What to do in El Sunzal

Activities, attractions and tours

El Tunco Beach in Salvador
El Tunco Beach in Salvador
El Tunco Beach in Salvador
El Tunco Beach in Salvador
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El Sunzal Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that El Sunzal has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

El Sunzal is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in El Sunzal to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

El Sunzal Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of El Sunzal.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to El Sunzal attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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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 modern architecture, a monument 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 vacation is part of your travel plans, Sunzal Beach might be the perfect place to seek out 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 vacation is part of your travel plans, El Majahual Beach might be the perfect place to seek out 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 the kiddos to Sunset Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in La Libertad. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Sunset Park
Small crater inside the San Salvador volcano crater in El Boqueron National Park near Santa Tecla area. Sunny day, blue sky.

El Boqueron National Park

Explore the great outdoors at El Boqueron National Park, a lovely green space in Santa Tecla. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

El Boqueron National Park
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Playa San Blas

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Playa San Blas during your travels in La Libertad? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Playa San Blas
Bello atardecer! El Salvador impresionante

El Palmarcito Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at El Palmarcito Beach during your trip to Tamanique? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

El Palmarcito Beach

 

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Day trip destinations from El Sunzal

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San Salvador

Silhouettes of people bathing in the beaches of La Libertad in El Salvador.

La Libertad

La libertad, cerro tamanique, El Salvador

Tamanique

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

El Tunco

Frequently asked questions

Is El Sunzal worth visiting?
Renowned for its surfing and coastal beaches, discovering fun things to do in El Sunzal is easy. Remember to add El Palmarcito Beach to your itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in El Sunzal?
Begin your day with a visit to El Palmarcito Beach. Then, check out other parts of El Sunzal for local dining and some retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in El Sunzal?
Don't go home without exploring El Palmarcito Beach, ranked the top tourist attraction in El Sunzal.
Is three days enough to stay in El Sunzal?
Three days is enough for a quick escape to El Sunzal — you'll tick off the main attractions and get a good feel for the place. But if you truly want to experience it all, book for at least a week or more to explore some nearby hotspots too.
Is El Sunzal a walkable city?
With top attractions like El Palmarcito Beach nearby, El Sunzal is very much a destination to enjoy on foot. Up for visiting some exciting neighbourhoods a walkable distance from downtown? Xanadu is about 2 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in El Sunzal with kids?
Whether you're travelling with tiny adventurers or hard-to-please teens, a fun-filled itinerary makes all the difference. Take a look at our recommendations for what to do in El Sunzal with kids.

What to do in El Sunzal for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food lover or thrill seeker, there are plenty of things to do in El Sunzal for adults.
Are there free things to do in El Sunzal?
One of the easiest ways to find free things to do in El Sunzal is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider advice on hip neighbourhoods, parks and other major attractions you can enjoy without opening your wallet. El Palmarcito Beach is one place that doesn't have an entrance fee.