Playa El Zonte · El Salvador

El Salvador's
Home of Adventure

01 — Our Story

More than a hotel.
a way to feel El Salvador.

We seek to offer an experience beyond the hotel itself. Surf the best waves, hike to the top of an incredible volcano, understand how coffee is made and try the best pupusas in town. We want you to never forget El Salvador.

Michanti is the first in a chain of boutique houses that connect a love for nature with a passion for adventure — a place to exchange culture, experiences, stories and good vibes, working together with the local communities wherever we are.

02 — Adventures

Four ways to live it

Surf

Paddle into warm tropical waves two minutes from your room.

Explore

Volcano summits, coffee trails, waterfalls and Maya ruins.

Eat & Drink

Local ingredients, vegan options and La Sucia — our signature burger.

Stay

Comfortable rooms, a refreshing pool and hammock paradise.

03 — Surf

300 days of waves a year

Consistent surf graces El Salvador for more than 300 days a year, from world-class waves to beginner spots. From our base in El Zonte, more than 10 spots are less than an hour away — getting you surfed out is our goal.

The spots

El Zonte

Our home break. A right-hand point break, an A-frame rivermouth and a sand-bottom beachbreak — all incredibly fun when they're on.

Punta Roca

The crown jewel of El Salvador surf. A world-class righthand pointbreak with leg-burning lines and barreling sections.

Bocana

One of the rare lefts in El Salvador — a rock-bottom rivermouth in El Tunco, fun walls and occasional barrels from 2 to 6 feet.

El Salvador West

A 3-hour drive to Las Flores and Punta Mango — long sand-bottom lines and the hollowest barrels in town.

KM 59

A perfect right just 10 minutes from El Zonte — nice carving walls and barreling sections at the right tide.

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04 — Explore & Culture

El Salvador's best-kept secrets

A small country packed with adventures — from beaches to volcanoes, colonial towns and hot-spring waterfalls. Dull moments are not on the agenda.

Tour 01

Ruta de las Flores

Stroll the colonial towns of Juayua and Ataco — century churches, amazing landscapes and artisanal shops. For those seeking local culture.

Tour 02

Tamanique Waterfalls

More than 5 waterfalls and natural pools. Lush paths, cool-water swims and a little adrenaline rush.

Tour 03

Santa Ana Volcano

An emerald-lagoon crater, black sand volcano and a crater lake — one of El Salvador's top wonders and a tour of amazing views.

Tour 04

Volcano + Coatepeque Lake

The best complement to a volcano hike — finish with a dip in lake waters, relax, cool off and enjoy a delicious meal.

Tour 05

Hot Springs

Warm-water pools in the midst of a coffee plantation in Ahuachapan, plus a volcanic mud bath and a temazcal experience.

Tour 06

Maya Tour 1

The anthropology museum, a panoramic ride through the San Salvador volcano and the Ruins of San Andrés.

Tour 07

Maya Tour 2

Tazumal — one of the main Mayan ruins — then Atiquizaya town and the hot-spring waterfalls of Malacatiupán.

Tour 08

Coffee Tour

Learn how one of the best coffees in the world is made. Hike the farms, roast your own cup and enjoy a private tasting.

Tour 09

San Salvador City

The historic center — the National Palace, central market, historic churches and one of El Salvador's oldest social clubs.

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05 — Eat & Drink

Taste the local

From vegan and sweet to savory and fulfilling — unique tastes built on the highest-quality local ingredients. From La Sucia, our signature burger, to cold beers and stiff cocktails.

Food Menu Drinks Menu

06 — Rooms

A room for every traveller

Comfortable rooms, refreshing pool, sweet hammock paradise. Breakfast and coffee included with each.

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Superior Double Room with Bunk Bed

A spacious room with a queen bed and an extra bunk — great for couples or a small family.

Room

1 Queen bed with A/C
Bunk bed
Private bath with hot shower
High-speed Wi-Fi
Breakfast included

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Double Room Garden View

Two single beds and a desk, overlooking the garden.

Room

2 Single beds with A/C
High-speed Wi-Fi
Breakfast included

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Superior Double Room King Bed

A king bed with an optional single — flexible for couples or a friend.

Room

1 King bed with A/C
Optional single bed
Desk
High-speed Wi-Fi
Breakfast included

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Deluxe Double Room

A queen bed plus an extra bunk for whoever joins the trip.

Room

1 Queen bed with A/C
Extra bunk bed
High-speed Wi-Fi
Breakfast included

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Apartment Studio

A self-contained refuge — queen bed, private bath, kitchen and desk.

Apartment

1 Queen bed with A/C
Private bath with hot shower
Kitchen
Desk
Smart TV
High-speed Wi-Fi
Breakfast included

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Apartment · King Bed, Terrace

Second-floor quarters with a king bed, sofa bed and furnished terrace.

Apartment

1 King bed with A/C
Sofa bed
Furnished terrace
Kitchenette
Desk
Smart TV
Private bath with hot shower
High-speed Wi-Fi
Breakfast included

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Superior Room · King Bed (2nd Floor Wing)

More space, same vibe — a king bed with an optional single on the 2nd-floor wing.

Room

1 King bed with A/C
Optional single bed
Private bath with hot shower
High-speed Wi-Fi
Breakfast included

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Economy Double or Triple Room · Beach Break

Multiple beds, desk and private bath — the long-game choice near the beach.

Room

Multiple beds with A/C
Desk
High-speed Wi-Fi
Breakfast included

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Shared Economy Mixed Dorm (x4)

Four beds, shared bathroom, AC and Wi-Fi — the social entry point for the nomad.

Dorm

4 Dorm beds with A/C
Shared bathroom
High-speed Wi-Fi
Pool access

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07 — Gallery

The Michanti property

Pool, garden, hammocks, open-air terrace and the restaurant — a look around the place you'll call home.

07 — Voices

What people say

"Impeccable facilities, excellent food and drink, fabulous hygiene. A welcoming, first-class atmosphere, looked after by a helpful, polite and friendly staff. Highly recommended!"

Rudy · El Salvador

"From start to finish the staff were exceptional and very accommodating. So close to the beach and the surf was great. Amazing breakfast."

Kerry · United Kingdom

"A great experience. The rooms were clean, the food delicious and the staff very pleasant."

José Orellana · El Salvador

"Everything is perfect! The rooms are beautiful, the bedding excellent. The restaurant is very good, the pool is lovely and the staff very kind."

Ines · France

"I travelled for a month to surf the La Libertad area. The service was impeccable and the people very friendly. I recommend it 100%."

Guillermo González · El Salvador

"Comfortable, well priced, great staff and food. The beds and pillows were so comfortable, donation-based yoga classes were great, staff exceptionally friendly."

Natasha · Spain