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Experienced surfers should try Punta Roca at La Libertad, one of the best right-handers in Central America, and the point at El Zonte.\r\n\r\nWatch the sunset from the rocks by the river mouth, then walk the renovated Malec\u00f3n at La Libertad, with its pier, fish market and seafood stalls.\r\n\r\nTake day trips inland: the Santa Ana volcano hike, the waterfalls of the Ruta de las Flores and the Tamanique waterfalls in the hills behind the coast.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Surf lessons | Beginner waves at El Tunco\r\nPunta Roca | The serious wave\r\nEl Zonte | Quieter point break\r\nSunset | From the rocks","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in El Tunco","hw_hub_city_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_city_free_body":"The beaches are free, and so is the sunset from the rocks, the best show on the coast.\r\n\r\nWatching the surfers at the point and walking the Malec\u00f3n at La Libertad cost nothing.\r\n\r\nSurf lessons, board rental and tours are the main costs.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Beaches | Free\r\nSunset | Free\r\nWatching the surf | Free\r\nLa Libertad Malec\u00f3n | Free","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in El Tunco","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Pupusas, thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, beans or pork, are the cheap meal at \u20ac0.50 to \u20ac1 each, with curtido slaw on the side. Two or three make dinner.\r\n\r\nThe fish market at La Libertad sells ceviche, grilled fish and shrimp soup, and El Tunco has cafes and international restaurants for surfers.\r\n\r\nMany restaurants add a 10 per cent tip to the bill, so check before adding more.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Pupusas | \u20ac0.50\u20131 each\r\nCeviche | La Libertad\r\nSmoothie bowls | After a surf\r\nPilsener | \u20ac1\u20132","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for El Tunco","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"El Tunco has the liveliest nightlife on the coast: a handful of beach bars and clubs with DJs, busiest from Thursday to Saturday and quiet midweek.\r\n\r\nEl Zonte is much calmer, with sunset drinks and early nights.\r\n\r\nBeer costs \u20ac1 to \u20ac2 and cocktails \u20ac4 to \u20ac7.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Beach bars | Thursday to Saturday\r\nEl Zonte | Calmer\r\nBeer | \u20ac1\u20132\r\nCocktails | \u20ac4\u20137","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for El Tunco","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"The international airport is about 30 minutes away by taxi or shuttle. From San Salvador, take a bus to La Libertad, then a local bus along the coast, or a taxi or ride-hailing app for \u20ac20 to \u20ac30.\r\n\r\nLocal buses link El Tunco, El Zonte and La Libertad. Buses stop running around dusk.\r\n\r\nTourist shuttles go to Santa Ana, Juay\u00faa and Guatemala.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"Airport | About 30 minutes\r\nFrom San Salvador | About 45 minutes\r\nLocal buses | Along the coast\r\nShuttles | To Santa Ana and Guatemala","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for El Tunco","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What El Tunco costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Dorm beds start at around \u20ac10 to \u20ac18 a night. Pupusas cost \u20ac0.50 to \u20ac1 each.\r\n\r\nSurf lessons cost about \u20ac20 to \u20ac35, and board rental \u20ac8 to \u20ac15 a day. Shuttles to Santa Ana cost about \u20ac15 to \u20ac30.\r\n\r\nEl Salvador uses the US dollar. Bring small notes, as many places will not take $50 or $100 notes.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | From around \u20ac10\u201318\r\nSurf lesson | About \u20ac20\u201335\r\nBoard rental | \u20ac8\u201315 a day\r\nPupusas | \u20ac0.50\u20131","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for El Tunco","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"El Tunco is relaxed and popular with travellers. Do not leave belongings on the beach, and keep valuables in your accommodation.\r\n\r\nRip currents are strong along this coast and lifeguards are few, so swim near other people and never after drinking. Beginners should surf with a school.\r\n\r\nAvoid isolated beaches and travelling at night. Do not drink the tap water; bottled and filtered water is cheap everywhere. 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