"Safety for Traveling Surfers in El Salvador"

Traveling to El Salvador with AST

El Salvador, though one of the world's smaller countries, holds numerous elements of the rest of the Central American region - in miniature. Its proponents claim that the country's ancient Maya sites, volcanoes, jungles, and beaches rival those of its neighbors, while the hospitality of its people is unmatched anywhere in the world. And because of its size, every attraction is easily accessible.

El Salvador's government has focused on developing it's tourism industry which has grown drastically over recent years. Last year tourism accounted for 4.6% of El Salvador's GDP where 10 years ago, it was only at 0.4%. Most tourists are seeking out El Salvador's beaches or nightlife. Surfing has been gaining popularity in recent years as more surfers visit the coast of La Libertad and the east side of the country, finding emptier surf lineups when compared with other countries. Also, the use of the US Dollar as currency and short direct flights from most US cities make the country very easy to visit from the US.

If you’re interested in traveling to El Salvador, safety is probably your biggest concern. The country has a fairly recent history of conflict and violence. But the civil war has ended. Is El Salvador’s lingering reputation deserved?

The easiest answer? No and yes. Most of El Salvador is safer than ever before. However, some areas are safer than others. And certain parts of the country are more (and less) safe than the rest.

While various Central America travel guides, the U.S. Consulate, and “the word on the street” tend to differ, all agree that a level of street smarts is the key to staying safe in El Salvador. Much of it boils down to common sense. If you avoid situations that could put you in obvious danger—like walking alone in a dodgy neighborhood at night—the odds are definitely in your favor for a secure and unforgettable Central America vacation. 

Traveling with AST, you’ll get, Hassle free trips, without language problems, public transports, surfboard transportation, etc. It is all organized, from your arrival to the airport to your stat in comfortable and clean accommodation, good meals, transport to the beaches, and the best you get is all the local knowledge about surfing and safety.

When traveling with AST, someone will be at the airport to meet you, regardless of what time you arrive, your beds will be ready, your food will be ready, clean rooms, proper toilets! "The best local surf guides" in the area that will advise you where to go surf and when, What tides, what winds, where to go in and out of the water, etc. They will take you to that magical place that you would never in the world find on your own or would take ages to do so, wasting your precious time!

Artical by Jorge Menjivar
AST Owner Central America