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El Tunco, El Salvador

Surf breaks, black-sand beach, and sunset nights on El Salvador’s coast.

  • La Libertad, El Salvador
  • 5 shuttle routes

Shared shuttles to El Tunco, El Salvador from Q250 per person. From Antigua: 09:00.

El Tunco is a small surf town on El Salvador’s Pacific coast, known for consistent waves, a rocky black-sand beach, and a relaxed backpacker scene. It is a popular first stop in El Salvador for travelers coming overland from Guatemala.

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Antigua → El Tunco

09:00

Q380 / person

El Paredón → El Tunco

09:00

Q400 / person

Santa Ana → El Tunco

18:00

Q250 / person

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All shuttles to and from El Tunco, El Salvador

RouteSharedPrivateDepartures
Antigua → El TuncoQ380–09:00
El Tunco → AntiguaQ380–03:00
El Paredón → El TuncoQ400–09:00
El Tunco → Santa AnaQ250–05:00
Santa Ana → El TuncoQ250–18:00

Quick guide

Fast facts

  • Waves for beginners and experienced surfers, with board rentals and lessons in town.
  • Compact and walkable: hostels, cafés, and bars sit a few streets from the beach.
  • A good base for exploring other beaches along El Salvador’s Surf City coast.
  • International route: bring your passport and allow time for border formalities.

Getting there

RoadRunner offers shuttles to El Tunco from Antigua, plus connections between El Tunco and Santa Ana. A direct tourist transfer saves you from piecing together buses and border crossings on your own, so you can arrive with time to catch the sunset session.

Why travelers love it

  • Surfing almost year-round on the Pacific.
  • Easygoing beach-town atmosphere with lively evenings.
  • A natural next step after Guatemala on a Central America route.

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Book 3 trips in one order and save 10%, or 15% with 4 or more.

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El Paredón

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Questions about traveling to El Tunco, El Salvador

How much does a shuttle to El Tunco, El Salvador cost?

Shared shuttles to El Tunco, El Salvador start at Q250 per person.

How do I get from Antigua to El Tunco, El Salvador?

Book a RoadRunner shared shuttle from Antigua to El Tunco, El Salvador for Q380 per person. Departures: 09:00.

How do I get from El Paredón to El Tunco, El Salvador?

Book a RoadRunner shared shuttle from El Paredón to El Tunco, El Salvador for Q400 per person. Departures: 09:00.

How do I get from Santa Ana to El Tunco, El Salvador?

Book a RoadRunner shared shuttle from Santa Ana to El Tunco, El Salvador for Q250 per person. Departures: 18:00.

Should I take a shared or a private shuttle to El Tunco, El Salvador?

Shared shuttles are the budget option: you ride with other travelers at fixed departure times. Private shuttles carry only your group, at the pickup time you choose, with live GPS tracking and chat with your driver.

Is there a discount for booking several trips?

Yes. When you book directly on our website, 3 trips in one order get 10% off, and 4 or more get 15% off. The discount does not combine with coupon codes.

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Shuttle to El Tunco, El Salvadorfrom Q250

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