Weekly Events

Pretty quiet after a massive weekend. Most travelers gather for sunset beers on the beach or a chill dinner.

• 8:30p: Paint & Rum @ Sunzal Surf Garden

  • Several of the hostels in town meet here for a paint & sip night

  • $1 for supplies

• 10:00p: Live Music @ Mi Chela

  • Not every week, but check their chalkboard out front or their Instagram @michelabarcosv

  • Pirate-themed bar with fantastic micheladas

• 7:00p-11:00p: Live Music & Open Mic @ Mopelia Restaurant & Bar

  • Space is a bit limited, so arrive by 7:30/8ish if you want a seat!

• 9:00p-1:00a: Street Karaoke Party @ Mi Chela

  • Karaoke in the street at a pirate-themed bar

  • Most people show up right after live music ends, so head over a bit early if you want to put your name on the list.

• The Concept: A legendary multi-town pool/beach party crawl on a chicken party bus.

• The Route: New locations each week- Check the Instagram @wet_wednesdays_el_salvador for each week's details.

• The Chaos: Expect a massive street water fight along the way, so wearing swimwear is non-negotiable.

• The Perks: Your ticket includes constant free shots distributed throughout the entire event.

• Pro Tip: Everything you bring will get completely soaked. Leave your nice shoes and wallet at the hostel—just bring your phone and cash in a ziplock bag.

• The Tickets: Get presale tickets for $7 online here, in-person at any store with an "authorized vendor" sign in the window, or get a discount if you stay with and buy from any of our partner hostels-

  • Karma Muse Hotel

  • Vibes Wellness House

  • The Duck Dive

  • Surfside

9:00p- Beer Pong Tournament @ Mi Chela

• A high-stakes, bracket-style beer pong tournament to kick off the weekend warm-up.

• $4 per team to enter

• Sign-ups typically end at 8p

• Winner gets a bottle of rum!

• 8p: Pregame @ Dos Palmas

• • Drinking games & pool party at Dos Palmas to prepare for the evening's shenanigans.

• The Main Move: Around 10:00 PM, the pregame winds down, and the mixed local & backpacker crowd migrates down to the beachfront to choose their own adventure across three top spots:

  • Hotel La Guitarra: The go-to spot if you want beachfront live music, rock bands, or heavy reggae vibes. Live music is typically on Fridays, but depends on the week. Check their Instagram @barlaguitarra or their chalkboard out front for weekly information.

  • La Bonita: A massive, aesthetic beach club featuring electronic/reggaeton guest DJs, a packed dance floor, and a poolside party scene.

  • Kako's Gastrobar: A highly energetic bar right on the water known for great drinks, a loud crowd, and high-tempo party music. By far the busiest, but typically charges a $5 cover fee. 

• Essentially the same as Friday, but usually a bit busier.

• The Main Move: Around 10:00 PM, the pregame winds down, and the mixed local & backpacker crowd migrates down to the beachfront to choose their own adventure across three top spots:

  • Hotel La Guitarra: The go-to spot if you want beachfront live music, rock bands, or heavy reggae vibes. Live music is typically on Fridays, but depends on the week. Check their Instagram @barlaguitarra or their chalkboard out front for weekly information.

  • La Bonita: A massive, aesthetic beach club featuring electronic/reggaeton guest DJs, a packed dance floor, and a poolside party scene.

  • Kako's Gastrobar: A highly energetic bar right on the water known for great drinks, a loud crowd, and high-tempo party music. By far the busiest, but typically charges a $5 cover fee. 

• The Day: Absolute hibernation. Most of Sunday morning and afternoon is spent sleeping off the Friday/Saturday benders, hiding from the sun in your hostel AC, or lounging horizontally by a pool.

• The Afternoon: Around 4:00 PM, the town finally resurrects. Everyone drags themselves down to the beach for a slow-paced social hour and ice-cold beers on the sand.

• The Night: The city crowds head home after dark, leaving a very chill vibe—lively enough for a relaxed dinner and drinks with other backpackers, but without any high-pressure club madness.