GOOD TO KNOW
BEACH ETIQUETTE: The black volcanic beaches are El Paredón’s crown jewel, beloved by locals and visitors alike. Treat them like royalty—no littering and no glass bottles. Bring bug spray at sunset or the sandflies will ruin the moment!
CASH IS KING: While some trendy spots take cards, cash is your golden ticket for street food, surf lessons, and fresh seafood. Make sure you bring enough Guatemalan quetzales, as there's currently only one ATM in El Paredón inside the Super 24 convenience store in town, but it's notoriously temperamental — sometimes working, sometimes not.
ISLAND TIME IS REAL: Things move slowly here, and that’s the beauty of it. Life in El Paredón is casual and unhurried. Whether you’re waiting for a fresh coconut or a tuk-tuk ride, just relax—it’s all part of the charm.
SURFER’S PARADISE: El Paredón’s surf breaks are legendary. If you’re still figuring out which way to hold a board, take a lesson from one of the many surf schools in the area.
CASH IS KING: While some trendy spots take cards, cash is your golden ticket for street food, surf lessons, and fresh seafood. Make sure you bring enough Guatemalan quetzales, as there's currently only one ATM in El Paredón inside the Super 24 convenience store in town, but it's notoriously temperamental — sometimes working, sometimes not.
ISLAND TIME IS REAL: Things move slowly here, and that’s the beauty of it. Life in El Paredón is casual and unhurried. Whether you’re waiting for a fresh coconut or a tuk-tuk ride, just relax—it’s all part of the charm.
SURFER’S PARADISE: El Paredón’s surf breaks are legendary. If you’re still figuring out which way to hold a board, take a lesson from one of the many surf schools in the area.