PARTNER CONTENT FOR THE SALVADORAN TOURISM CORPORATION
EL SALVADOR ON A WAVE
Boris Iraheta, marketing manager at Corsatur, explains why the country is now a first-class surf destination
The Surf City strategy seeks to position El Salvador as one of the best destinations in the world for professional and recreational surfing.
Why is El Salvador ideal for surfers? El Salvador is an incredible destination for surfing with warm water, tropical weather and constant waves throughout the year created by a swell from New Zealand which meets a rugged coast that extends up to 190 miles. What’s more, waves consistently have a long length that allows surfers to ride them for many seconds. One of the highlights for surfers can be found at Punta Roca which as a reputation for having one of the best right-handed waves
in the world — that’s why Surf City El Salvador is the home of the ‘right’ surf. Convenience is another big attraction for overseas visitors who can be surfing within 40 minutes of leaving the airport. If you consider all these benefits, it’s not surprising that Surf City El Salvador is gaining a reputation as a surf capital.
What is Surf City and the Surf City campaign and why has it been in the
news recently? Surf City is both a program and a country strategy. The program seeks to develop the Salvadorean coastline providing equipment, services and infrastructure that will generate