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Better known as Passion Island or “Ile de la Passion” Clipperton Island was named after a famous pirate, John Clipperton, who found refuge in the island in the 18th century. Although easily missed by passing ships to the trained eye this island stands out as one of the most beautiful in this part of the continent. It was no accident that Clipperton hid in here when marauders came after him.

The remoteness of this island is a convenient sole nesting site of seabirds and being the only coral island in the Eastern Pacific, this area became an unusual assemblage's of Panamic and Indo-Pacific flora. Thousands of sea birds inhabit and pilfer the vast tracts of luscious faunas. Clipperton is a place for travelers who want to get lost in its maze of coconut palms and long stretches of white, sandy beaches.

In 1914, few people were living on the island, with a supply ship visiting every other month from Acapulco. The advent of the Mexican civil war impeded most people from inhibiting the island. It all changed later and while significant damage was done to Clipperton's resources during this short period of human habitation, the island is still considered one of the least disturbed eco-systems in the Pacific.

Frequent visitors of the island today are guano miners, ornithologist who would be most impressed by the thousands of species of seabirds, marine biologist studying land crabs living there, who just love to enjoy the solitude amidst the coconut palms occupying its thousand groves.

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