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
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.
Today's second surfing session ended up with this majestic sunset. Can't get enough of this!
Boca Olas Resort Villas

Boca Olas Resort Villas

3.5 out of 5
Km. 42 1/2 Carretera al Litoral Tamanique
$207 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$244 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (622 reviews)
Beautiful and peaceful resort. Staff friendly, attentive and helpful. Pools very clean and lots of lounge chairs around. Swim up bar nice. Rooms were clean and kept well. Nice relaxing outdoor space with hammocks, couch and table for certain rooms which I would highly recommend. Air conditioning ...

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Boca Olas Resort Villas
Hotel Roca Sunzal

Hotel Roca Sunzal

3 out of 5
Calle Litoral, Km 42 Tamanique
$125 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$147 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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! (804 reviews)
Nice beach hotel. A bit noisy on weekends. But, that is the vibe in El Tunco/Surf City.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hotel Roca Sunzal
Mirasurf Hotel & Waves

Mirasurf Hotel & Waves

3.5 out of 5
Playa El Tunco, Calle Principal Tamanique La Libertad
$182 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$218 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Beautiful Property. Excellent breakfast, good menu to order from the pipi

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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 ...
9.6/10 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 Mar 4, 2026

Beach Front Room at Playa EL Tunco Surf Spots La Bocana and Sunzal
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 Feb 20, 2026

Islas Surf Studio • A/C + WiFi + Cocina • Dentro de El Tunco
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (744 reviews)
Service in Restaurant can be improved

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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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