PARTNER CONTENT FOR THE SALVADORAN TOURISM CORPORATION
employment, social and economic benefits. The program will be implemented in five phases working from west to east, leaving the protected mangrove nature reserve undisturbed. The innovative strategy also seeks to position El Salvador as one of the best destinations in the world for professional and recreational surfing. Over the last few years, the country has been selected to host world-class events such as the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Surfing Games, which was a qualifier for the 2020 Olympic Games.
Apart from incredible waves for surfing, are there any other major attractions inland, and what’s the best way for tourists to reach them/travel around the country? Surf City is the gateway to many attractions including: the belt of volcanos that extends from
east to west along the center of the country, two mountain ranges to the north, a unique volcanic reef, vast areas of protected mangroves and the ancient Mayan site of Joya de Cerén, also called the Pompeii of America. All this is complemented by great hotels and a gastronomic scene for a range of travelers and budgets.
Other than surfers, what sort of visitors are you trying to attract? All the attractions listed above cater for a wide range of leisure tourists including families, couples and friends. We also offer extensive facilities and a great range of hotels for meetings, conventions and weddings. In addition, El Salvador is also a medical tourism destination with the capability to perform outpatient procedures such as minor surgeries, dental, eye and cosmetic procedures.
Opposite page: Playa El Tunco Below: Punto Roca, Mizata
The Salvadoran Tourism Corporation (Corsatur) encourages visitors to explore its coastline.