Before and during the Spanish Conquest of the Philippines, the Municipality of La Libertad was inhabited by primitive tribes, mostly Negritos.

Several enterprising families from neighboring villages and distant provinces began to settle, with one of the first pioneers being a certain Pedro Absin.

The fertile valleys of Hinoba-an were drawing several families who immigrated there in the later part of the Spanish period.

La Libertad was severely affected during the 2012 Visayas earthquake, that caused landslides killing dozens of people.

The municipality is known for the white sand beach of Solongon, which attracts tourists and locals alike.