El Salvador will once again take center stage in international sports as the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) announced a new edition of the Tour El Salvador 2026, set to begin on January 16. This marks the third consecutive year the country hosts the cycling competition, following previous editions in 2024 and 2025, with races taking place across multiple regions nationwide.
According to MOPT Minister Romeo Rodríguez, the event will feature 18 professional teams from 12 different countries and will extend over a two-week period. “Starting January 16, we will hold the inauguration in the Historic Center. We will have different surprises and activities, and until January 31 a series of Tour El Salvador events will take place,” Rodríguez said during a press conference.
The competition will include cyclists from countries such as China, Italy, Colombia, Mexico, Switzerland, Ecuador, Spain, and El Salvador, among others. Authorities highlighted the diversity of participating nations as a sign of the growing international recognition of El Salvador as a host for high-level sporting events.
Tour El Salvador 2026 will run from Friday, January 16, through Saturday, January 31, with stages held in emblematic locations including the Historic Center of San Salvador, the Surf City Bypass in La Libertad, Cerro Verde and downtown Santa Ana, Puerta del Diablo in Panchimalco, and the central parks of Sonsonate and Usulután. The event is expected to combine elite cycling with cultural and touristic promotion across the country.