El Salvador

La Libertad

#3 Top 5 cities

La Libertad makes sense for a surf-oriented coastal lifestyle, especially when sea access matters more than broad urban amenities.

Country overview

Population

16 855

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 33°C

Night: 22°C až 25°C

Climate

Hot tropical coastal climate with long dry and wet seasons.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

7/10

The main coastal and surf areas are increasingly visited and policed, but theft, road safety and uneven conditions outside busy tourist zones remain relevant.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

The low Pacific coast is exposed to earthquakes, tsunamis, coastal flooding, intense rain and landslides, giving La Libertad the weakest natural-disaster stability in this list.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Creatives
  • Couples
  • Seasonal expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇨🇦Canadians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Strong remote community

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Tourism seasonality
  • −Less dynamic environment