Tamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach
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The Tamanique Waterfalls Tour is perfect for those who love trekking, adventure, and nature. After an exciting 45-minute hike, you will reach a magical waterfall complex featuring three stunning falls, an ideal spot for meditation or fun with friends. Next, we head to one of the best beaches for surfing, where you can learn all about this thrilling sport. El Salvador is renowned for its excellent waves, making it a true surfer’s paradise. To finish, we recommend enjoying lunch at a local restaurant right on El Tunco Beach.
Discover the natural wonders and vibrant surf culture of El Salvador with us!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small Groups
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed Tour Guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Tamanique Waterfalls
Just few minutes away from the beach, are a series of fun, crystal spring waterfalls that deserve your visit. Tamanique waterfalls is an adventure of 1 hour drive from San Salvador. It requires a hike so please be prepared for a steep walk and bring good footwear. It takes about 30 minutes to hike down to the waterfalls from town. On the way, let the locals regale you with stories of years living in a surf paradise. Then dive into the cool pools and take a break from the tropical heat.
Playa El Tunco
El Tunco El Salvador is one of the most famous beaches in the country; and also one of the top surfing spots in El Salvador and all of Central America. This surf village, with only two streets, is famous for its excellent surfing, striking sunsets, and weekend parties. Year after year, surfers and non-surfers from many countries visit El Tunco to take advantage of the excellent waves and everything else it has to offer.
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Tamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach
Pickup included
Reviews
88 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful Nature
maryanneot,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely time w Miguel! He’s so patient and supportive while hiking. He’s English was perfect! Highly recommend! Enjoyed a meal on the beach after the hike
The experience is fine...
Joseangel J,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience is very nice only a little complicated to go down to the waterfalls and to also go up our gaby guide is very nice and I explain everything very well , very good guide.
Waterfall hike and the Beach
Y2593NAseanc,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gaby was on time for my pickup arranged less than a day before. We went to Tamanique falls after a pickup of another group at El Zonta. Very humid trip down. Good advice to dress for the heat and have water food wear for plunging into refreshing waterfall basin. Drove to Tunco beach for a two out lunch. Managed to squeeze in a short surf with a rental. About nine hours total, five hours if activity time and four hours transportation.
Best tour and tour guide in El Salvador!
David T,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide! Very knowledgeable about the areas we visited and offered great recommendations for restaurants at the beach. I would definitely take another tour with him again! The areas we visited were awesome as well. A little bit of bummer that it rained during the tour but don't let that stop you from getting a tour with Josue!
Fantastic!!
Melita W,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience! Both our guides Josué and Freddie were fantastic!! Thoroughly recommend the tour and guides.
Excellent adventure 😎🇸🇻
405benjaminj,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well, guys, this adventure is excellent to enjoy nature at its best. The path going down to the falls is medium, and you will through beautiful views of mountains and birds chirping all along the way. It is worth every penny. Wait until you are there after that trail. You will get like new on that water.
Waterfalls tour
Juan C,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with our tour guides David J and Freddy C, they ensured that we we save in our trail and showed all the interesting things along the way. The waterfall was beautiful and a must see.
Great Tour
R6335NWjuanc,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a great tour and excellent tour guide Diego was great and was knowledgeable about the local area. Highly reccomend.
The best tour in El Salvador
Selene D,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is definitely a must if you are going to El Salvador. The waterfalls are stunning and beautiful, and although the hike is not the easiest, it is definitely worth it. The group I went with was great, including my guide, David, which was extremely friendly and pleasing. El tunco is very unique, since the sand is made out of volcanic rocks and it is black. Such a great experience overall. Would definitely recommend!
So fun!
angelicarG1448EG,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun day! Honestly loved this. The trek down is steep, but just take your time. The falls are gorgeous! It had just rained so the fall was amazing. Love el tunco as well. You must visit if you’re visiting and love the beach. Diego was our guide and he was so nice. He even carried my water bottle during the hike hahah Freddy was with us for the hike and he takes bomb photos!!
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