \u00bb What to see and do. The best for surfing."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you want to visit a beach where you can practice water sports and relax simultaneously, the ideal tourist destination is <strong>El Zonte beach<\/strong>. You can enjoy a landscape full of life, excitement, and a unique family atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>choose between swimming<\/strong> in the sea or the river flowing into it. Undoubtedly, you will have an unforgettable experience. Do you want to know more about <strong>El Zonte beach<\/strong>? Come and discover it below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column box-grey\">\n<p class=\"clasificacion tituloinfo\">Data from Zonte Beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Country:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/\">El Salvador<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Department:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/departments\/la-libertad\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9368\">La Libertad<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Category:<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/beaches\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8767\">Beaches<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Municipality:<\/th><td>Chiltiup\u00e1n<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"> Waves:<\/th><td>Strong between 1 <br>and 3 meters<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Tip:<\/th><td>Ideal for surfing<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><\/th><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column box-grey\">\n<p class=\"ubicacion tituloinfo\">Location of Zonte Beach<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=playa+el+zonte&amp;sxsrf=ALiCzsaJt3hT9oPozwa3D7DKpPckJLg-wg:1669165130399&amp;uact=5&amp;gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQ6CggAEEcQ1gQQsAM6CAgAEJIDELADOgwILhDIAxCwAxBDGAE6FQguEMkDEMcBENEDEMgDELADEEMYAToECCMQJzoECC4QQzoICC4QgAQQsQM6BQguEIAEOgcILhCABBAKSgQIQRgASgQIRhgAUIcEWLEMYNQNaAFwAXgAgAGGAYgB2waSAQMwLjeYAQCgAQHIAQvAAQHaAQQIARgI&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwifwZvsjMP7AhXZRjABHdeZCXQQ_AUoAnoECAEQBA\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ubicacion-de-Playa-el-Zonte.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery\" title=\"\u25b7 EL ZONTE BEACH \u00bb What to see and do. The best for surfing.\" alt=\"Location of Zonte Beach\" class=\"wp-image-9151\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Location of Zonte Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ubicacion-y-caracteristicas-de-playa-el-zonte\">Location and characteristics of Zonte beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>El <strong>Zonte beach is in La Libertad department<\/strong>, specifically in the <strong>municipality of Chiltiup\u00e1n<\/strong>. It is one of the most visited coasts because of its easy access and is considered one of the best <strong>beaches in El Salvador<\/strong> for surfing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Playa-el-Zonte.jpg\" alt=\"Zonte Beach\" class=\"wp-image-9160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Playa-el-Zonte.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Playa-el-Zonte-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Playa-el-Zonte-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Playa-el-Zonte-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zonte Beach. Photo by Martin Haeusler. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As part of its <strong>most relevant features<\/strong>, you can appreciate a landscape that provides a sense of freedom and harmony. As if that were not enough, its surroundings have been taken care of to preserve its natural aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, it has a <strong>wave formation at different heights<\/strong> and strengths, considering the end of the beach where it is located. Also, the mouth of a river is one of the leading causes of the waves being stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Desembocadura-del-rio-en-el-Zonte.jpg\" alt=\"Mouth of the river in the Zonte\" class=\"wp-image-9156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Desembocadura-del-rio-en-el-Zonte.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Desembocadura-del-rio-en-el-Zonte-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Desembocadura-del-rio-en-el-Zonte-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Desembocadura-del-rio-en-el-Zonte-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mouth of the river in the Zonte. Photo by Martin Haeusler. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, unlike other beaches, you can find hotels and cabins to stay very close to the shore. As well as restaurants and areas to <em>enjoy with family and friends<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"que-hacer-en-playa-el-zonte\">What to do in Zonte beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can walk, camp at <strong>El Zonte beach<\/strong>, and enjoy the view and the river. However, its most important attraction is surfing. However, if you want to go all along the coast, you will find endless <strong>lodging options<\/strong> in the vicinity of the river: either inns, luxury hotels, and houses, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Zonte.jpg\" alt=\"El Zonte\" class=\"wp-image-9159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Zonte.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Zonte-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Zonte-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Zonte-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">El Zonte. Photo by Martin Haeusler. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want to camp, you must ask permission from the locals, as there are specific areas marked to place the tents. <strong>What if you want to practice or learn to surf<\/strong>? If you don&#8217;t know how to surf, you can hire an instructor in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, their stations are <strong>near the river<\/strong>, and many also offer <strong>board rentals<\/strong>. So you won&#8217;t have any problem if you are looking for an extreme aquatic adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Visita-Playa-el-Zonte.jpg\" alt=\"Visit Zonte Beach\" class=\"wp-image-9154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Visita-Playa-el-Zonte.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Visita-Playa-el-Zonte-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Visita-Playa-el-Zonte-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Visita-Playa-el-Zonte-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visit Zonte Beach. Photo by Carlos Lowry. Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Finally, if you are looking for a <strong>quieter activity<\/strong>, lie back and enjoy the sun, the breeze, and the ocean. <strong>Play beach soccer or volleyball<\/strong> and go horseback riding as long as it is low season. Because in high season, there are a lot of tourists and it will be a little challenging to do this kind of activities or sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"oleaje-y-clima-de-playa-el-zonte\">Surf and weather at el Zonte beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The swell at <strong>El Zonte beach<\/strong> is constant, making it attractive for surfers. In this sense, it can reach a wave formation that exceeds 3.5 m in height, depending on the year&#8217;s season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During high tide, the swell is usually highly aggressive, so tourists are advised not to head for the rocky area of the beach. As for the weather, <strong>we should take some precautions during the visit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hacer-surf-en-Playa-el-Zonte.jpg\" alt=\"Surfing at Zonte Beach\" class=\"wp-image-9161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hacer-surf-en-Playa-el-Zonte.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hacer-surf-en-Playa-el-Zonte-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hacer-surf-en-Playa-el-Zonte-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Hacer-surf-en-Playa-el-Zonte-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Surfing at Zonte Beach. Photo by Rene Mayorga Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For example, wear beach and <strong>loose-fitting clothing<\/strong>, hydrate constantly, and use sunscreen. It is because the whole year is sunny to such an extent that the average temperatures range from 25\u00b0C and can reach 34\u00b0 or 35\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gastronomia\">Gastronomy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>El Zonte beach<\/strong>, you will not have to worry about where or what you will eat during your visit because both inside the beach and in its surroundings, you will find many restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Undoubtedly, it will be the best opportunity to enjoy and taste the most emblematic gastronomic dishes of the <strong>region and El Salvador<\/strong>. Of course, being in a beach area, the most delicious recipes are prepared with fresh products.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Playa-el-Zonte-en-la-Libertad.jpg\" alt=\"Zonte Beach in La Libertad\" class=\"wp-image-9158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Playa-el-Zonte-en-la-Libertad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Playa-el-Zonte-en-la-Libertad-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Playa-el-Zonte-en-la-Libertad-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Playa-el-Zonte-en-la-Libertad-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zonte Beach in La Libertad. Photo by Martin Haeusler. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>An example of this is fried fish, seafood, and various recipes that include seashells. On the other hand, you will also find international and traditional dishes such as <strong>minutas, tamales, cocktails, sweets, and pupusas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lugares-cercanos-a-playa-el-zonte\">Places near El Zonte beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To visit and get to know <strong>El Zonte beach<\/strong>, you don&#8217;t need to choose the best time of the year but the one that allows you to make a <strong>complete tour of the region<\/strong>. So, if you come to spend a few days of vacation and do not want to do anything else, you should know some nearby beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/beaches\/majahual\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9106\">Majahual beach<\/a><\/strong>, where you can enjoy a warm climate and calm waves and do any activity you want. We continue with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/beaches\/el-sunzal\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6074\">El Sunzal beach<\/a><\/strong>, also known as one of the best beaches in El Salvador. As well as <strong>La Paz and El Obispo beaches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Zonte-en-la-Libertad.jpg\" alt=\"El Zonte at La Libertad.\" class=\"wp-image-9157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Zonte-en-la-Libertad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Zonte-en-la-Libertad-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Zonte-en-la-Libertad-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/El-Zonte-en-la-Libertad-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">El Zonte at La Libertad. Photo by Martin Haeusler. Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The most incredible thing is that you can go from one beach to another in just a few minutes since they are within the coastline, and you could say they are next to each other. So now you know, <strong>if you are looking for a different beach<\/strong>, visit the great El Zonte beach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to visit a beach where you can practice water sports and relax simultaneously, the ideal tourist destination is El Zonte beach. You can enjoy a landscape full of life, excitement, and a unique family atmosphere. You can choose between swimming in the sea or the river flowing into it. Undoubtedly, you will &#8230; <a title=\"\u25b7 EL ZONTE BEACH \u00bb What to see and do. The best for surfing.\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/beaches\/el-zonte\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about \u25b7 EL ZONTE BEACH \u00bb What to see and do. 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