El Zonte
Playa El Zonte
A quieter surf bay than Tunco, known as “Bitcoin Beach,” where many shops accept bitcoin payments. It is a relaxed place to stay for a few days.
El Zonte lies about 7 km west of Tunco. It is a small bay embraced by rocky headlands, known for a consistent right-hand reef break that draws intermediate and advanced surfers. The atmosphere is more laid-back than in Tunco. Starting in 2019, the community “Bitcoin Beach” project was launched here, marking the start of El Salvador's adoption of bitcoin as legal tender. Many restaurants and shops in town still accept bitcoin payment. There are several surf guesthouses and yoga studios, good for a few days' stay. The shore has many rocks, so wear protective footwear when going into the water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- El Sunzal
- El Tunco Beach
- Tamanique Waterfalls
- Punta Roca
- Puerto de La Libertad
- Playa Mizata
- Walter Thilo Deininger National Park
- Playa San Diego