La Libertad

El Salvador’s most famous coastal resort might still be off-the-beaten-track for many visitors to Central America, but La Libertad’s long sandy beaches and world-class breaks have none-the-less earned it a reputation as a surf hotspot.
A short journey from the capital, the bohemian beach town attracts a steady stream of locals and backpackers, and it’s a lively place to spend the summer months, with its atmospheric boardwalk lined with reggae bars, fish markets and handicrafts stalls, and a reputation for serving up some of the country’s best seafood.
The beaches, of course, are the main attraction and there are more than a dozen to choose from up and down the coast - for surfers, the legendary Punta Roca and El Sunzal beach offer the most challenging waves, while the calmer waters of Playa San Diego are better suited to swimmers and first-time boarders and the tranquil El Tunco and El Zonte are good choices for escaping the crowds.

Practical Info

La Libertad is located on El Salvador’s Pacific coast, about 30 km south of San Salvador.