Santa Elena Canton, Administrative canton in Santa Elena Province, Ecuador
Description
Santa Elena Canton is an administrative region on Ecuador's Pacific coast, covering a large coastal territory that includes both rural parishes and an urban center. The area spans from coastal zones to inland regions, creating diverse geographic conditions.
History
The region received its formal administrative designation in the early 1800s and was later shaped by petroleum exploration and development. This resource discovery significantly influenced the area's economic structure.
Culture
The canton is home to several ethnic groups including Mestizo, Afro-Ecuadorian, and Indigenous communities who shape local traditions and daily practices. These different populations have created a diverse cultural fabric visible in crafts, food, and how neighborhoods function.
Practical
The area connects to neighboring regions through direct routes and borders Puerto López to the north and the Guayaquil region to the east. The Pacific Ocean forms the southern boundary and shapes accessibility and transportation routes.
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The territory merges coastal zones with inland regions, creating diverse landscape types within a single administrative area. This geographic blend allows for different climate conditions and habitats within a short distance.
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Machalilla National Park
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Park Samanes
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108.5 km
Columna de los Próceres de 1820
108 km
Malecón del Salado
106.9 km
Palacio Municipal de Guayaqui
108.8 km
Hospital de Especialidades Teodoro Maldonado Carbo
106.8 km
Reserva marina El Pelado
33.6 km
San Francisco Church, Guayaquil
108.7 km
Biblioteca Municipal de Guayaquil
108.6 km
Playa Varadero
83.2 km
Palacio de Cristal de Guayaquil
108.6 km
Monumento al Sagrado Corazón
108.5 km
Estadio Alejandro Ponce Noboa
106.8 km
Catedral Emperatriz de Santa Elena
12 m
Teatro Centro Cívico Eloy Alfaro
107.2 km
Jardín botánico de Guayaquil
106.9 km
Divine Mercy Sanctuary
84.6 km
Iglesia del Cristo del Consuelo
105.9 km
Monumento a Antonio José de Sucre, Guayaquil
108.8 km
Hospital Liborio Panchana Sotomayor
819 m
Velero Bridge
106.6 km
Monumento a Vicente Rocafuerte
108.7 km
Luis Adolfo Noboa Naranjo Museum
108.8 km
Guayaquil Municipal Museum
108.6 km
Montañita Beach
46.1 km
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