The large island of Santay sits at the center of the Rio Guaya, just offshore from Guayaquil. This National Recreation Area does have a population of about 210 people who live in eco-villages, but it mostly consists of protected forest and waterfront encircled by multi-use trails. Visitors can access the island either by the Puente (Bridge) Isla Santay (off Calle del Oro in Guayaquil), or by the Puente Duran-Santay from Malecón Abel Gilbert 3 in Duran. Once on the island, runners can enjoy a 6 km “ciclovia” that spans from the administrative area to the Duran Bridge. Runners can also explore the Sendero Huaquillas and the Camino a la Cocodrila paths near the administrative area. While there are some dirt paths, most of the routes consist of a bouncy plastic-wood composite that will energize your run!
Guayaquil, viernes 29 de junio del 2018 (Andes).-Turistas recorren uno de los tramos de la Isla Santay..Foto:César Muñoz/Andes
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Essentials
- Up to 6 km (one-way)
- 10 meters (33 feet)
- Puente Isla Santay or Puente Duran-Santay
- Barrio Centenario Norte-Sur Bus Stop
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Guayaquil, EC
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Malecón 2000
Guayaquil, Ecuador
The most popular running option in Guayaquil. The Malecón 2000 is a delightful brick waterfront promenade along 2.4 km of the city’s coast. Includes monuments and other top sites.
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There are great routes on the west side of Guayaquil, where runners can seek out the waterfront paths of the Parque Lineal del Estero Salado. We’ve mapped an 8 km loop starting from the university.
Plaza Lagos is a shopping center in north Guayaquil, but it’s also a community of nicely developed promenades and residential streets. We’ve mapped a 3 km loop.
This forest area on the western outskirts of Guayaquil features numerous trails, including a wide, flat, dirt bike path around the park perimeter. It’s a 2.5 km loop. The terrain is mainly wooded.
The Parque Lineal Kennedy Norte is a great option in north-central Guayaquil, especially for those located near the airport. There is a 1 km promenade along the estuary, with runnable residential street options nearby.
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