
Dark sand surf beach, quieter than El Cuco
El Esterón Beach, Chirilagua, San Miguel
Playa El Esterón is a beach on the eastern coast, in the municipality of Chirilagua, San Miguel, adjacent to El Cuco. It is a dark sand beach popular among surfers, offering a more tranquil atmosphere than El Cuco. There are a few accommodations and eateries available. It is part of the beach corridor that the Surf City II road connected by land in 2025. You can reach it by land from El Cuco. The visit combines surfing, swimming, and relaxation in front of the Pacific Ocean.
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El Esterón Beach, Chirilagua, San Miguel
How to get there
By land from El Cuco, heading east along the coastal corridor.
Check the swell forecast for the best waves.
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