El Zonte beach

Beaches

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November 8th 2007
After breakfast in the same deserted restaurant we decide we need to change beach plans. We get the 10.30 chicken bus to La Libertad and accept the first place we find. Perhaps because it is backpacker luxury! 2 double beds, own bathroom, table and chairs, arm chairs, fridge, TV and air con, for $20 the room!!!!!! We get straight to the cash machine and then the supermarket. Finally some healthy ... read more

Central America Caribbean » El Salvador » Western » La Libertad

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El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839. A 12-year civil war, which cost about 75,000 lives, was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a treaty that prov... ... read more