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Tuesday, Aug 04, 2026
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Tourism Investment and Visitor Arrivals Rise Along El Salvador's Surf City Coast

The Ministry of Tourism reported a twenty-two percent annual increase in international visitor arrivals along the La Libertad coastline, supported by new hotel investments, upgraded public spaces and expanding services for eco-tourism and surfing visitors.
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