Minimalist map poster · Ecuador

Santa Elena Map Poster & Print

2.2265° S / 80.8581° W

The capital of Ecuador's westernmost peninsula, a low, dry grid of streets reaching out toward the Pacific.

Santa Elena map poster — ClassicSanta Elena map poster — NoirSanta Elena map poster — PaperSanta Elena map poster — BlueprintSanta Elena map poster — Sand
$9one-time · all 6 sizes · instant download
Personalize the text & font
  • What you see is exactly what you get
  • Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
  • PNG + print-ready PDF
  • No watermark

One city, five moods

Santa Elena in every style

Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.

Close-up of the Santa Elena map poster at print resolutionActual pixels · 24 × 36″ print file

Print-sharp

Every street in Santa Elena, razor sharp

This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.

On the wall

Santa Elena at home

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The map

About this Santa Elena map poster

Santa Elena stands on the peninsula of the same name, the point where mainland Ecuador pushes furthest into the Pacific. It is the capital of Santa Elena Province, which was created in 2007. From above, its streets form a broad, mostly regular grid set in dry coastal land. Roads link it to La Libertad and Salinas to the west.

The town is known for the Amantes de Sumpa, a pair of prehistoric human remains found buried in an embrace. They belong to the Las Vegas culture, one of the oldest known in the region. A site museum in Santa Elena now presents the find and makes the town an important stop for Ecuadorian archaeology.

A Santa Elena map poster shows a place defined by its geography: arid ground, a dense grid and the peninsula's coastline shaping the frame. In monochrome the contrast between the built-up blocks and the open land is especially sharp. The map works well for anyone with ties to the Ecuadorian coast.

Population
42,000
Coordinates
2.2265° S / 80.8581° W
Elevation
43 m
Time zone
Guayaquil
Region
Santa Elena, Ecuador
01

Peninsula position

On a wider crop, Santa Elena reads as part of a chain of towns that runs out along the peninsula toward Salinas and the Pacific.

02

Street grid

The centre follows a clear rectilinear plan that loosens toward the edges. On the poster the blocks give way to sparser roads.

03

Arid surroundings

Dry scrubland surrounds the town, with few waterways or green spaces. This leaves generous negative space around the streets and suits a minimal black-and-white design.

Make it yours

Frame your part of Santa Elena

Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.

The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.

Why Santa Elena

A map that means something

Santa Elena draws both returning families and people who have spent seasons on the Ecuadorian coast. A map of its streets marks that link simply, and it pairs naturally with a map of Salinas or Guayaquil on the same wall.

You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The digital files are 300 DPI PNGs and print-ready PDFs without a watermark. Framed and unframed prints are also available.

Order the Santa Elena poster
What's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
Print sizeResolutionFiles
30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″3,543 × 4,724 pxPNG · PDF
29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″3,508 × 4,961 pxPNG · PDF
42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″4,961 × 7,016 pxPNG · PDF
45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″5,400 × 7,200 pxPNG · PDF
50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″5,906 × 8,268 pxPNG · PDF
61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″7,200 × 10,800 pxPNG · PDF

For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.

Santa Elena map poster — FAQ

How do I order the Santa Elena poster?

Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.

What is the printed Santa Elena poster like?

It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.

Can I order the Santa Elena poster framed?

Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.

How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?

Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.

What if my poster arrives damaged?

Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.

Can I add our names or a date to the Santa Elena poster?

Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.

What do I get with the digital HD files?

For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.