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San Salvador & the Coast: The Best Itinerary

Pair the capital with the Pacific surf coast. Here is how to do it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1El Tunco
  2. 2Surf
  3. 3Sunset
  4. 4Volcano

The surf

The breaks at El Tunco and El Sunzal.

The sunset

Black-sand beaches at golden hour.

The volcano

A Santa Ana Volcano hike.

San Salvador & the coast — FAQ

Can you surf near San Salvador?
Yes — El Tunco and El Sunzal have world-class breaks.
How far is the coast?
About an hour from the capital.
Are the beaches good for sunsets?
Yes — the Pacific black-sand beaches have stunning sunsets.