Punta Mango Reviews and Ratings
(El-Salvador – Costa del Balsamo)
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Visitor reviews of Punta Mango surf break
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“New owner of one year now, yes you can drive to Punta Mango, don't let that expensive resort steal all your money, come stay at the point no boat ride 10.00 less a/c can accommodate 12 people in two air conditioning. Nice rooms bring your food we have Everything else, surf is short walk to end of property, we can't get into Google cause we have no postal service, but we HAVE internet wifi as of today...we make it happen, from 25 a bed and less depending on how many per room, 6 people per room 100. Night yuo split, PayPal gladly accepted, email surfing2good@gmail for res. Or PayPal info see Facebook Damangohaus retreat, season June to October. Love to have you, Castle surfboards Honolulu, 808-753-6133”
Gary from UNITED STATES - 11 Apr 2016
Punta Mango Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 7 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.6(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.9(1: Punta Mango is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.2(1: Punta Mango is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo. 5: the best break in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.8(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Punta Mango can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Punta Mango, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.8(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Punta Mango are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.9(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Punta Mango is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to Punta Mango requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Punta Mango for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Punta Mango is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.3(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Punta Mango is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 1.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Punta Mango, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Punta Mango where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“The low ratings of access and eating and drinking, camping, probably come from boaters from las Flores vacation dest. There is great pizza at rancho mango, 2 to 3 hundred yards up to punta mango road. But most boaters don't come ashore...camping will be on rise w new camp ground, watch for upgrades, soon, hostels air cond rooms are available... Contact me for more info...G”
Gary from UNITED STATES - 25 Apr 2015
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