You can drive dirt road and park at villager's houses and walk the 250 yard trail to the beach . Or by boat from las Flores, a $40 U.S.D. gets you there and the boat stays with you the whole morning. The boat has capacity for 5 surfers.
It is a fairly new spot in El Salvador, it was found around five years ago. If you hit it on the right day and if you have the guts you will get a tube session you´ll never forget. Why do i say the guts? Because it´s a hollow very powerfull and fast wave.
General
I beleive that after Punta Roca it is the second best surf spot in El Salvador.
Didn't go to ES
Hey, whoever you are, thanks for responding to my inquiries about the El Cuco area. I ended up going to Panama and got so much good surf there, I never went any further. Regarding your comments about the crowds and the locals, the unfortunate fact about almost all of the premier waves in Central America, is crowds. Central America is crowded, no doubt about it. But if you are a reasonably competent surfer and have a little time to ride out a swell, you will get your share and be stoked.
comment by epicwaves, 2007-05-03 01:30:20
Miraflores Hotel El Cuco
I hope you did not go yet. if you do not want to stay at wavehunters place and save some bucks, stay at a new hotel at las Flores,with an amazing view on las flores, check out www.epicsurfingaventures.com/miraflores, a lot cheaper! they also arrange trips to punta mango. have a great trip!
comment by Anonymous, 2007-04-20 20:10:56
wild east sucks
JB, sorry if it's too late and you're already there . . . Cuco has lots of hotels, the best value is the one right in town with the full bar. aircon/cable/private bath for $27/night. Friendly staff and owner.Overall, I was not too impressed w the wild east. I'm not saying this to keep people from going there because I will prolly never go back. the waves can be epic but the locals will not allow you to get a set wave at las flores, even if you play it cool. the rest of the breaks are boat access only $$$$. these breaks are only epic w big swells. wavehunters/punta mango has ruined this area. you are better off around la lib/sunzal because the vibe is much better and the choice of easily accessible waves is much higher.
comment by JB, 2007-06-12 05:06:50