Analyzing Central American Surf Towns: El Tunco

I have been in El Tunco, El Salvador for a few days now and am ready to give it my scores for potential places to live.

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CLIMATE 7.1/10 Less hot than El Paredon, more vegetation but not super lush. Beach not as pretty. ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░

WALKABILITY 8.9/10 Two perpendicular streets, small and very walkable. Clean, paved, easy main center. ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░

INFRASTRUCTURE 9.3/10 Off the charts. Roads nicer than the US. Great cafes, wifi, cheap pupusas, diverse food. ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░

HOBBIES 6.9/10 Coined surf city, great breaks and shops. Wish there were more activities beyond surfing. ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░

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THE VERDICT

I actually could see myself living here for parts of the year. I think that is a first I have ever felt! It is not too hippie, lots of digital nomads, it is cheap with good food and great weather. The people are nice and the surf is great.

The only thing I think that could make it better is a little more lush environment, more fruits and animals and life. I loved Costa Rica because there are monkeys and sloths and big leaves and fruit stands all about. Also the beach here could be better for chilling and prettiness.

Overall I am really satisfied, but would love to find the place that checks all these boxes. Maybe the Nicoya Peninsula is that place??

COMPARISON SO FAR • El Paredon, Guatemala: 5.8/10 • El Tunco, El Salvador: 8.1/10 • Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: Coming soon...