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.
Minimalist map poster · Ecuador
2.2265° S / 80.8581° W
The capital of Ecuador's westernmost peninsula, a low, dry grid of streets reaching out toward the Pacific.





One city, five moods
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On the wall



The map
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.
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.
The centre follows a clear rectilinear plan that loosens toward the edges. On the poster the blocks give way to sparser roads.
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
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
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| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · 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.
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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.
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.
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Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
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.
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.
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