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Two nights would be optimal to explore and enjoy the twin parks of Xetulul and Xocomil.
A few hours is enough time to explore the ruins of Takalik Abaj, but the excellent accom-
modations at Takalik Mayan Lodge might keep you busy for another two days. From here
or nearby Retalhuleu, you can explore the Manchón Guamuchal wetlands for some bird-
watching or just unwind at its beautiful beaches. Retalhuleu also makes an excellent base
for exploring some of the surrounding countryside by bike, thanks to the presence of an
excellent outfitter based here.
If you are in search of sand and sun, you might find yourself spending several nights
at Monterrico. If your interest lies in surfing, you'll certainly want to spend a few days in
Sipacate or Iztapa. For sailfishing, Iztapa is the place to go and you'll probably spend at
least three days here. The 25-kilometer road between Iztapa and Monterrico is shaping up
to be the closest thing to a Guatemalan Riviera and will certainly undergo some drastic
changes in the next few years. For now, it's still a sleepy seaside area largely dedicated to
theproduction ofloofah.East toward ElSalvador isanother small seaside town,Las Lisas,
with a couple of noteworthy accommodations, but unless you're heading out in this direc-
tion it's a bit out of the way.
