Notable sanctuary · Peru
Isla Santa
Isla Santa is a sanctuary in Peru.
Isla Santa: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Isla Santa
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Isla Santa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -9.02922, -78.68174. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Isla Santa
- Blanca · river spot · Ancash · ~14 km · Must-see
- Pañamarca · fort · Ancash · ~49 km · Must-see
- Museo Punkuri · museum · Ancash · ~55 km · Must-see
- Puquio Santa Rosa Protection Forest · sanctuary · La Libertad · ~60 km · Must-see
- Coishco Bay · beach · ~6 km
- Cerro de la Paz · viewpoint · Ancash · ~10 km
- Corcovado Islet · sanctuary · ~13 km
- Chimbote Bay · beach · ~21 km
- La Garganta del Diablo · cave · Ancash · ~27 km
- Samanco Bay · beach · ~37 km
- Chao Island · sanctuary · ~40 km
- Embalse Palo Redondo · lake · La Libertad · ~49 km
- La Viuda Island · river spot · ~53 km
- Mesias · river spot · ~2 km
- Moñaque · river spot · ~5 km
- Playa Los Tres Brincos · beach · ~7 km
- Puerto De Santa · beach · ~7 km
- Playa Brava · beach · ~8 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Isla Santa
- Puquio Santa Rosa Protection Forest · sanctuary · La Libertad · ~60 km · Must-see
- Calipuy National Reserve · sanctuary · La Libertad · ~79 km · Must-see
- Calipuy National Sanctuary · sanctuary · La Libertad · ~109 km · Must-see
- Huanchaco wetlands · sanctuary · La Libertad · ~148 km · Must-see
- Corcovado Islet · sanctuary · ~13 km
- Chao Island · sanctuary · ~40 km
- Guañape Islands · sanctuary · ~77 km
- Cape Culebras · sanctuary · ~142 km
- Lago forestal · sanctuary · Ancash · ~13 km
- Humedal El Paraiso · sanctuary · Ancash · ~25 km
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Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Isla Santa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Isla Santa?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Isla Santa?
Nearby: Blanca (river spot, 14 km), Pañamarca (fort, 49 km), Museo Punkuri (museum, 55 km), Puquio Santa Rosa Protection Forest (sanctuary, 60 km), Coishco Bay (beach, 6 km), Cerro de la Paz (viewpoint, 10 km).
Is Isla Santa worth visiting?
Isla Santa is listed as a notable sanctuary in Peru on Spotwander.