El Tunco

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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
$192 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$229 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tamanique. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (596 reviews)
The room was very cleaned , the staff went above and beyond very courteous and polite

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Boca Olas Resort Villas
Hotel Roca Sunzal

Hotel Roca Sunzal

3 out of 5
Calle Litoral, Km 42 Tamanique
$117 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$140 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (782 reviews)
The service was great

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Hotel Roca Sunzal
Mirasurf Hotel & Waves

Mirasurf Hotel & Waves

3.5 out of 5
Playa El Tunco, Calle Principal Tamanique La Libertad
$209 nightly
The price is $249 total per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$249 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Tamanique. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sunzal Beach and El Majahual Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Room was spotless and the pools as well. Breakfast was a la carte but good selection and delish. Best part it is includedincluded

Reviewed on Feb 5, 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
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Tamanique. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Sunzal Beach and El Majahual ...
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 Feb 12, 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 vacation home in Tamanique. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, 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 Jan 23, 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 WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our 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 Feb 3, 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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