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	Ancón is a historically rich community — home to Ecuador's first commercial oil wells (1911), the [[Amantes de Sumpa ~~Museum~~\|Lovers of Sumpa archaeological site]], and the broader [[Parque Histórico Ancón]]. The church adds religious heritage to this unique mix of industrial and pre-Columbian history.		Ancón is a historically rich community — home to Ecuador's first commercial oil wells (1911), the [[Amantes de Sumpa\|Lovers of Sumpa archaeological site]], and the broader [[Parque Histórico Ancón]]. The church adds religious heritage to this unique mix of industrial and pre-Columbian history.

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	* [[Parque Histórico Ancón]]		* [[Parque Histórico Ancón]]
	* [[Fiesta de San José]]		* [[Fiesta de San José]]
	* [[Amantes de Sumpa ~~Museum~~]]		* [[Amantes de Sumpa]]
	* [[Ancón Cliffs]]		* [[Ancón Cliffs]]
	* [[Culture & History (La Peninsula)]]		* [[Culture & History (La Peninsula)]]

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| title = ⛪ Iglesia San José de Ancón
| label1 = Location
| data1 = Ancón, Santa Elena Canton
| label2 = Dedication
| data2 = Saint Joseph (San José)
| label3 = Type
| data3 = Catholic parish church
| label4 = Feast Day
| data4 = March 19 (San José)
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| data5 = Community spiritual center, heritage site
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The Iglesia San José de Ancón is the Catholic parish church dedicated to Saint Joseph (San José) in the historic community of Ancón, on the southern Santa Elena Peninsula. The church serves as the spiritual center for the Ancón community and is the focal point for the [[Fiesta de San José]] celebrations each March 19.

== The Church Building ==

Like most Ecuadorian coastal churches, the Iglesia San José de Ancón is built in a simple colonial-influenced style suited to the coastal climate. The church faces the central plaza and is a focal point of community life.

== Ancón's Heritage ==

Ancón is a historically rich community — home to Ecuador's first commercial oil wells (1911), the [[Amantes de Sumpa Museum|Lovers of Sumpa archaeological site]], and the broader [[Parque Histórico Ancón]]. The church adds religious heritage to this unique mix of industrial and pre-Columbian history.

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== Visiting ==

The church is open to visitors when not in use for services. Mass times vary — check locally. The church is particularly worth visiting around March 19 for the [[Fiesta de San José]] celebrations, which include a procession with the image of San José through the Ancón streets.

== Getting There ==

Ancón is accessible from Santa Elena city via the road south toward the oil field area. A taxi from Santa Elena or La Libertad takes approximately 15–20 minutes.

== See Also ==
* [[Parque Histórico Ancón]]
* [[Fiesta de San José]]
* [[Amantes de Sumpa Museum]]
* [[Ancón Cliffs]]
* [[Culture & History (La Peninsula)]]

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[[Category:Places to Visit]]
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[[Category:Religious Sites]]
[[Category:Santa Elena Canton]]
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