I hated This Place (At First)... Is EL TUNCO Worth It? 🇸🇻

EPISODE 16 🇸🇻 Is El Tunco Worth Visiting? I have mixed feelings about this place. In this El Salvador travel vlog, I am backpacking through one of the most famous tourist destinations in Central America to find out if El Tunco is worth visiting or just an overrated surf town. I share my raw and honest first impressions to answer the real question: is El Tunco worth visiting? Once known as part of one of the most dangerous countries in the world, El Salvador has recently emerged as a rising travel destination in Central America, attracting backpackers, surfers, and digital nomads. In this travel vlog, I explore El Tunco’s crowded surf scene, nightlife, restaurants, street food, and beach culture, reacting to everything from surf shops, yoga retreats, vegan cafes, and hipster-style venues to local experiences that changed my opinion as the day went on. I also taste authentic Salvadoran food including pupusas, lobster (langosta), and conch ceviche while comparing El Tunco to other popular destinations like Costa Rica, while navigating the vibrant nightlife and world-class surfing beaches. Whether you are backpacking Central America, looking for the best beaches in El Salvador, or wondering about travel safety in what was once one of the most dangerous countries in the world, this video captures the reality of El Salvador tourism today. Join me for an entertaining adventure filled with humor, spectacular sunsets, and a deep dive into the food and party vibe of Surf City This video is for anyone interested in backpacking Central America, beaches, surf towns, street food, nightlife, and discovering whether famous destinations live up to the hype. After a rocky first impression, a few beers, a stunning sunset, and a lively night out transformed the experience, leaving me with mixed but entertaining conclusions. Let's Get OILY! FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM - Instagram -   / oily_fingaz   MUSIC PRODUCED BY JESUS RICE 00:00 Intro (Traveling VS Vacations) 03:04 Arrival at La Libertad & Game Plan 04:22 Best Ceviche de Conchas at Baldizon Restaurant 06:08 FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF EL TUNCO 08:59 Overrated. Lost, Disappointed and Disgusted 10:10 Playa El Tunco aka Surf City 11:20 El Tunco is not El Salvador 12:10 Half Time Turning Point / Mixed feelings 13:45 Best Lobster (Langosta) at restaurant by the beach 14:46 El Tunco at Night / Nightlife: Surf Shops turn into Bars and Night Clubs 15:40 The truth. Is El Tunco Worth visiting? Apologies & Conclusions 16:34 Best Pupusas in El Tunco, El Salvador 17:49 Outro: Raw & honest truth about El Tunco 12:45 Outro #travelvlog #ElTunco#ElSalvador