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 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.
What‘s Included
Small Groups
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed Tour Guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup points
Intercontinental San Salvador-metrocentro Mall By IHG
Boulevard De Los Heroes Y Avenue Sisimiles, Avenue Sisimiles San Salvador El Salvador
Boca Olas Resort Villas
Km 42 Carretera Al Litoral El Tunco El Salvador
Hyatt Centric San Salvador
Sergio Paz Avenue, Corner With El Pedregal St, Las Cascadas Shopping Center Antiguo Cuscatlan El Salvador
La Zona Hostel
Blvd. Del Hipodromo, Col San Benito #436, Frente a Ticabus y misma calle de VIDRI San Salvador El Salvador
Sheraton Presidente San Salvador Hotel
Avenida De La Revolucion, Col. San Benito San Salvador El Salvador
Barcelo San Salvador
Av Las Magnolias y Blvd del Hipodromo, Colonia San Benito San Salvador El Salvador
Hilton San Salvador
89 Av Norte y 11 Calle Poniente Colonia Escalon, Colonia Escalon San Salvador El Salvador
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Pickup included
Reviews
98 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful waterfall and views
avionr2026,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The views and the waterfall was amazing. Diego is my absolutely favorite, please request him and Freddy to be your guides. Please beware of that hike, if you are a beginner you may have difficulty climbing back up. Diego was patience, kind, and very helpful and because of his patience I was able to complete the hike with confidence. Be sure to pack water, a handheld fan, good balancing sneakers and sun screen.
Highly recommend taking...
Caitlyn L,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend taking this tour, especially with tour guide Diego if you're able to! Diego was great at providing information specific to the tour and about El Salvador in general
Worth it
Pioneer19711849919,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Diego was great and patient the whole time The water fall was really fun and swimming in it made everything worth it, the hike to the waterfall wasn’t even that long
Lovely but extremely difficult
Ayesha M,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Honest review here. Please read carefully: the hike to and from the waterfall is no joke. It’s an advanced level trek, and I wouldn’t recommend it for beginners. The trail is steep and physically demanding. At the start, you’ll descend toward the waterfall, which takes about 45 minutes. The real challenge comes on the way back up it took my group an hour and a half to climb out. Depending on the route your guide chooses, there may be very little shade and only a slight breeze. Be prepared: wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water, a snack for energy, a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. A big thank you to our tour guide, Diego, and local guide, Freddy. They were incredibly patient, supportive, and understanding of how tough this hike was for our group. If you’re an experienced or moderately fit hiker, I’d recommend it. If not, proceed with caution. We saw people from other groups who needed to be rescued, so take that seriously.
Breath Taking
Dante G,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The hike was awesome the views were breathtaking and our tour guide was very attentive and informative.
Well worth the hike!!!
Curtis T,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The hike down to the waterfalls is intense. So wear proper shoes. But once you get to the falls, its well worth the hike. It was about a 45min hike down. Going back up was super intense. Those mountains are super steep. But our tour guide Diego was extremely patient and friendly with us. El Tunco beach was beautiful and there are plenty of places to eat, drink, and shop.
Fun, Beautiful, but BE PREPARED!!
Crystal B,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00David our tour guide was great! He was on time for the pick up and was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. He took great videos and pictures while we were jumping into the pools. He also took us to a delicious restaurant for lunch! **Warning** this hike is not easy! I’ve been on waterfall hikes in a few tropical countries, and this by far was the most brutal one I’ve been on. Getting down is fairly easy despite being very steep (we went in the dry season.) Getting back up will test your fitness! Nothing in the description prepared us for how strenuous this hike would be. Wear good shoes or hiking shoes, no sandals!
Excellent time
Laurent L,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good excursion with Diego. The Tamanique Falls are superb and deserved, it climbs to come back but hey without being a great athlete I did And I swam there, the water is not cold. Then El Tunco, beautiful beach with warm water and waves.
A great introduction to El Salvador
GoPlaces42559748252,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great first day tour of El Salvador! The locations were nice and Osmaro was a great guide, always explaining things and reccomending places when asked. He goes above and beyond and definitely deserves five stars!
Beat rour
Susan V,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful . Informative and kind guide. Waterfalls were cool. Excellent trip! Family or solo would work.
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