Puro Surf
El Zonte, La Libertad, El Salvador
Oceanfront surf hotel and academy with excellent food, top-notch training facilities, and epic waves out front.
Infinity pool. Check. Ocean views from every room. Check. Carver skatepark. Check. Full-size gym, yoga studio, and 25-meter lap pool. Check. Super friendly staff and knowledgeable surf instructors. Triple check. When we say that Puro Surf Hotel and Performance Academy has it all, we mean it.
Located in the quiet little village of El Zonte in El Salvador, Puro Surf sits perched on a cliff with sweeping views of the Pacific and a very consistent right hand point break. The 13-room boutique hotel is the perfect place to leave behind any stress and relax into a surf-eat-sleep rhythm at a comfortable place that covers all the bases.
Aesthetically speaking, Puro Surf has some architectural eye candy, but it’s not all about the looks, the design is also highly functional. The beautiful palapa-style roof of the hotel’s restaurant Covana doubles as a rain catcher, helping the hotel recycle water naturally for their lawns, gardens, and property.
The hotel is strategically situated with easy walkable access to multiple surf breaks and you can check the waves from the infinity pool (always a plus). There’s a punchy and consistent beach break only a stone’s throw away, and if point breaks are more to your liking, take your pick, as there’s a consistent right point out front and a left point around the corner.
The on-site Surf Academy caters to surfers of all abilities, offering everything from fundamentals for beginners to coaching sessions and video analysis for more advanced surfers ready to take their surfing to the next level. All surf instructors are certified by the International Surfing Association and leverage the onsite training facilities to teach multiple aspects of surfing: technique, tactics, mind, and body.
Various Surf Camps and All-Inclusive Packages are available, making it easy to plan an awesome trip and take advantage of everything Puro Surf has to offer.
Our tailored surf trips include
Luxury accommodations
Trusted expert surf coaches and surf guides
Talented private chefs
Private transportation
Tailored trip & itinerary planning
Expertise & support before, during, and after your trip
Exclusive Lush Palm Travel Guide to the area
The Lowdown
VIBE: Modern comfort meets performance surf academy
LOCALE: Wave-rich oceanfront
ROOMS: 12 rooms of various sizes and a 2-bedroom apartment
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Yes
CLOSEST AIRPORT: El Salvador International Airport Oscar Arnulfo Romero (SAL)
Features
Inside
Rooms feature ocean views, floor-to-ceiling windows, plush beds, A/C, wifi, and a smart TV. Outfitted with handmade furniture and unique decor made by local craftsmen and artists, the comfy rooms are a perfect sanctuary to rest after an epic day of surf progression. Multiple options are available – from large suites for families to dorms for the solo traveler.
Outside
The property has lush green landscaping, ocean views from every angle, and plenty of places to relax in between surfs. With an infinity pool (where you can keep your eyes on the waves), lap pool, yoga studio, full gym, and a concrete wave skatepark, you’ll be living the dream and tapping into your full potential in and out of the water.
Eat & Drink
Puro Surf’s open-air oceanview restaurant Covana sits under a soaring palapa and serves up outstanding global cuisine and local Salvadoran flavors. The seafood-rich menu features everything from healthy eats to fresh ceviches to artisan sandos. Fresh ingredients are sourced from local farms and fishermen, and there’s also local craft beer and premium coffee on offer.
The Surf
El Salvador is the land of world-class righthand point breaks, but there are lefthand points, river mouths, and hollow A-frame beach breaks on offer too. Being a south-facing stretch of coast, the main surf season is from April to October, but there are fun waves and favorable winds year-round. November to March are great months for beginners to intermediate with often fun days for advanced surfers too. Whether you’re a beginner or pro, longboarder or shortboarder, there are a variety of waves to suit your ability and style.
WATER TEMP: 80 – 83 °F ( 27 – 28 °C) all year long but can get a bit cooler on occasion
PEAK SURF SEASON: April – October
SHOULDER SURF SEASON: Nov – March
SURF EXPERIENCE: Beginner to advanced
Rooms
All rooms have ocean views and are equipped with A/C, hot water, high-speed internet, a smart TV, and a safe. All stays include breakfast from a selection of the house breakfast menu.
The Deluxe King room features 1 King bed and a day bed which can comfortably accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. All rooms are equipped with A/C, hot water, high-speed WIFI, and a smart TV.
Max Guests: 3
Junior King rooms have 1 King bed and can comfortably accommodate 2 adults. All rooms are equipped with A/C, hot water, high-speed WIFI, and a smart TV.
Max Guests: 2
Double rooms feature 2 Full beds and 1 Day bed which can comfortably accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. All rooms are equipped with A/C, hot water, high-speed WIFI, and a smart TV.
Max Guests: 4
Triple Rooms feature 3 Full beds which can comfortably accommodate 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children. All rooms are equipped with A/C, hot water, high-speed WIFI, and a smart TV.
Max Guests: 4
The Treehouse Apartment can comfortably accommodate 5 people and features 2 bedrooms (one with a Queen bed and the other with a Queen bed and a day bed), a kitchen, and a living room. All rooms are equipped with A/C, hot water, high-speed WIFI, and a smart TV.
Max Guests: 5
The 2 Dorm Rooms have 4 and 6 bunk beds, shared bathrooms, and a common living room. All rooms are equipped with A/C, hot water, high-speed WIFI, and a smart TV.
Max Guests: 4 – 6 per dorm room
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Location
El Zonte, La Libertad, El Salvador
Details
Surf trips to this property are highly customizable. We specialize in private luxury surf trips for families and groups tailored to your surf level, surf style, and travel preferences. Whether you’re looking for a getaway that’s full of activities, super laid back, or somewhere in between, our expert travel designers will work with you to create your dream surf vacation.