Mango Point
World-class tubular right in Usulután, accessible only by boat or 4x4.
About Mango Point
Punta Mango is one of the most recognized waves in El Salvador, located in the Usulután department. It is a right point break with a rocky bottom: the southwest swell wraps around the point, and the wave runs long, with the inside section tubing when the sea is solid. The access is part of the allure, as it can only be reached by boat or 4x4 vehicle.
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Hours
Open 24 hours
Best time to visit
Southwest swell, between March and October.
Highlight
Only by boat or 4x4
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Brief History
The isolation of Punta Mango is what kept it intact. Without access via paved roads, for decades it was a wave reserved for those who took the effort to arrive by boat from El Cuco or to venture along dirt paths. This difficulty made it one of the least crowded rights in Central America despite its quality, and it gained a status of pilgrimage among surfers.
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Visit Tips
You can't reach it by regular car: it's by boat from El Cuco or a 4x4 vehicle.
Arrange transportation in advance; it's not a place you can get to on a whim.
The wave runs between 200 and 300 meters on a good day. Advanced level.
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