Puyango Petrified Forest

The Petrified Forest Puyango has the largest collection of petrified wood in the world. Trees are about 100 million years old. There are two ancient roads: The Araucarios and the Petrinos. It also many fossilized creatures such as ammonites, sea turtles, sea shells, snails, and fish.

Machalilla National Park

Machalilla National Park is one of the largest protected areas located in Manabi, Ecuador. The park has many islands and beautiful beaches to enjoy, from June to September, humpback whales arrive off the coast of the park to mate, especially near Puerto López.

Santay Island (Isla Santay)

Santay Island (Isla Santay in Spanish) is a recreation area located between the cities of Guayaquil and Duran, in the Guayas river. Guayaquil and the Santay Island are connected through a pedestrian bridge of 840 meters (2,755ft). The bridge has an elevated part that permits the navigation of the vessels crossing the river. In addition, there ... Read more

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Parque Lago Recreational Area

The Lake National Park recreation area is a protected area in Guayas, Ecuador. The reserve is located one hour from Guayaquil, located at Kilometer 23 via the Coast (E-40). The park is accessed at km 26 of the Guayaquil – Salinas highway, two kilometers after the tollbooth. Parque Lago covers an area of ​​2,283 hectares and an artificial lake. The park is ideal to visit with children and pets. It offers green areas where you can practice sports such as football, volleyball and cycling. As well as water sports talez such as boating, kayaking and sailing. In addition, the park has spaces where family and friends can gather to make barbecues and eat outdoors.

Parque Lago has more than 160 species of birds such as swallows, frigates, white heron. You can also see the dry and tropical forest typical of a region. The park serves the general public from Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 16:30. Remember to bring fresh clothes and mosquito repellent with you.

Facts & Information

Language: Spanish
Currency: US Dollar

Location: South America
Country: Ecuador
Region: Coast
Province: Guayas
Nearest city‎: ‎Guayaquil

Temperature: 70°-90°F (21°-32°C)
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