Punta Roca

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La Libertad Costa

Punta Roca beach sits on the outskirts of the port city of La Libertad, just steps away from the services and attractions that this vibrant port town has to offer.

The Punta Roca wave, or "La Punta" as locals call it, breaks right over a rocky bottom. Experts consider La Punta to be among the 10 best waves in the world for surfing. In fact, professional surfers who ride this wave compare it to the famous Jeffrey's Bay wave in South Africa, with the added bonus of warm water and no need for a wetsuit.

The speed and power of this wave make it strictly for advanced and expert surfers.

From the shore, you can watch the break some 300 meters offshore, peeling in an endless line with a wide wall for a variety of tricks and maneuvers, as well as fantastic tube sections.

This wave is consistent and rideable nearly year-round. But to witness La Punta at its most epic, plan for a trip from March to April, when powerful storm swells from the south Pacific reach El Salvador's shores. Although it can reach up to 12 feet (4 meters), the wave is at its best from 4 to 8 feet (1.5 to 2.5 meters), with swells coming from the southwest.

Punta Roca is suitable for any tide, but surfers should be careful of the rocky bottom, especially of what locals call the "mama rock," a menacing boulder that emerges during low tide.

Given the consistency and quality of the wave, Punta Roca has hosted numerous international surfing tournaments, including a World Masters and several competitions on the Latin American Circuit, ALAS, as well as QS qualifiers for the World Tour.

Beyond surfing, visitors shouldn't miss a trip into Puerto de La Libertad, a bustling port city alive with sea salt air, with everything travelers might need. You'll find accommodation for all budgets, as well as restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, ATMs and public transportation. Be sure to visit the Seaside Market (Mercado del Mar) during your visit, along with the local fishing dock. Don't miss sampling Salvadoran pupusas and myriad options for seafood. You can also hire a guide to take you to the best beaches in the area and show you the attractions available at this port city.

Getting to Punta Roca is easy: Take the highway from San Salvador to Puerto de La Libertad. After 20 kilometers you will reach El Puerto. Cross the city heading west, and a block before Chilama River, take a left and go another 800 meters until you reach this world-class break.

HOTEL Y RESTAURANTE LOS FARALLONES

Kilometro 41 1/2 Carretera al Litoral, La Libertad, La Libertad

2303-5600 7681-1000

LA POSADA DON LITO

Final 5a. Av, Sur No.37-6 Playa La Paz, Puerto de La Libertad, La Libertad

2346-2320 2335-3166

EL MALECON DE DON LITO

2a. Calle Oriente y Calle a Playa El Obispo No.3, Puerto de La Libertad, La Libertad

2335-3216 2346-1369

MICHANTI HOME OF ADVENTURE

Carretera Litoral Cantón El Zonte, # 51, lotificación Costa Azul, Zona 1, Distrito de Chiltiupán, Municipio de La Libertad Costa, Departamento de La Libertad.

76899617

MANDALA ECO VILLAS

Lotificación El Cocal, Hacienda Santa Emilia, Lotes 1-2-3-4, La Libertad

2236-1756 7190-1577 7180-9200

The Reef on the Water

La Libertad, La Libertad

7334-0337

Pelicano Surf Camp

La Libertad, La Libertad

7084-7819

FISHERMAN´S RESORT LIFE

Frente al Pasaje Poniente No. 2, Lotificación el Jute, Lotes 38 y 40, La Libertad

2223-0466 ( contesta las Flores Resort)

HOTEL ACANTILADOS

Kilometro 41 ½, Carretera El Litoral, La Libertad

2369-1700 7599-9398

EL SALVADOR SURF HOUSES

Final calle principal, Block C, Lotificación San Blas, #32, La Libertad, La Libertad.

2389-6087 7887-8540

Sol Bohemio

La Libertad, La Libertad

7438-1477

HOTEL AST

4ta calle poniente, N°2-7, Malecon Turistico, Playa la Paz; La Libertad

2306-0110 7210-5503

6 Caracoles

La Libertad, La Libertad

6981-9370

COCO SURF

Blvr conchalio #2 al #13, La Libertad

79352864

PUNTA ROCA SURF RESORT

Canton Santa Emilia, Lotificacion y playa El Cocal, Lotes 8 y 9 La Libertad

2335-3261

La Dolce Vita San Blas

La Libertad, La Libertad

2328-0877 2335-3592

Punta del Este Hotel Restaurante

La Libertad, La Libertad

7858-0267 2325-8053

TROPICAL SURF LODGE

Carretera Litoral, Calle La Bocana, Playa el Cocal, número 27, La Libertad

2261-9400 6306-3217

Restaurante El Delfín

La Libertad, La Libertad

7806-3229 2315-4100

Restaurante La Pema

La Libertad, La Libertad

7851-4689 2346-2534

La Mariscada del Muelle #1

La Libertad, La Libertad

7874-9105

Casa Barú

La Libertad, La Libertad

7931-8541

Stefany Restaurante

La Libertad, La Libertad

7559-1678

Restaurante Brisa y Sol

La Libertad, La Libertad

7124-6188

Restaurante Rokamar, Playa La Paz

La Libertad, La Libertad

7465-3828

Restaurante Sandra

La Libertad, La Libertad

7396-6365

Mariscos Fredy

La Libertad, La Libertad

7520-8903

La Posada 3

La Libertad, La Libertad

2301-4346

La Posada 2

La Libertad, La Libertad

7485-7287

Ceviches del Pacifico

La Libertad, La Libertad

7909-3817

Restaurante Baldizon, Mercado del Mar

La Libertad, La Libertad

7841-7016 2330-7554

Restaurante La Barra Vieja

La Libertad, La Libertad

7700-0604

RESTAURANTE ACAJUTLA (PUERTO DE LA LIBERTAD)

Barrio El Centro, Complejo Turistico Puerto de La Libertad, La Libertad

2264-0972

Vanilla Spoon, Plaza Gastronómica

La Libertad, La Libertad

7850-6034

Tamarindos Café

La Libertad, La Libertad

7067-9364

Restaurante Anna

La Libertad, La Libertad

6828-6926

Restaurante Mar Adentro San Blas

La Libertad, La Libertad

2301-3892

Hotel y Restaurante Bello Sol

La Libertad, La Libertad

7877-5264

Blanchi Restaurante

La Libertad, La Libertad

7683-8886

Restaurante Brisas del Mar, La Libertad

La Libertad, La Libertad

6178-5130

Restaurante La Marea

La Libertad, La Libertad

7663-4890

El Nuevo Altamar

La Libertad, La Libertad

7999-9612 23353235

Marys Restaurant

La Libertad, La Libertad

7851-2237

Hotel Santa Fe y Restaurante

La Libertad, La Libertad

7850-5017 2310-6508

La Curva de Don Gere

La Libertad, La Libertad

7743-1021 2335-3436

Restaurante Tsunami

La Libertad, La Libertad

7210-5503

Mariscos Silvia

La Libertad, La Libertad

6855-6038

Hotel El Pacifico

Carretera del Litoral Km 40 ½, entrada principal Playa El Majahual, Distrito La Libertad, Municipio de La Libertad Costa, Departamento de La Libertad.

7871-3231; 7797-6765

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