How to Spend a Long Weekend in El Tunco, El Salvador

How to Spend a Long Weekend in El Tunco, El Salvador

El Tunco has a reputation for being a party town, however it’s probably different than you imagine.

In addition to enjoying a good time with locals and other travelers, El Tunco is a great place to surf, relax on the beach or pool, enjoy spectacular sunsets, delight in famous pupusas, do yoga, go for a hike and much more.

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Is El Tunco, El Salvador Really A Party Town?

Is El Tunco, El Salvador Really A Party Town?

I'll be the first to admit, El Salvador does not have a good or safe reputation, except from the people I’ve met traveling through Central America. Because of this, I decided that I would stop in El Salvador for a couple nights to check it out for myself. 

After considering several options for where to stay, I decide on El Tunco, even though it’s a “party town” because it’s logistically the easiest beach town to get to in El Salvador. But is El Tunco really a party town that should be avoided?

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