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 AU$338 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$338
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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! (589 reviews)
All of the above

Reviewed on 19 Jan 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! (773 reviews)
Roca Sunzal was amazing! Everything was steps away from restaurants, bars, live music, the beach, the pool, souvenir shops, guided tours and tattoo parlors! Room was clean and service was exceptional! They were very attentive to our needs! The airport shuttle (for a fee) was excellent and on time. ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 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 AU$354 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$354
3 Feb - 4 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
place is great. clean and fresh. the breakfast is included and its fantastic! walkway leading directly to the main area of el tunco. would definitely stay here again

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

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)
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

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! (708 reviews)
Excelente

Reviewed on 11 Jan 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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