Santay Island
Natural park, region: Coast
About the park
Between the cities of Guayaquil and Duran, in the Guayas River, you will find Santay Island and Gallo Island. Originally formed by sediment build-up, these islands are now surrounded by mangrove trees. Within the island's ring of mangrove trees, and as evidence of the island's continuous interaction with the river, there is a large plain that overflows in winter. This wetland is important to waterfowl for whom it is an important nesting site.
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Location
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At a glance
Region
Coast
Area
2,215
Of which sea
Lowest point
0
Highest point
10
Protected since
2010
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