Puntilla Santa Elena

Ecuador, Santa Elena

Puntilla Santa Elena

LocationEcuador, Santa Elena
RegionSanta Elena
TypeWildlife Production Reserve
Coordinates-2.2167°, -80.9167°
Established2008
Area524.34
Nearest CitySalinas (8 km)
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About Puntilla Santa Elena

Puntilla Santa Elena Wildlife Reserve is a marine protected area at the westernmost tip of mainland Ecuador on the Santa Elena Peninsula, where cold Humboldt Current waters meet tropical Pacific seas. The reserve protects 52,231 hectares of marine habitat and 203 hectares of terrestrial coast, hosting 16 species of marine mammals including sea lions, humpback whales, and dolphins. The rocky headland at La Chocolatera is a premier whale-watching and sea lion observation site.

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Where is Puntilla Santa Elena located?

Puntilla Santa Elena is located in Santa Elena, Ecuador at coordinates -2.2167, -80.9167.

How do I get to Puntilla Santa Elena?

To get to Puntilla Santa Elena, the nearest city is Salinas (8 km).

How large is Puntilla Santa Elena?

Puntilla Santa Elena covers approximately 524.34 square kilometers (202 square miles).

When was Puntilla Santa Elena established?

Puntilla Santa Elena was established in 2008.