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
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.
Boca Olas Resort Villas

Boca Olas Resort Villas

3.5 out of 5
Km. 42 1/2 Carretera al Litoral Tamanique
The price is £178 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
£178
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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! (597 reviews)
The room was very cleaned , the staff went above and beyond very courteous and polite

Reviewed on 3 Feb 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! (783 reviews)
Everything

Reviewed on 6 Feb 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 £178 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
£178
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Rooms super clean and spacious! Food wa amazing! Service was 10 out of 10! Will def be back.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 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.
Beach Front Room at Playa EL Tunco Surf Spots La Bocana and Sunzal

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

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

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)
Great communication from the host and location between El Tunco and El Zonte. Very easy to request uber. Beach very short walk. Property very clean

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

SantiChanti Walk to Sunzal Beach
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (717 reviews)
This place was in a good location close to Salvador del Mundo in the Escalon district, which includes all major stores and restaurants. It is 20 minutes away from Puerta del Diablo, another great tourist attraction. Upon arrival, I was asked for a passport to confirm identity. Please ensure to have ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Novo Hotel & Suite
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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