The remote work guide to El Tunco: tested wifi, cost of living, coworking, and how to stay longer than a holiday.
Can you work remotely from El Tunco? Yes. Wifi at the spots below tests between 45 and 200 Mbps, a month here runs roughly $800–$2,500 depending on how you live, and there is a dedicated coworking space in town. Details below, updated Aug 19, 2026.
Remote work
Where to work in El Tunco
Tested by the community, last updated Aug 19, 2026
USD is the official currency. Bitcoin is legal tender, accepted at most businesses in El Tunco. Chivo Wallet and Strike work everywhere. ATMs in La Libertad.
Monthly budget (budget traveler)
$800 – $1,200
Hostel, street food, scooter rental, surf lessons
Monthly budget (comfortable)
$1,500 – $2,500
Private room or studio, restaurants, day passes
Monthly budget (long-term rental)
$1,200 – $2,000
Furnished apartment or house, full lifestyle
Bitcoin tip
Use Strike for instant USD→BTC conversion and zero-fee payments. Most vendors in El Tunco scan your QR directly. Works better than cash for large payments.
Work spaces
Coworking in El Tunco
Three options from full coworking to café laptops
Bitcoin
Coworking
Tunco Hub
El Tunco's dedicated coworking space. Standing desks, private booths, meeting room, 200 Mbps fibre. Monthly, weekly, and day rates.
El Tunco has quietly become one of Central America's most popular spots for remote workers and long-termers. The mix is surfers who stayed, digital nomads who got tired of Bali, and a small but tight-knit expat community that's been here for years. Most people find each other in the water or through the WhatsApp groups below.
Most tourists get 90 days on entry. Extensions are possible, but there are hoops. The full visa guide covers extensions, residency options, and the pensionado program.