CASA TIA TITA - EL ZONTE - SPECIAL BEACH FRONT PROPERTY

Casa Tia Tita is fabulous. There were 6 of us and we fit comfortably. Absolutely loved the adorable family on site that cooked and cleaned. We rented our own car which fits our life style better, we need the flexibility and freedom to come and go as we like. Airport is an easy drive but you may want someone to meet you if you rent your own vehicle. We hired a Mario to get to the volcano. The hike was amazing and somewhat challenging as it was a 5 hour jaunt. Mario joined us and loved the day, a albeit long one. We rented surf boards and boogie boards from the place down the beach and the kids took a one hour lesson and practiced the rest of the 9 days there. The surf is challenging on El Zonte so we took to El Tunco. This area provided an assortment of wave choices and a great vibe with an assortment of stores and restaurants. We also ended up at the Juguar in El Tunco where we could access free wireless Internet as the USB didn't work for us at the house and the AT&T international plan I purchased for the iPhone for a month was spotty and unreliable at the house. We had kids that needed to get homework done while we were away so reliable internet was unfortunately necessary.
Food was awesome. It was the first time I had a cook and cleaner built in to a vacation. Preparing the menu before you arrive is good advise. We ate about 75% of our meals at the house and also enjoyed some of the local stops along the roads. Definitely take someone shopping with you the first time, great Mercado for fresh local fruits and veggies, fishing pier, and grocery store in La Libertad.
I was the only one in the group that has never taken Spanish lessons so communication was easy for the group. I still feel like I learned a lot while I was there. All in all a great country. Very laid back with few rules, very relaxing.

Our second time at Tia Tita and still can't believe that it was even better than the first! Gordon's continuous improvements are noticeable and appreciated. The staff keeps the area extremely clean and tidy and even though we speak very little Spanish, we always seem to communicate. The food is wonderful! We came with a spreadsheet of meal requests by day and in Spanish (cut and paste off letter sent by Gordon) and Rosi was very happy and made her shopping list off of it. Do go on a shopping trip with the cook. The fish pier and the open air market are great experiences! The amenities, pool, ocean, beach, safe location, and available activities make for one of the most relaxing vacations you can have. Thank you Gordon and Ana! We will be back again.

My wife, 3 kids (ages 7, 5, and 3), and parents had an absolutely amazing vacation at Casa Tia Tita over Christmas break. Having spent some time studying in Costa Rica back in college, I was anxious to go back to Central America, but also wanted to have a more unique experience, instead of staying at a hotel or resort. With a little research and web-surfing on VRBO, El Salvador and Casa Tia Tita looked like a great fit.

At first I was a little nervous to bring our family to El Salvador, considering some travel advisories listed by the US government. However, Gordon was quick to answer any questions and even had a number of former guests e-mail me personally, with reassurances of the safety of the area. I really appreciated that.

Upon arrival, we were so glad that we had chosen to stay at this beautiful property. The grounds are manicured, full of tropical plants, numerous coconut palms, and the relaxing sounds of the ocean. We loved having the outdoor living space, whether reading books in the many hammocks, swimming in the pool, or relaxing with beverages and taking in the breathtaking ocean views and sunsets from the gazebo. Although we did not feel adventurous enough to take to a surfboard, the shallow and warm waters of the beach provided some great boogie-boarding, even for our young kids.

However, what truly put this property over the top was the amazing staff on site. Rosi’s meals were delicious, Morena took wonderful care of the casita, and Mario was a wonderful guide and travel-companion on our drives to town and our couple day-trips to Juayua and Cerro Verde. In fact, we were honored that Mario made his first trip to Cerro Verde with us, on his birthday no less! Thanks to a refresher on my college Spanish, we were able to have a number of great conversations and it truly enriched the experience to be able to communicate with all of them. They are some of the kindest people you could meet and take great care of the guests.

As you can tell, we had a fantastic stay at Casa Tia Tita and hope to get back to El Salvador some day. If you are interested in a relaxing tropical oasis, far away from big hotels and resorts, this is the place for you!