Stories from the coast

First Time in El Tunco: Everything You Need to Know

Black sand, heavy beach break, zero traffic lights. Here's the honest guide we wish existed when we first showed up with a backpack and no plan.

How to Read the El Tunco Break (Even if You're a Beginner)

The beach break at El Tunco looks chaotic at first. Here's what the locals are actually looking at when they decide where to paddle out.

The Best Places to Eat in El Tunco Right Now

From dawn patrol breakfast burritos to fresh ceviche at sunset. Our current rotation of where to eat in El Tunco — no hype, just what's actually good.

What It's Actually Like to Live in El Tunco

Slow mornings, fast Wi-Fi (if you know where to sit), and a very short commute to the ocean. The honest version of digital nomad life on the black sand coast.

Surf Gear in El Tunco: What to Rent, What to Buy

Travelling with a board bag is expensive and annoying. Here's what the local shapers and rental shops actually recommend.