La Libertad, La Libertad
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La Libertad is a municipality located in El Salvador
namesake and one of the main sights of this country. According to official census of 2007, has a population of inhabitants.
while on route to northern California[?]. El Puerto has been home to many foreigners. El "muelle" was vital to the town's economy for many years until "El Puerto de Acajutla" was finished 240 kilometers west, being nowadays the principal salvadoran pier engaged in important economic activity.
Today, El Puerto de la Libertad is a tourist site for many international surfers as well as salvadorans across the country. The world known point break "Punta Roca" attracts intermediate to professional surfers and it's been home of many regional and international surfing tournaments.
This area was mentioned by the Rev. Pedro Cortes and Larraz in 1770 as the "Hacienda Tepehaua" one of the largest in the parish of San Jacinto. In fact, the region was known as "Bay of Tepehaua" before being authorized by the Congress of the Federal Republic of Central America and Puerto de La Libertad on . The parliament also authorized him to trade on the Pacific coast in 1831. The first steamboat arrived on .
On the town was built as a people by Executive Decree, approved by Congress on February 11 next year. His erection as a municipality was due to the dependence of Huizucar, located at a considerable distance and which was communicated by bad roads.
He joined the department of La Libertad on and 1869 had a population of 266 inhabitants. On the Salvadoran government made the contract for the construction of an iron pier was opened on . Before that time the landing was by barges secured with lift. Also, the telegraph line between San Salvador and the port was opened on . He holds the title of village and the city on .
In the town beaches are also located Las Flores, San Diego, Bishop, La Paz and El Majahual. Similarly, between natural areas highlights the Walter Thilo Deininger National Par
The main wave extends from La Punta to the township, a distance of about 800m, although single rides do not normally connect along this whole distance. On a good 6 to 8 feet day (Hawaiian scale), the top part of the point produces the best waves, giving a ride of about 300m or more. The wave features a relatively easy takeoff with long, fast, powerful walls, with longer hollow barrels on the best days. This wave works from about 3 to 12 feet (Hawaiian scale), and can barrel anywhere along the point, but most often closest to the takeoff area. The main takeoff is close to a dangerous rock which often sticks out of the water, and has caused injuries. It works on all tides, although low tide probably has more barrels. The wave is unusual in that it often breaks at a slight angle to the shoreline, hitting it slightly squarely, creating powerful and fast walls. It can be difficult to get out the back in large swells, and the rocky shoreline is notorious for its rather difficult entry.
Further down the point are a few other breaks, including next to the cemetery and in the town itself. These are less crowded and can produce waist-high waves on occasions, but the world-class section of the point is way on the outside.
Other surf spots around the region include: Conchalio, La Paz, San Diego, EL Zunzal, La Bocana, El Zonte.
Other freeways and roads that connect with La Libertad in a non-direct way are:
During the 2001 series of earthquake the Pier was damaged partially, the damaged part was re-constructed and re-enforced.
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
namesake and one of the main sights of this country. According to official census of 2007, has a population of inhabitants.
History
Also known as "Way To California", it was founded by the British colonist Sir Francis DrakeFrancis Drake
Sir Francis Drake, Vice Admiral was an English sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era. Elizabeth I of England awarded Drake a knighthood in 1581. He was second-in-command of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada in 1588. He also carried out the...
while on route to northern California[?]. El Puerto has been home to many foreigners. El "muelle" was vital to the town's economy for many years until "El Puerto de Acajutla" was finished 240 kilometers west, being nowadays the principal salvadoran pier engaged in important economic activity.
Today, El Puerto de la Libertad is a tourist site for many international surfers as well as salvadorans across the country. The world known point break "Punta Roca" attracts intermediate to professional surfers and it's been home of many regional and international surfing tournaments.
This area was mentioned by the Rev. Pedro Cortes and Larraz in 1770 as the "Hacienda Tepehaua" one of the largest in the parish of San Jacinto. In fact, the region was known as "Bay of Tepehaua" before being authorized by the Congress of the Federal Republic of Central America and Puerto de La Libertad on . The parliament also authorized him to trade on the Pacific coast in 1831. The first steamboat arrived on .
On the town was built as a people by Executive Decree, approved by Congress on February 11 next year. His erection as a municipality was due to the dependence of Huizucar, located at a considerable distance and which was communicated by bad roads.
He joined the department of La Libertad on and 1869 had a population of 266 inhabitants. On the Salvadoran government made the contract for the construction of an iron pier was opened on . Before that time the landing was by barges secured with lift. Also, the telegraph line between San Salvador and the port was opened on . He holds the title of village and the city on .
Tourism
The Port of La Libertad is one of the most representative tourist destinations in the country. It has a tourist complex that includes a boardwalk, restaurants and an amphitheater, other than small seafood trade and crafts located in the old pier. The start of construction of the first phase of the project was inaugurated on January 6, 2006 and fully completed in early 2010 .Second Phase
Currently the second Phase of the Tourist Complex is being built the estimated date for completion is Early 2011.In the town beaches are also located Las Flores, San Diego, Bishop, La Paz and El Majahual. Similarly, between natural areas highlights the Walter Thilo Deininger National Par
Surfing
El Puerto is home to one of the best right points in Central America, known for its fast hollow, pulsing, over 30-second ride waves. Punta Roca (also called "La Punta" by local surfers) has been the perfect spot for many known surfers who back in the 1970s discovered the point with only a few local surfers brave enough to venture into its rocky bottom plane. It is known that legend Gerry Lopez, travelled frequently to this surf spot back in the 70's encouraging a new wave of locals to get into the sport. By the 1980s, El Salvador went through a civil war, and getting to the point was rather dangerous slowing visitors, and with that, a scarcity of surf boards to the locals whose only means of getting a surf board was by travelers leaving them behind in exchange of guidance and accommodations. Local legend, "Yepi" was one the first of his generation to take on full self-support and help maintain the sport, a popular activity among locals. Locals have also been increasing the popularity of the sport throughout the country by offering custom surf tours to tourists and visitors in the region.The main wave extends from La Punta to the township, a distance of about 800m, although single rides do not normally connect along this whole distance. On a good 6 to 8 feet day (Hawaiian scale), the top part of the point produces the best waves, giving a ride of about 300m or more. The wave features a relatively easy takeoff with long, fast, powerful walls, with longer hollow barrels on the best days. This wave works from about 3 to 12 feet (Hawaiian scale), and can barrel anywhere along the point, but most often closest to the takeoff area. The main takeoff is close to a dangerous rock which often sticks out of the water, and has caused injuries. It works on all tides, although low tide probably has more barrels. The wave is unusual in that it often breaks at a slight angle to the shoreline, hitting it slightly squarely, creating powerful and fast walls. It can be difficult to get out the back in large swells, and the rocky shoreline is notorious for its rather difficult entry.
Further down the point are a few other breaks, including next to the cemetery and in the town itself. These are less crowded and can produce waist-high waves on occasions, but the world-class section of the point is way on the outside.
Other surf spots around the region include: Conchalio, La Paz, San Diego, EL Zunzal, La Bocana, El Zonte.
Transportation
There are several freeways that connect the City of La Libertad with the rest of the country, among these are:- CA-4 or known as Carretera al Puerto - Connects to San SalvadorSan SalvadorThe city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador...
- CA-2 or known as El Litoral - Connects to Sonsonate, Zacatecoluca, AhuachapanAhuachapánAhuachapán is a city and municipality and the capital of the Ahuachapán Department in western El Salvador. The municipality including the city covers an area of 244.84 km² and as of 2007 has a population of 110,511 people...
, and to the international airport.
Other freeways and roads that connect with La Libertad in a non-direct way are:
- CA-5 - detour to CA-2 connects to San SalvadorSan SalvadorThe city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador...
- CA-11 - detour to CA-2 connects to San Julian, El Salvador
- CA-12 - detour to CA-2 connects to AcajutlaAcajutlaAcajutla is a seaport and municipality in Sonsonate Department, El Salvador. The town is located at on the Pacific Coast of Central America and is El Salvador's principal seaport from which a large portion of the nation's exports of coffee, sugar, and balsam are shipped. As a municipality,...
, Santa AnaSanta Ana DepartmentSanta Ana is a department of El Salvador in the northwest of the country. The capital is Santa Ana.- General information :It has 2,023 km² and a population of over 600,000. This department was created on February 8, 1855...
& Sonsonate - CA-15 - detour to CA-2 connects to Ahuchapan
- CA-6 - detour to CA-2 connects to Santa Cruz, El Salvador
The Pier
This was the first Port, to ever be built in the country of El Salvador, with time it just became a fishing boat port, a farmers market, and a tourist attraction, 2 New ports replaced El Puerto de La Libertad, La Union, and Puerto de Acajutla, Puerto de La Union has been remodeled lately, the government made it larger due to the increasing demand the country has.During the 2001 series of earthquake the Pier was damaged partially, the damaged part was re-constructed and re-enforced.