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Local favourite river spot · El Oro, Ecuador

Isla Mercedes

Isla Mercedes is a river spot in El Oro, Ecuador.

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Isla Mercedes: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Isla Mercedes

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Isla Mercedes — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -3.34234, -80.10765. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Isla Mercedes yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Isla Mercedes?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Isla Mercedes?

    Nearby: Isla Matapalo (river spot, 24 km), Manglares de Tumbes National Sanctuary (sanctuary, 25 km), Reserva Ecológica Arenillas (sanctuary, 28 km), Isla Santa Clara (river spot, 51 km), Iglesia matriz San Nicolás de Tolentino (church, 58 km), Cabeza de Vaca (fort, 64 km).