La Libertad is located in the country’s central region, stretching for 1,625.88 square kilometers divided in 22 municipalities and a population of 464,724 inhabitants.
In 1824, by federal decree of the Central American Republic, the La Libertad Port went into operation, originally called Harbor of Tepeahua.
The port was blocked by a British fleet during the Central American War that pitted Liberals against Republicans in 1849. But in 1859, the village became town and the first pier there was opened in 1869. This was the first iron-cast pier and wharf the nation ever had. In 1870, the first wireless line between the city harbor and San Salvador was set up.
The city has a throbbing coastline and its beaches rank among the most sought-after tourist destinations in the whole country. It’s a port city that receives numerous visitors every year. It also contains archeological sites and lots of ruins scattered across its territory.
Its major city is New San Salvador, also known as Santa Tecla, where the nation’s capital was originally settled from 1854 to 1865. Its location high above sea level guarantees a refreshing weather compared to the sweltering coastal heat beating down on La Libertad.
Los Chorros Spa, near Santa Tecla, is a complex of swimming pools of natural and cool waters that ranks as one of the country’s most visited destinations by locals and foreigners alike.
