El Salvador
Al Suave
20 years ago Matt, now in his 40’s and living in L.A. took an expedition from his hometown Jersey City, New Jersey to Costa Rica to explore the tropical country and catch some waves, the country had become a destination amongst surfers. In one of his stops, Guatemala, someone recommended going through El Salvador, a destination most people skipped because of its reputation. He was assured that on the contrary, he would find kind people. And because of its tough reputation, he would find beaches with great waves, still unspoiled by tourism. As a curious traveler he decided to follow the advice and visit El Salvador. Matt never reached Costa Rica.
connecting land with community
On his way through El Salvador, he came to a surf town called El Zonte, or as the locals called it, Pueblo Loco (Crazy Town). He found a community with dreams, a mix between locals and people in their twenties that had moved from the capital, San Salvador, to follow their passion, surfing. Matt immediately connected with the community, and wished to become a part of it. A few weeks after he had arrived, one of the locals pointed him out to a property, which he decided to buy on the spot! And then, as they say, the rest is history.
● Size: 450mts2
● Status: Completed 2023
● Team: José Roberto Paredes, Paula Cabrera
● Design Collab: Pepe Cabrera Homes
● Construction: Grupo Innoversa
● Photography: Topofilia Studio
connecting surf
with dreams
El Salvador
Al Suave
20 years ago Matt, now in his 40’s and living in L.A. took an expedition from his hometown Jersey City, New Jersey to Costa Rica to explore the tropical country and catch some waves, the country had become a destination amongst surfers. In one of his stops, Guatemala, someone recommended going through El Salvador, a destination most people skipped because of its reputation. He was assured that on the contrary, he would find kind people. And because of its tough reputation, he would find beaches with great waves, still unspoiled by tourism. As a curious traveler he decided to follow the advice and visit El Salvador. Matt never reached Costa Rica.
connecting land with community
On his way through El Salvador, he came to a surf town called El Zonte, or as the locals called it, Pueblo Loco (Crazy Town). He found a community with dreams, a mix between locals and people in their twenties that had moved from the capital, San Salvador, to follow their passion, surfing. Matt immediately connected with the community, and wished to become a part of it. A few weeks after he had arrived, one of the locals pointed him out to a property, which he decided to buy on the spot! And then, as they say, the rest is history.
● Size: 450mts2
● Status: Completed 2023
● Team: José Roberto Paredes, Paula Cabrera
● Design Collab: Pepe Cabrera Homes
● Construction: Grupo Innoversa
● Photography: Topofilia Studio