El Tunco

El Tunco is the beating heart of El Salvador’s surf scene and the most energetic beach town in the country, just 45 minutes southwest of San Salvador. This compact village revolves around a dramatic rocky cove with world-class point breaks on both sides. By day you’ll find surfers, yoga classes, and cafés spilling onto the sand; by night the strip lights up with craft-beer bars, taco stands, live music, and backpackers from every continent. New gated condo projects and hillside eco-resorts are sprouting up five minutes away, giving you the best of both worlds: walk to everything yet sleep in peace.

Popular Hotels: Boca Olas Resort Villas • Hotel Tunco Lodge
Popular Restaurants: Esquina • Café Sunzal