K59

Chiltiupán: La Libertad Costa. The coastal highway west from Puerto de La Libertad offers a breathtaking route of dramatic rocky outcrops and stunning viewpoints. But immediately after you emerge from the first of five tunnels carved into the rock of the verdant cliffs along the highway, you can't miss the perfect waves breaking hundreds of meters below on the beach known as K59.

Mizata

Teotepeque: La Libertad Costa. This stunning destination is widely considered the most beautiful in the area, with lush, abundant tropical vegetation embracing the shoreline and creating spectacular natural scenery for every visitor.

San Blas

La Libertad Costa. San Blas is one of the most beautiful beaches in El Salvador, with incredible potential as a premier tourism destination and surfing spot.

Barra de Santiago

Jujutla: Ahuachapán Sur. For surfing, Barra de Santiago delivers an expansive beach break that produces waves of different sizes, speeds, and power depending on the sandbar formations and their shape. Generally though, the waves are fast and break from right to left with short rides, and occasional barrels that close out when waves exceed 6 feet (2 meters).

Bahía de Jiquilisco

Usulután Oeste. Explore the largest mangrove forest in El Salvador at Jiquilisco Bay in Usulután. This pristine sanctuary also shelters the largest population of seabirds in the country, including many endangered species.

Los Cóbanos

Acajutla: Sonsonate Oeste. Los Cóbanos is a small fishing village in the western department of Sonsonate, located 11 kilometers west of the departmental capital and Acajutla seaport.

El Cuco Beach

San Miguel Centro. A fan-favorite destination in eastern El Salvador, El Cuco Beach delivers beauty and attractions that make it absolutely unmissable. Located 170 kilometers from San Salvador in the department of San Miguel, El Cuco captivates visitors with its seemingly endless black sand beach.

Costa del Sol

La Paz Centro. Costa del Sol beach is a coastal gem located in the department of La Paz in central El Salvador. In contrast to the rocky formations and cliffs that dominate the beaches in the eastern and western regions of the country, this beach nestles in a stunning valley surrounded by towering Salvadoran volcanoes that look out over rolling fields of sugarcane and other local crops.

Gulf of Fonseca

The Gulf of Fonseca sprawls where El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua converge at the Pacific Ocean. The Gulf's crown jewel is the breathtaking seascape dotted with islands in the Pacific waters.

Punta Mango

Usulután Este. Punta Mango is a legendary beach located in the eastern department of Usulután. Until recently, this beach was known only to a fortunate few. Now it is on the bucket list for any adventurous surfer.