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.

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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 CA $283 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
CA $283
CA $334 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & 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! (605 reviews)
Everything about this place was excellent, including the food the prices, the rooms, especially the friendliness of the staff was unrivaled

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Boca Olas Resort Villas
Hotel Roca Sunzal

Hotel Roca Sunzal

3 out of 5
Calle Litoral, Km 42 Tamanique
The price is CA $197 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
CA $197
CA $235 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & 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! (788 reviews)
The hotel is really clean ! Right in front of el tunco , AC works really well and walking distance to every place at el tunco

Reviewed on Feb 21, 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 CA $255 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
CA $255
CA $305 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
includes taxes & 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! (48 reviews)
What stood out was the attention of the staff outside, pool area, reservation, and restaurant service. 10 out of 10. The only issue we had was the cleaning room service, really aggressive in saving materials, towels, sheets, covers, and toilet paper. Given the minimum in every category i just mention. ...

Reviewed on Feb 21, 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
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! (734 reviews)
Staff was amazingly nice and courteous , however the facilities are old and lack of room maintenance is evident.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Novo Hotel & Suite
VIU Boutique Cabins

VIU Boutique Cabins

3 out of 5
Final Calle La Ronda, Cantón El Carmen San Salvador San Salvador Department
Stay at this cabin in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Plaza Merliot and La Gran Via Shopping Center are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
Clena room, friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

VIU Boutique Cabins
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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