A surf trip summary.....
1. wake up at 4:30 a.m., watch the sunrise, take some pictures
2. surf, swim in the pool
3. eat, then nap, stay cool anyway possible!!!
4. swim, surf again (if it's not too windy)
5. eat, head to bed by 9 p.m.
-throw in a day trip to see the sights and an overnight trip to Las Flores and you truly have the perfect surf trip :)
Here are a few photos from our trip...will post more to facebook over the next week.
--Qi-x (El Tunco)--
Our home away from home...great people, awesome vibe, chill place (thank you Francisco!!!) I would highly recommend this place to anyone that is planning to stay in El Tunco!
--El Tunco--
A tranquil beach with a large rock that resembles a pig....full of surfers, backpackers and people from around the world. If you're looking for a true surf culture this is your place.....
--El Sunzal--
Apparently Sunzal breaks 365 days out of the year...if you're looking for consistent surf, this spot is money. The paddle out is pretty long, but so are the rides. We surfed Sunzal pretty much everyday. A perfect right point break with rides that go on forever I consider this the best wave I have ever surfed. The lineup tended to be crowded with surfers of all abilities. We were lucky enough to actually see Sunzal firing, it was 8-10 ft the last two days we were there. We were warned by the locals that when the surf was big the current was strong. This became very obvious as I watched people paddle out and drift quickly east. I was unsure whether or not I was going to paddle out, but after watching people go out and studying the wave for about a half hour we head out. After 3 or so exhausting hours and a mild sunburn we decide to call it quits. Our last day and one that couldn't have ended better...damn I'm gonna miss that wave.
Unfortunately none of these photos do this wave justice!!!! I preferred to ride this wave, not take pictures of it :) But I promise you if you like a right point break and you like a long ride, this wave is PERFECT!!
--La Bocana--
A fierce left, fast, steep, and barreling on a good day....a great photo spot because the wave broke very close to the beach. A favorite of the locals and firing our last two days in El Tunco. 8-12 ft at low tide...
--Las Flores--
Well worth the 2 1/2 hour drive from El Tunco!!! A completely deserted surf break, surrounded by jungle and absolutely breathtaking. We stayed at a small hostel/surfcamp with a few other guys from the states that were all there for the coming swell. Our dinner was fresh fish, rice and a salad cooked by the locals, $3 for our dinner and $15 for the night. Our room resembled a cell in Alcatraz, but the view was priceless. The night we arrived the surf was small, but the swell came in overnight and Las Flores was a perfect barrel by morning. The a.m. lineup (5 a.m.) had at least 25 guys, all extremely GOOD surfers, I truly consider myself lucky to have caught "A" wave there. With no chance of catching a wave at the peak (a 7'6" just won't make the cut :( I had to wait on the inside section and find a wave without a guy on it already...haha good luck with that!!
--Lake Coatepeque--
One of the "new" 7 wonders of the world--truly breathtaking!!!!
--Volcanos--
Amazingly beautiful and still active, here are a few of the volcanos that we saw.
--Coffee Plantations--
--Tazumal Ruins--
Part of the Mayan Ruins, this is merely the top of the pyramid. The ruins lay in the middle of a small town and the people still actively dig to try to uncover more of this amazing site.
1. wake up at 4:30 a.m., watch the sunrise, take some pictures
2. surf, swim in the pool
3. eat, then nap, stay cool anyway possible!!!
4. swim, surf again (if it's not too windy)
5. eat, head to bed by 9 p.m.
-throw in a day trip to see the sights and an overnight trip to Las Flores and you truly have the perfect surf trip :)
Here are a few photos from our trip...will post more to facebook over the next week.
Our home away from home...great people, awesome vibe, chill place (thank you Francisco!!!) I would highly recommend this place to anyone that is planning to stay in El Tunco!
I got to wake up to this every morning...I'm a lucky girl ;)
A tranquil beach with a large rock that resembles a pig....full of surfers, backpackers and people from around the world. If you're looking for a true surf culture this is your place.....
Apparently Sunzal breaks 365 days out of the year...if you're looking for consistent surf, this spot is money. The paddle out is pretty long, but so are the rides. We surfed Sunzal pretty much everyday. A perfect right point break with rides that go on forever I consider this the best wave I have ever surfed. The lineup tended to be crowded with surfers of all abilities. We were lucky enough to actually see Sunzal firing, it was 8-10 ft the last two days we were there. We were warned by the locals that when the surf was big the current was strong. This became very obvious as I watched people paddle out and drift quickly east. I was unsure whether or not I was going to paddle out, but after watching people go out and studying the wave for about a half hour we head out. After 3 or so exhausting hours and a mild sunburn we decide to call it quits. Our last day and one that couldn't have ended better...damn I'm gonna miss that wave.
Unfortunately none of these photos do this wave justice!!!! I preferred to ride this wave, not take pictures of it :) But I promise you if you like a right point break and you like a long ride, this wave is PERFECT!!
A fierce left, fast, steep, and barreling on a good day....a great photo spot because the wave broke very close to the beach. A favorite of the locals and firing our last two days in El Tunco. 8-12 ft at low tide...
Well worth the 2 1/2 hour drive from El Tunco!!! A completely deserted surf break, surrounded by jungle and absolutely breathtaking. We stayed at a small hostel/surfcamp with a few other guys from the states that were all there for the coming swell. Our dinner was fresh fish, rice and a salad cooked by the locals, $3 for our dinner and $15 for the night. Our room resembled a cell in Alcatraz, but the view was priceless. The night we arrived the surf was small, but the swell came in overnight and Las Flores was a perfect barrel by morning. The a.m. lineup (5 a.m.) had at least 25 guys, all extremely GOOD surfers, I truly consider myself lucky to have caught "A" wave there. With no chance of catching a wave at the peak (a 7'6" just won't make the cut :( I had to wait on the inside section and find a wave without a guy on it already...haha good luck with that!!
Our place for the night....
The boat heading to Punta Mango
One of the "new" 7 wonders of the world--truly breathtaking!!!!
Amazingly beautiful and still active, here are a few of the volcanos that we saw.
Part of the Mayan Ruins, this is merely the top of the pyramid. The ruins lay in the middle of a small town and the people still actively dig to try to uncover more of this amazing site.
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