Esencia Nativa Hostel & restaurant

Nestled in one of El Salvador best surf beaches, El Zonte, Esencia Nativa is the perfect place to come to escape and enjoy world famous waves, a great mellow atmosphere and our delicious restaurant.

This chilled out and intimate hostel is known for its lovely garden and fresh fruit smoothies, with comfortable well kept rooms (private or dorm style), a welcoming indoor common space, a refreshing pool, internet access and of course our four friendly dogs. Esencia Nativa has become a favorite for locals and travelers alike.

Located in playa El Zonte and only 45 minutes from the airport and no more than 10 minutes to the main best point breaks to practice surf such as Punta Roca, this is the perfect place to stay for surfers and travelers alike.

Location Information

Located in playa El Zonte, Esencia Nativa Hostel & restaurant is only 45 minutes from the airport and no more than 10 minutes to the main best point breaks to practice surf such as Punta Roca.

Nearby Puerto de La Libertad, has one of the country's major ports, and is a good area for tourism and surfing, as well as for eating the delicious salvadorian "cocteles" or "seviches".