If you’re debating going to El Salvador because you haven’t heard much about the towns there aside from surfing — Go to Juayua.

Nestled in the mountains you won’t be surfing or sunbathing, but if you come on the weekends you won’t even miss it. There are plenty of restaurants and bars, but the open-air food vendors marginalize any other plans you might have had. And with one of the most hospitable hostels found anywhere, Juayua is a must see town in Central America.

GETTING // GOING

San Salvador — Juayua

Ataco — Juayua

SLEEPING

Hostel Anuahac

EATING

Food festival