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.

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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$347 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$347
8 Mar - 9 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! (610 reviews)
Absolutely beautiful property with very welcoming and attentive staff.

Reviewed on 4 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! (795 reviews)
My stay was excellent with great customer service

Reviewed on 5 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 AU$313 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$313
15 Mar - 16 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! (52 reviews)
Everything was clean. The staff was amazing. The views were amazing. The food was great. Only thing to know is that the ocean room you have to walk up two or three flights of stairs.

Reviewed on 5 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.
Islas Surf Studio • A/C + WiFi + Cocina • Dentro de El Tunco

Islas Surf Studio • A/C + WiFi + Cocina • Dentro de El Tunco

Plata El Tunco La Libertad Department
Stay at this apartment in Tamanique. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Sunzal Beach and El Majahual Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Perfect for a stay in El Tunco! The apartment is centrally located, just minutes from the beach, restaurants, bars, and local vendors. It’s spacious, ultra-clean, and the kitchenette is well-equipped with most of the utensils and cookware needed to prepare meals in-house. The traffic noise during ...

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Islas Surf Studio • A/C + WiFi + Cocina • Dentro de El Tunco
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Can't beat this location. It's dead center on the nicest part of the malice / boardwalk. It's a small 8 room hotel that I think used to be a club. People would literally stop and take pictures of our hotel and pool while walking by. Perfect place for people watching or getting up on the second level ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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