La Libertad Costa

El Obispo beach is a closely guarded secret among local surfers, a wave for true connoisseurs. While this break sits in plain sight, few surfers tackle this long, steep and tubular ride that peels off the La Libertad Pier and finishes in a challenging sandy beach break that only experienced surfers can master.

Surfers attempting this wave for the first time should carefully study the break from the pier and take note of the time between sets and the entry and exit points, to ensure a safe yet thrilling session.

In December and January, especially with some northerly winds, this monster transforms into a playful, forgiving wave, though it never completely loses its punch.

From this spot in the heart of the La Libertad port city, you'll find dozens of hotels, hostels, rental properties, restaurants, craft shops, and the bustling Sea Market, your perfect base for exploring Surf City and discovering all sorts of seafood options. As a thriving destination, this serves as your gateway to the rest of the country and neighboring beaches, complete with supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, and every essential service you need.

Time-honored restaurants line El Obispo beach, many of which have been in operation for decades and are a popular destination for tourists from San Salvador, just a 30-minute drive away.

Getting there from San Salvador is easy: take the highway to Puerto de La Libertad; El Obispo is the first beach once you enter the city.