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Surf's up in La Libertad, the most popular surfer's beach in El Salvador. It's also got a great malecon for evening strolls, with several good seafood restaurants with ocean views and spectacular sunsets.
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Muelle Puerto la Libertad
Long modern pier built in 2003. Hub of fishing activity for the town. If you are cooking your own meals, you can buy fresh caught fish right off the boat.
The best surfing beach in El Salvador.
A huge sandy beach, deserted bar a few fishermen at dusk & dawn, maybe some kids playing football with bamboo goalposts. Great surf for beginners. none of the rocks and crowds of Sunzal. Friendly residential area, a few hotels and one hostel and a few cheap comedores & pupusarias.
Bitcoin Beach
A surf beach where the Bitcoin movement started.
Quieter beach area away from the pier. Rocky shoreline so wear shoes.
Nice beach for swimming and sunbathing because it's sandy with few rocks.
Lush deciduous forest, canopy walks, abseiling (rappelling) down waterfalls, guided tours, bat cave exploration, obstacle course, animal encounters, be prepared to get a little muddy if it's wet out.
Economical seafood eatery with mariscada de crema.
Lobster, oysters, coctel, oceanfront location.
Seafood grilled over a hardwood fire, tables right next to a somewhat rocky beach with spectacular sunsets, ice cold beer, and dirt cheap prices.
Friendly English speaking owners and a good kitchen with large refrigerator. One Private double available, big, with shower(more to come). Get to know the locals by talking with the gardener and the friendly neighbors. Also ask about painting/writing just about anything you want on the walls. Or get a Foosball tournament going on the full sized table upstairs. Beer/water $1, soda/juice $.50 available.
Sits just above El Hostel and offers private rooms for about the same price.
Outgoing hosts, can order breakfast lunch or dinner for about $3, pool, hammocks, wifi, beach access.
Swimming pool, pool table, clean beds. Pupuseria short walk away.
Swimming pool, breakfasts can be purchased and surfboards rented, airport transfers.
Offers guests direct beach front access to perfect waves. Each room overlooks the ocean, as do the swimming pool, bar and hilltop restaurant.
Restaurant/bar, pool, Wi-Fi, transfers to airport.
Located at Playa Salinitas. It's an all-inclusive hotel and resort.
You can take bus 102 from the corner of 17a Av Sur and 6a Calle Poniente in the city center, US$0.60.
Read in the guideYou can walk and surf in the nearest beaches. Buses from Liberad to other beaches like El Tunco and SunZal cost US$0.25 and catching a ride in a truck is always an option.
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