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Los Samanes

Ecuador, Guayas

Los Samanes

LocationEcuador, Guayas
RegionGuayas
TypeNational Recreation Area
Coordinates-1.9667°, -79.9667°
Established2013
Area8.51
Nearest CityGuayaquil (5 km)
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About Los Samanes

Los Samanes National Recreation Area is an 851-hectare protected urban park in northern Guayaquil, recognized as one of the largest urban parks in Latin America. The reserve preserves tropical dry forest fragments, wetlands, and open grasslands within Ecuador's largest city, providing green space for millions of urban residents. The park is named for the magnificent saman trees (Albizia saman) that shade its grounds and hosts diverse bird species and reptiles within the urban landscape.

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Where is Los Samanes located?

Los Samanes is located in Guayas, Ecuador at coordinates -1.9667, -79.9667.

How do I get to Los Samanes?

To get to Los Samanes, the nearest city is Guayaquil (5 km).

How large is Los Samanes?

Los Samanes covers approximately 8.51 square kilometers (3 square miles).

When was Los Samanes established?

Los Samanes was established in 2013.