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What is the digital nomad scene like in El Salvador?

El Salvador's digital nomad community has grown significantly since 2021, driven by the Bitcoin adoption, affordable living, and great surf. The main nomad hubs are El Zonte (Bitcoin Beach), El Tunco, and Santa Tecla (just outside San Salvador). El Zonte pioneered Bitcoin circular economy and attracts crypto-focused nomads. El Tunco offers beach vibes with cafes and coworking-friendly restaurants. Santa Tecla has a growing startup scene with proper coworking spaces. Internet speeds are solid ??? fiber connections in towns deliver 50-100 Mbps, and Tigo/Claro 4G covers most of the coast. Starlink is increasingly available for remote areas. The cost of living is very competitive: you can live well on $1,500-2,500 per month including a furnished rental, coworking, food, and weekend surf sessions. The community is still smaller than Lisbon or Bali, which means it's tight-knit and you'll quickly make connections.

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Edgard

Edgard is the owner of K59 Surf Resort and a seasoned real estate investor with deep roots in El Salvador's coastal property market. He has spent years building and growing hospitality businesses along the Pacific coast, and has hands-on experience navigating property purchases, business formation, permitting, and construction in El Salvador. Edgard advises fellow investors and entrepreneurs on the realities of doing business in the country ??? the opportunities, the challenges, and the local knowledge that makes the difference. Reach out if you're considering investing in El Salvador's booming surf and tourism economy.

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