La Libertad, La Libertad

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La Libertad is a municipality in the La Libertad department of El Salvador.

Also known as "El Puerto de la Libertad, was founded by the British colonist Sir Francisc Drake while on route to northern California. El Puerto has been home to many foreigners. EL "mueye" was vital to the town's economy for many years until "El Puerto de Acajutla" was finished just 240 Kilometers west of El Puerto. Today, El Puerto de la Libertad is a tourist site for many surfers. As the world known point break "La Punta" attracts pro level surfers in search of a perfect right break.

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