There are two official currencies in El Salvador, US dollar and bitcoin. Every beach bar in El Zonte accepts bitcoin, but the prices here are much higher than in neighboring Guatemala. Even though it is one of the most popular coastal towns in the country, El Zonte is visibly poor, only the main road is paved, all other streets are dirt roads.
The days are very hot here. Even after sunset there is no breeze from the sea. The hot air just hangs motionless. Black volcanic sand and rocks is all you can expect here. El Zonte Beach is popular with wealthier Salvadorans and young amateur surfers from all over the world.
