Surf City El Salvador 2 Inauguration. JUCUARAN, El Salvador — President Nayib Bukele inaugurated Phase 2 of the Surf City project, marking a significant step in the development of El Salvador’s eastern region.
The initiative, which began with a newly constructed 13-kilometer highway to Punta Mango in Jucuarán, Usulután East, represents a $41 million investment aimed at boosting tourism and economic growth.
“Several tens of millions of dollars have been invested to build this highway with bike paths, lighting, and viewpoints. But this project is more than just a highway; it benefits not only the beaches it connects but the entire eastern part of the country. This project is so large that we have called it Surf City 2,” stated President Nayib Bukele.
The president emphasized the global significance of the area, noting that Las Flores and Punta Mango beaches, along with 19 kilometers of coastline, have been designated as a World Surfing Reserve. This makes El Salvador one of only 13 locations worldwide to hold such a distinction.
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As El Salvador continues positioning itself as a premier destination for international surfing competitions, Bukele highlighted the upcoming Surf City El Salvador Pro 2025, which will take place in La Libertad, part of Surf City 1.
He also stressed that public safety remains a priority in Surf City 2, ensuring sustained growth in the nation’s tourism sector, which is currently the fastest-growing in Central America.
Phase 2 of Surf City connects 11 popular beaches—El Cuco, Las Flores, La Vaca, El Toro, El Majague, El Carrizal, Punta Mango, La Periquera, El Floral, El Bonjo, and El Abrojal—and will eventually link to the under-construction Pacific International Airport.
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“I don’t just see a highway; I see restaurants, jobs, tourism, economic growth, and all the good things that a project like this brings,” Bukele said, emphasizing the economic ripple effect of the project.
The new highway features double lanes, bike paths, bus stops, LED lighting, underground electrical cabling, seven bridges, and designated parking areas for vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles.
Additionally, the government has invested in local education, remodeling the Agua Fría School Center in Jucuarán and announcing plans to construct a new school in El Carrizal.
Bukele contrasted his administration’s investments with the previous FMLN governments, stating that his government has delivered on long-promised infrastructure.
He highlighted significant regional projects, including the San Miguel bypass ($160 million), Pacific International Airport ($386 million), San Antonio Bridge ($11.5 million), Carolina Bridge ($12.5 million), and additional investments in El Mozote and other areas totaling $1.424 billion.
The Surf City initiative continues to cornerstone Bukele’s development strategy, driving economic expansion and solidifying El Salvador’s reputation as a global surfing hub.
