The beach El Tunco is located 42 kilometers from San Salvador and is part of the Sun route and El Salvador beach, so it is a tourist destination visited by both domestic and foreign tourists. This beach is also considered one of the best beaches in El Salvador for the sport of surfing.
It is characterized by black sand color. The small river mouth is surrounded by villas that offer low-cost: drinks, food, and various tourist services, especially for surfers.