El Tunco Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 NZ$404 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$404
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! (599 reviews)
Incredible service, amazing staff, and great food and drinks. La Boca Olas is the top place to stay in el Tunco beach, and probably anywhere in La Libertad. Everything is kept clean and tidy in the rooms and on the grounds. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful answering questions about the ...

Reviewed on 10 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! (784 reviews)
yes the room was very clean

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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Mirasurf Hotel & Waves

Mirasurf Hotel & Waves

3.5 out of 5
Playa El Tunco, Calle Principal Tamanique La Libertad
The price is NZ$397 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$397
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! (42 reviews)
Rooms super clean and spacious! Food wa amazing! Service was 10 out of 10! Will def be back.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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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! (718 reviews)
Excellent customer service check in was super easy and efficient restaurant servers specially the male servers were unfriendly while the ladies were very nice and attentive nice place

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

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Popular places to visit

Estadio Cuscatlan

Cuscatlán Stadium

El Salvador’s national stadium is one of the country’s most famous sporting arenas and a performance venue for major international music artists.

Cuscatlán Stadium
Monumento al Salvador del Mundo which includes a monument, modern architecture and a square or plaza

Monumento al Salvador del Mundo

Admire one of the most famous landmarks in El Salvador, a towering memorial dedicated to the country’s patron, Jesus Christ.

Monumento al Salvador del Mundo
Caption---- sunset in El Salvador near El Sunzal Point Break

Sunzal Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sunzal Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Tamanique. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Sunzal Beach
Restaurante dos alas on a Rainy saturday.

U.S. Embassy in San Salvador

U.S. Embassy in San Salvador is just one of the places to see in Antiguo Cuscatlán, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

U.S. Embassy in San Salvador
An aerial view of houses and coastline along the Majahual beach in La Libertad, El Salvador

El Majahual Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, El Majahual Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to La Libertad. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

El Majahual Beach
Ferris wheel and roller coasters at a closed and empty amusement park, sunny day, blue sky with white clouds. Sunset Park in La Libertad tourist beach town, El Salvador.

Sunset Park

Bring your family to Sunset Park and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in La Libertad. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Sunset Park

Activities

Tamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach

Tamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach

NZ$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach
A family from the US is posing for their Santa Ana Volcano photo

Santa Ana Volcano Tour: Beat the Crowds on an Early Morning Hike!

NZ$136
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Ana Volcano Tour: Beat the Crowds on an Early Morning Hike!
Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience

Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience

NZ$126
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience
Sagrado Corazon

Half Day Walking Tour in Downtown San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting

NZ$100
per adult
Half Day Walking Tour in Downtown San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting
Have fun and explore the historic center of San Salvador

Have fun and explore the historic center of San Salvador

NZ$33
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Have fun and explore the historic center of San Salvador
Relaxing Pools

Relax and Have Fun at the Hot Spring and Albania Cafe

NZ$240
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Relax and Have Fun at the Hot Spring and Albania Cafe
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Cities near El Tunco

San Salvador showing a square or plaza and city views

San Salvador