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Your complete guide to El Tunco, El Salvador. Live surf conditions, best places to stay, and experiences you can't miss.

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The pulse of El Tunco

Real-time surf data so you know exactly when to paddle out.

1.0 m

Swell

5 s

Period

3 km/h

Wind · offshore

0.26 m

Tide · Rising

29°C

Water

1.0 m

Swell

5 s

Period

3 km/h

Wind · offshore

0.26 m

Tide · Rising

29°C

Water

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Accommodation

Where to stay in El Tunco

From beachfront hotels to budget-friendly hostels, find your perfect base.

Popular

Hotel Sunzal Surf Resort

★★★★☆4.3 (284 reviews)

BeachfrontPoolWiFi

$75/night

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Eco-friendly

Tunco Lodge

★★★★★4.7 (156 reviews)

GardenWiFiBreakfast

$45/night

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Budget

Papaya's Lodge Hostel

★★★★☆4.1 (423 reviews)

DormsBarWiFi

$12/night

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Top Rated

Kayu Hostel & Resort

★★★★★4.8 (312 reviews)

PoolYogaRestaurant

$55/night

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Entire Home

Casa Olas Beach House

★★★★☆4.4 (89 reviews)

BeachfrontPrivateKitchen

$120/night

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Mid-range

Boca Olas Resort Villas

★★★★☆4.2 (198 reviews)

PoolParkingWiFi

$85/night

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Experiences

Live El Tunco to the fullest

Book tours and activities with free cancellation. We've handpicked the best ones.

Surf Lessons

Learn to ride the waves with experienced local instructors at El Tunco beach.

$25 /person

Turtle Release

Join a sea turtle release at sunset — a magical conservation experience.

$10 /person

1.5h

Sunrise Yoga

Start your day with a beachside yoga session as the sun rises over the Pacific.

$15 /person

Local Food Tour

Taste the best pupusas, seafood, and street food with a local guide.

$35 /person

Full day

Ruta de las Flores

Full-day trip through colorful mountain villages, waterfalls, and coffee farms.

$65 /person

Full day

Santa Ana Volcano

Hike to the crater lake of El Salvador's highest volcano with panoramic views.

$45 /person

Book through GetYourGuide with free cancellation 🤙

Reviews

Voices of the land

Real reviews from travelers who fell in love with El Tunco.

★★★★★

“Loved this place. Fun and good music”

Dee Louise

Kako's Gastrobar

★★★★★

“Nice place to go out with friends! It’s right next to the beach. They have a good Dj and drinks! My friend and I had such a great time!”

Eunices Pineda

Kako's Gastrobar

★★★★☆

“I went on a Monday night and the place had great music and great seating options. It is a bit overpriced though. A lot more expensive than some other places. They also made me pay for each drink one by one instead of opening a tab which I thought was unusual especially because I went on a Monday night when it was not very busy. Also the bouncer did not know what time they closed. Then 2 people told me 2 different times. The internet since midnight but it actually closed a lot earlier which I understand because it was a slow Monday evening.”

Rachael

La Bonita Beach Club

★★★★★

“This hotel has a very beautiful view to the beach. Amazing sunsets 🌇”

David Guadamuz

Hotel La Guitarra

★★★★☆

“Live music is great, but it’s not nightly. Bar staff becomes overwhelmed when it gets busy and can be downright rude to patrons.”

Rob Martinez

Hotel La Guitarra

★★★★★

“This place was always full so we gave it a try and we were not disappointed. Food was excellent. Waitress was very nice. No atmosphere really so not a place to sit and lounge.”

Melissa Smejkal

Esquina La Comadre

★★★★★

“Fish tacos and michaelada can't go wrong! I really enjoyed the michaelada especially on a hot day. Also super close to the beach! My only comment is maybe have a few bottles of extra extra salsa picante for us Mexicanas that love spicy food 😋 No worries, I still enjoyed my food. Other than that I would order everything again.”

melinda guerrero

Esquina La Comadre

★★★★★

“Best place in El-tunco! Great service, good vibes, smiling people and delicious meals. Best food you will find. My favorite place👍”

idan elad

Esquina La Comadre

★★★★★

“Lunes -Music Live Martes -Kareoke Night And More !!!!”

Jeniffer Mena

Mi Chela

★★★★★

“The only place in El Tunco that makes real drinks.”

Szczepan Bentyn

Mi Chela

★★★★★

“Really nice atmosphere for karaoke, the night I went it seemed mostly Salvadorans at first and towards 11/midnight more foreign tourists turned up. Beer at $2 for a Pilsener isn't bad value either and the service was friendly and no fuss. Nice unpretentious down to earth vibe. Didn't eat but the food I saw being carried out looked pretty good and it seems I have to rate the place for food so will give it 5 stars.”

Steve

Barba Blanca

★★★★★

“Cheap shots!”

Matthew Suri

Barba Blanca