El Tunco Travel Guide

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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
The price is ฿6,376 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
฿6,376
฿7,524 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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! (583 reviews)
Rooms were clean and staff was amazing!

Reviewed on 5 Jan 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! (768 reviews)
Great as always! Just wish the restaurant didn’t close as early as 9pm. But there are alternatives in the areas around the hotel that serve some food until 11pm

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Hotel Roca Sunzal
The Cabins

The Cabins

2 out of 5
CA-2 Tamanique La Libertad Department
The price is ฿2,531 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
฿2,531
฿2,986 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tamanique. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sunzal Beach and El Majahual Beach are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (22 reviews)
Very convenient and very nice, but the mattresses are *awful*. If they upgraded those (not even significantly), it would be perfect. I’d still consider staying here again, but only for a night or two.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

The 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.
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! (703 reviews)
The room was clean and the the staff were friendly. Will comeback in the future.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Novo Hotel & Suite
Coco Surf Tropical Village

Coco Surf Tropical Village

3 out of 5
Blvr. Conchalio La Libertad La Libertad
Stay at this beach villa in La Libertad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Beautiful Villas and wonderful staff. We enjoyed our stay. We loved being close to the beach with a private pool. We were also able to book massages, which were amazing. Will definitely book again.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Coco Surf Tropical Village
El Xalli Hotel

El Xalli Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Chiltiupán, Cantón Julupito Julupe Chiltiupan La Libertad
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Chiltiupan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sunzal Beach and El Majahual Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
Amazing staff and we had great stay. The swimming pool was warm, it was so nice to swim in the evening.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

El Xalli Hotel
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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