Sunset Park, La Libertad
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| Location | La Libertad, El Salvador |
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| Coordinates | 13°29′13″N 89°19′15″W / 13.48694°N 89.32083°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 27 August 2022 |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 5 |
| Roller coasters | 1 |
Sunset Park is an amusement park located in La Libertad, El Salvador, on the Pacific coast. Inaugurated on August 27, 2022, within the Tourist Complex of Puerto de La Libertad. It is part of the “Surf City” project— a government initiative aimed at promoting the development of the country's coastal zone through the construction of scenic viewpoints, piers, urban infrastructure, and recreational areas.
History
The park was inaugurated by Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele and Chinese ambassador to El Salvador Ou Jianhong on 26 August 2022. The park has five attractions which were donated by China: a ferris wheel, a pirate ship, a carousel, a roller coaster, and a jumping platform.[1] The park officially opened the following day.[2]
The park is a part of Bukele's plan to expand Surf City, which is nearby. The park was built with the support of the Chinese government.[1][2]
Facilities and services
The park is located on the Pacific coast, offering panoramic ocean views from several of its rides. It features a food court with a dozen dining spots, candy kiosks, souvenir shops, restrooms, a first aid station, and designated breastfeeding areas. These facilities are designed to provide comprehensive services for both local and international visitors.[3]
Impact and reception
Since its opening, Sunset Park has become one of the country's top tourist attractions. In its first three months of operation, it welcomed nearly 194,000 visitors, surpassing 700,000 in its first year. It is estimated that the greater Puerto de La Libertad tourism complex, which includes the park, attracts over 2.2 million visitors annually.[4][5]
Impact
Sunset Park is considered the first permanent seaside amusement park in Central America. Its creation supports the Surf City initiative and contributes to El Salvador's repositioning as a regional tourism destination.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b Alemán, Uveli (26 August 2022). "Bukele Inaugura el Parque de Diversiones Sunset Park en La Libertad" [Bukele Inaugurates the Sunset Park Amusement Park in La Libertad]. El Mundo. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
- ^ a b Erazo, Ronald (26 August 2022). ""Sunset Park", el Parque de Diversiones del Puerto de La Libertad Abrirá Este Sábado: Estos son los Horarios y el Precio de los Juegos (Video)" ["Sunset Park", the Amusement Park of the Port of La Libertad will Open this Saturday: These are the Times and Prices of the Attractions (Video)]. La Prensa Gráfica (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 September 2022.
- ^ "VIDEO: Así se vive la apertura de Sunset Park en el Puerto de La Libertad". Noticias de El Salvador - Noticias de El Salvador, noticias internacionales, salvadoreños por el mundo, economia, negocios, politica, deportes, entretenimiento, tecnologia, turismo, tendencias, fotos, videos, redes sociales (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Sunset Park recibió a más de 1.5 millones de turistas en dos años de operación". Diario El Mundo (in Spanish). 26 August 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ Servs, Innova (10 January 2023). "Sunset Park en La Libertad se ha convertido en uno de los parques recreativos más visitados del país". Presidencia de la República de El Salvador (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Comienza la diversión en Sunset Park - ContraPunto". www.contrapunto.com.sv/ (in Spanish). 27 August 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
Further reading
- "Así Fue el Primer Día de "Sunset Park", El Parque de Diversiones del Puerto de La Libertad" [This was the First Day of "Sunset Park", The Amusement Park of the Port of La Libertad]. La Prensa Gráfica (in Spanish). 1 September 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.