this is playa el tunco

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general information

Playa El Tunco is located in the Salvadorian Litoral's Road at Km. 43; Playa El Tunco is 40 minutes away from the International Airport of Comalapa and 40 minutes away from the City of San Salvador. During the last few years Playa El Tunco has been known as one of the most famous tourism destination in the country. Its popularity and enchantment makes of it a very special and attractive place to be for all kind of visitors. At the town there are many hotels with different prices and hostels for back packers and guests with low budget; there are also restaurants, bars with the best live music in the country, small surf shops that work as cyber coffees.

Surf Spot

Next to Playa El Tunco is El Sunzal; is a classic right point break with long lines, perfect for long boards and for surfers that wish to improve it skills. In the other hand; next to Playa El Tunco is La Bocana, which is the most furious left in El Salvador, it is a fast wave with tubular sections, ideal for dared experienced surfers. Between La Bocana and El Sunzal are 2 beach breaks: El Sunzalito and La Bocanita, these two get in perfect conditions mostly in high tide.
This spot is defenlty recomended for beginners, intermediat to advance surfers is the most consistence spot in all the country, is the place to be with small swells and also with the big swells when other spots are closing up Sunzal pointbreak as a Classic waves give you the chance to enjoy long huge rides, always with the good advises of the locals to understand the currents
Bocana the river mouth, is a stronger wave, working most of the time in high tide, but Bocaneros surf this spot all the time. because is the most consistence and best shape left hand wave is very popular for local surf visitors from the city, and a spot for young locals to improve to a higher level. Bocana also have right sections with nobody in the water most of the time, all the goofy footers enjoy the left and the rights is always uncrowd!
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The beach breaks sunzal y Bocanita have different conditions, Sunzalito is a better spot to provide surf lessons with sandy bottom and soft waves, Bocanita is where you will find the best locals surfers enjoying a powerfull beach break with deep drops and strong lips.

where to stay?      

surfcamps and accommodations

budget surfcamp

​This is the most affordable option we found in this destination. El Tunco Beach has gained popularity in recent years, and it's become more difficult to find places for budget travelers. This is one of the few options still available, with easy access to surfing and everything the destination has to offer.

hostal zapatito and caracol

​These are two hostels sharing the same location, both very similar and with the same features. Here you can find shared dorms, single rooms, double rooms, and even rooms with four beds for larger groups. Rates vary from the most basic, like a shared room, to well-equipped rooms with air conditioning, private bathroom, and terrace.

tortuga surf lodge

This is one of El Salvador's pioneering surf camps, facing the sea with incredible views of the surf, in the middle of the popular El Tunco beach destination. It offers five very comfortable rooms with a very private space, including terraces and a pool, as well as a garden with hammocks for the exclusive use of its guests. All rooms have private bathrooms and air conditioning.

exclusive resort

This is the Kayu Resort, with one of the best location in all town, all its rooms with ocean view terrace, large suites with kingsize beds, private bathrooms and air conditioner, restaurante and bar service. The hotel is located right a few steps from the main Sunzal pointbreak.

Casa Miramar

As its name suggests, the place is an old house with incredible views of the sea! A place that still preserves its old infrastructure, maintaining its identity as a guesthouse that will make you feel right at home. The facilities are basic, and the prices are very competitive for a beachfront stay. Don't expect luxuries, just a beachfront space at a good price.

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Surf season

This is a spot where you can surf all year around, the surf is very consistence, the normal surf season is like all the country and region from March to November, but the main spot Sunzal pointbreak is the most consistence spot in the country, during the surf season waves at Sunzal pointbreak can get very solid, but is safe spot to surf when it get huge, in the other hand Bocana is too strong with the big swells. when the waves are small Sunzal is a good place to have fun comparing with others, and Bocana regular too. This is a place for all levels of surfers, that's why is probably the most popular place to stay.

where to stay in Playa El Tunco

Tortuga

Rates US$35 - US$70

The Surf House 

Rates US$10 - US$60
ECO DEL MAR
​Rates US$60 - US$80
BOCA OLAS
Rates US$175 - US$280
LOS ALMENDROS
​Rates US$35 - US$50

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