Surf in the morning, yoga at sunset and a quiet room in between. In the middle of El Salvador’s Surf City, that’s the whole idea.
Balancé Surf & Yoga Retreat is a boutique waterfront hotel in Playa El Tunco. It sits right on the surf, steps from the town’s cafés and restaurants, and just far enough from the bars that the El Tunco nightlife never reaches your room.
Courtesy Balancé Surf & Yoga
Courtesy Balancé Surf & Yoga
Courtesy Balancé Surf & Yoga
Courtesy Balancé Surf & Yoga
What to expect
- The rooms: Tree Suites, Element Suites and the Hidden Villa, all spacious, with premium linens and towels. Most of the year anyone can book them.
- The surf: Local pro surfers with more than 10 years of coaching teach beginners and guide experienced surfers to the best spots, away from the crowds at Sunzal and La Bocana.
- The studio: Newly reopened after a year-long remodel, with yoga, breathwork and therapeutic sessions.
- The café: Homemade, healthy food, open to the public every day from 8am to 3pm.
- Retreats: Some weeks Balancé closes to the public for hosted yoga, wellness and surf retreats. You can also host your own.
Point breaks, fast beach breaks and year-round consistency make the La Libertad coast one of the best places in Central America to learn to surf or to sharpen your surfing.
Price: Varies by room and retreat. See current rates and the retreat calendar online