Live & Work

The remote work guide to El Tunco: where to work and how to stay longer than a holiday.

Can you work remotely from El Tunco? Yes. Details below.

Remote work

Where to work in El Tunco

Cafés, hotels and coworking spaces with wifi you can work on

Submit a spot

Run a café, hotel or coworking space with solid wifi?

Remote workers read this page to decide where to open the laptop. List your place with its real speed, hours and a WhatsApp number.

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Budget

Day-to-day spending

Coffee, lunch and a beer are cheap by North American or European standards. Prices vary by spot.

USD is the official currency. Since the 2025 reform, accepting bitcoin is voluntary: some businesses take it, some don't. Don't count on an ATM in El Tunco itself; bring cash or ask your accommodation where the nearest one is.

Community

The digital nomad community in El Tunco

Who's here

The people working from El Tunco are mostly surfers on long stays and remote workers passing through for a month or three. Most of them meet in the water.

Staying longer than 90 days?

Most tourists get up to 90 days on entry. The visa guide covers extensions, residency and the pensionado program.

Read the visa guide