Beaches in El Salvador map & data
There are 180 beaches mapped in El Salvador, spread over 11 regions. The most are in Departamento de Sonsonate (52), Departamento de La Unión (41) and La Libertad (24). 70% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Playa El Zonte (Bitcoin Beach), Playa El Amatal and Punta Acayo.
Beaches by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Departamento de Sonsonate | 52 | 29% |
| Departamento de La Unión | 41 | 23% |
| La Libertad | 24 | 13% |
| Departamento de San Salvador | 15 | 8.3% |
| Departamento de La Paz | 13 | 7.2% |
| Departamento de Usulután | 9 | 5.0% |
| Departamento de Cuscatlán | 8 | 4.4% |
| Departamento de San Miguel | 7 | 3.9% |
| Departamento de Ahuachapán | 6 | 3.3% |
| Departamento de Santa Ana | 3 | 1.7% |
| San Vicente | 1 | 0.6% |
Notable beaches in El Salvador
- Playa El Zonte (Bitcoin Beach)La Libertad · beach
- Playa El Amatalbeach
- Punta AcayoDepartamento de Cuscatlán · beach
- El EspinoDepartamento de Usulután · beach
- Barra de SantiagoDepartamento de Ahuachapán · beach
- Playa AcajutlaDepartamento de Sonsonate · beach
- Playa El MajahualLa Libertad · beach
- Punta ChancarneroDepartamento de Cuscatlán · beach
- Playa El ToroDepartamento de Usulután · beach
- Playa DoradaDepartamento de Ahuachapán · beach
- Playa Costa AzulDepartamento de Sonsonate · beach
- Playa El ObispoLa Libertad · beach
- Punta CumasayaDepartamento de Cuscatlán · beach
- Playa Espiritu SantoDepartamento de Usulután · beach
- Playa La BarronaDepartamento de Ahuachapán · beach
- Playa Costa BravaDepartamento de Sonsonate · beach
- Playa El PalmarcitoLa Libertad · beach
- Punta CutaliyaDepartamento de Cuscatlán · beach
- Playa HermosoDepartamento de Usulután · beach
- Playa Los LimonesDepartamento de Ahuachapán · beach
- Playa DecameronDepartamento de Sonsonate · beach
- Playa El TuncoLa Libertad · beach
- Punta El PiñalDepartamento de Cuscatlán · beach
- Playa San SebastiánDepartamento de Usulután · beach
- Playa K59La Libertad · beach
- Punta GuarumoDepartamento de Cuscatlán · beach
- Punta MangoDepartamento de Usulután · beach
- Playa K61La Libertad · beach
- Punta La CuestonaDepartamento de Cuscatlán · beach
- Punta el BajónDepartamento de Usulután · beach
- Playa La PazLa Libertad · beach
- Punta ZacatepequeDepartamento de Cuscatlán · beach
- Playa La PerlaLa Libertad · beach
- Playa La TuseraLa Libertad · beach
- Playa Las FloresLa Libertad · beach
- Playa MizataLa Libertad · beach
- Playa RocamarLa Libertad · beach
- Playa SihuapilapaLa Libertad · beach
- Playa el SunzalLa Libertad · beach
- Punta RocaLa Libertad · beach
What's in this layer
Every beach in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Beaches and sandy shores.
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Frequently asked questions
How many beaches are there in El Salvador?
This layer holds 180 beaches in El Salvador, the most of them in Departamento de Sonsonate. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each beach?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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