Title: El Tunco Travel Guide: Best of El Tunco, San Salvador Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# El Tunco Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Photo by ‎Michelle Stevens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2f02b14148dc4a583eec201fe8529474.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo by ‎Michelle Stevens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2f02b14148dc4a583eec201fe8529474.jpg)

![Photo by Mark & Kylee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ed605ef3b618421927c98584dbbb053a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo by Mark & Kylee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ed605ef3b618421927c98584dbbb053a.jpg)

![Photo by Dave Lovely](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4a4eb7967212336950ed7ee1d12051e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo by Dave Lovely](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4a4eb7967212336950ed7ee1d12051e1.jpg)

![Photo by Frances Holuba](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c8dea17a7deab8374276f36ca15834e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo by Frances Holuba](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c8dea17a7deab8374276f36ca15834e1.jpg)

![Photo by Marcelo Lopes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a32c5747dc14d16fb93b00a816eb06a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo by Marcelo Lopes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a32c5747dc14d16fb93b00a816eb06a1.jpg)

## Visit El Tunco

Things to do

- Top hotels in El Tunco
- Top Holiday Rentals in El Tunco

![Boca Olas Resort Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19290000/19285600/19285551/042a3df3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Boca Olas Resort Villas

Km. 42 1/2 Carretera al Litoral Tamanique 

£160

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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 ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (580 reviews)

Very nice resort !

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

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![Hotel Roca Sunzal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20220000/20215400/20215390/a3b1c4a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Roca Sunzal

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! (760 reviews)

Very nice service.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

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The Cabins

CA-2 Tamanique La Libertad Department

£71

8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Tamanique. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sunzal Beach and El Majahual Beach are located nearby.

8.6/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)

Very convenient and very nice, but the mattresses are \*awful\*. If they upgraded those (not even significantly), it would be perfect. I’d still consider staying here again, but only for a night or two.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

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![SantiChanti Walk to Sunzal Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112770000/112768400/112768363/1d831419_edited_8923_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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SantiChanti Walk to Sunzal Beach

 El Sunzal La Libertad

Stay at this holiday home in Tamanique. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Sunzal Beach and Playa El Tunco are located ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

Surprisingly secluded even amidst the construction traffic next door which didn’t bother us too much. Pictures make the house and pool look larger than in real life but it was still a nice and spacious place for 2\. Had issues with door locks but felt safe enough, esp with the gated/fenced property ...

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

[](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Hotels-SantiChanti-Walk-To-Sunzal-Beach.h112768363.Hotel-Information)

![Beach Front Room at Playa EL Tunco Surf Spots La Bocana and Sunzal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107743000/107742952/89ad7c41_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Beach Front Room at Playa EL Tunco Surf Spots La Bocana and Sunzal

 La Libertad La Libertad

Stay at this beach aparthotel in Tamanique. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Sunzal Beach and El Majahual Beach ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

Best location

The perfect location, right on the beach. This place was great for us as surfers, being able to check the surf right from our accom was epic. The sunsets here are incredible too. Would come back for sure.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025

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![Novo Hotel & Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/428700/428612/61bd4c4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Novo Hotel & Suite

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 ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (680 reviews)

Clean room, staff and great food. Also located in a very spot. Close to groceries stores and restaurants.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![Sunzal Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7448273114dea6a2cbedfd14ddaf7883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sunzal Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sunzal Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Tamanique. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sunzal-Beach-San-Salvador.d6112346.Attraction)

![Monumento al Salvador del Mundo featuring modern architecture, a monument and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79623-San-Salvador-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Monumento al Salvador del Mundo

Admire one of the most famous landmarks in El Salvador, a towering memorial dedicated to the country’s patron, Jesus Christ.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Monumento-Al-Salvador-Del-Mundo-Escalon.d6112356.Attraction)

![Estadio Cuscatlan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79630-Estadio-Cuscatlan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cuscatlán Stadium

El Salvador’s national stadium is one of the country’s most famous sporting arenas and a performance venue for major international music artists.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuscatlan-Stadium-San-Salvador.d6112320.Attraction)

![El Palmarcito Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/35720a42446d1ef2e2dfd3bbb99bafb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### El Palmarcito Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at El Palmarcito Beach during your trip to Tamanique? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Palmarcito-Beach-San-Salvador.d553248635975257308.Attraction)

![Palacio Nacional which includes tropical scenes and château or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79646-Palacio-Nacional.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### National Palace of El Salvador

Admire the grandeur and opulence of a downtown architectural landmark, a large palace that once served as the seat of El Salvador’s government.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Palacio-Nacional-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d6112322.Attraction)

![Catedral Metropolitano which includes a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79669-Catedral-Metropolitano.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Catedral Metropolitano

Discover beautiful works of art and visit the tomb of an important religious figure at El Salvador’s national cathedral.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Catedral-Metropolitano-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d6112316.Attraction)

### Things to do

![Tamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1240623/95382f15-e205-4651-bbbb-ec2f87c2e382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach

£59

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tamanique-waterfalls-complex-trek-el-tunco-beach.a1240623.activity-details)

![Volcano in El Salvador ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/404548/0eaa8f44-fbd4-4cdc-95e0-0c9731f23edf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites

£74

per traveller

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-full-day-combo-tour-volcanoes.a404548.activity-details)

![Have fun and explore the historic center of San Salvador](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49222495/993b4cc3-57e8-435e-8d4d-eaf73f4be5dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Have fun and explore the historic center of San Salvador

£15

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/have-fun-and-explore-the-historic-center-of-san-salvador.a49222495.activity-details)

![Sagrado Corazon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1244871/b6f3f61d-0c74-43ed-bbf6-b460d5025fe3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Half Day Walking Tour in Downtown San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting

£45

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-walking-tour-in-downtown-san-salvador-pupusas-tasting.a1244871.activity-details)

![Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/404578/cf1b9332-f9d4-44d5-8fe6-392a5532418b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience

£56

per traveller

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/charming-colonial-suchitoto-tour-experience.a404578.activity-details)

![Beach Tour at Surf City : Malecon + El Tunco + Day Pass Atami ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3081483/3c5a5d40-e1cb-4ef7-8358-791e7ba9eaa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Half Day-Tour to Surf City: Malecon + Boardwalk + El Tunco Beach

£56

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-to-surf-city-malecon-boardwalk-el-tunco-beach.a3081483.activity-details)

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## Cities near El Tunco

![San Salvador showing city views and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/79000/79611-San-Salvador-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### San Salvador

![La Libertad](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/efe85cdea78b27f48251e41c1b78f6ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### La Libertad

![Photo by ‎Michelle Stevens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2f02b14148dc4a583eec201fe8529474.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### El Sunzal

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