Isla Santa Clara
Ecuador, El Oro
Isla Santa Clara
About Isla Santa Clara
Isla Santa Clara Wildlife Refuge is a tiny 49-hectare rocky island off the coast of El Oro province in the Gulf of Guayaquil, serving as a critical seabird and marine mammal sanctuary. The island supports breeding colonies of blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, pelicans, and gulls, and provides important hauling-out habitat for South American sea lions. Its isolation and complete protection make it a pristine reference site for studying coastal marine ecosystems of the Gulf of Guayaquil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Isla Santa Clara located?
Isla Santa Clara is located in El Oro, Ecuador at coordinates -3.1667, -80.45.
How do I get to Isla Santa Clara?
To get to Isla Santa Clara, the nearest city is Puerto Bolívar (50 km).
How large is Isla Santa Clara?
Isla Santa Clara covers approximately 0.49 square kilometers (0 square miles).
When was Isla Santa Clara established?
Isla Santa Clara was established in 1999.