El Tunco Travel Guide

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One final sunset on our final evening in El Salvador. After spending over three weeks circling the western half of the country, we find ourselves back in the tiny beach town of El Tunco. 

El Salvador still has some distance to go before it completely sheds it's unfortunate image, but as long as people continue to avoid this beautiful country, it will take even longer.

#DontSkipElSalvador #ElSalvador #ElTunco
Gorgeous sunset over El Tunco, El Salvador.
Another incredible sunset over El Tunco, El Salvador.
What started out as a few drip castles, ended up being a monumental work of sand architecture. 

We were even photographed by the tourists and met a bunch of nice people while working on it.
Today's second surfing session ended up with this majestic sunset. Can't get enough of this!
Boca Olas Resort Villas

Boca Olas Resort Villas

3.5 out of 5
Km. 42 1/2 Carretera al Litoral Tamanique
The price is 5.441.207 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
5.441.207 ₫
6.420.624 ₫ total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tamanique. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (620 reviews)
Beautiful and peaceful resort. Staff friendly, attentive and helpful. Pools very clean and lots of lounge chairs around. Swim up bar nice. Rooms were clean and kept well. Nice relaxing outdoor space with hammocks, couch and table for certain rooms which I would highly recommend. Air conditioning ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Boca Olas Resort Villas
Hotel Roca Sunzal

Hotel Roca Sunzal

3 out of 5
Calle Litoral, Km 42 Tamanique
Stay at this beach hotel in Tamanique. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (802 reviews)
Nice beach hotel. A bit noisy on weekends. But, that is the vibe in El Tunco/Surf City.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Hotel Roca Sunzal
Mirasurf Hotel & Waves

Mirasurf Hotel & Waves

3.5 out of 5
Playa El Tunco, Calle Principal Tamanique La Libertad
The price is 5.254.740 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
5.254.740 ₫
6.200.593 ₫ total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Tamanique. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sunzal Beach and El Majahual Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Beautiful Property. Excellent breakfast, good menu to order from the pipi

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Mirasurf Hotel & Waves
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Novo Hotel & Suite

Novo Hotel & Suite

3 out of 5
Final 61 Avenida Norte Colonia San Salvador SS
Stay at this aparthotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (744 reviews)
Service in Restaurant can be improved

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Novo Hotel & Suite
VIU Boutique Cabins

VIU Boutique Cabins

3 out of 5
Final Calle La Ronda, Cantón El Carmen San Salvador San Salvador Department
Stay at this cabin in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Plaza Merliot and La Gran Via Shopping Center are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (43 reviews)
The cabin we paid for had 1 king bed and a sofa that turns into a bed, easily fits 3 people. Kitchen was small but you can move easily, bed was clean, bathroom was a little small but clean. Extra blanket was provided, enough plates, galsses cups and utensils as well. Beautiful roof top with a table ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

VIU Boutique Cabins
El Xalli Hotel

El Xalli Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Chiltiupán, Cantón Julupito Julupe Chiltiupan La Libertad
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Chiltiupan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sunzal Beach and El Majahual Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Nice view and the apartment was great.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

El Xalli Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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