Cañas Island
THE SAINTS
The Mangrove Route
Thousands of turtles of 3 different species arrive every year to Cañas to lay their eggs in this picturesque and beautiful island of 14 kilometers long and 1,200 hectares of mangrove of diverse species (red, white, mariangolo, button piñuelo, salty and black). It is considered an important habitat for a diversity of birds and marine species.
Due to the importance of its ecosystem, a few years ago the Isla Cañas National Park was created, which also houses two archaeological sites more than 1,600 years old.
The Cañas Island Park has a well-structured organization and trained guides to assist visitors, accompanying them on various tours within the island. The list of activities is varied: observation and identification of mangrove swamps, responsible fishing, turtle watching, wagon rides, local gastronomy, kayaking, boat tours of the coasts or simply walking on the beaches and living a transforming experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
Responsible fishing, thanks to the support of private organizations that have trained fishermen.
RECOMMENDED TIME
3 days / 2 nights
LOCATION
Province of Los Santos. A 2hs from Divisa, at the height of the Interamerican highway.
IDEAL FOR
Friends, families, ocean lovers.
IDEAL TIME
Between July and December to see sea turtles.
ACTIVITIES
If you are looking for experiences where you can get involved with marine life and its conservation, Rio Cañas is the ideal place for your visit.
Contemplate turtles nesting
Bird watching
Getting to know the mangroves
Wagon rides
Fishing Tours
Boat tours
Agricultural tours
Community gastronomy
Night Tours
Turning at Divisa (Herrera) until you reach the village of Cañas, the stretch is paved road. When arriving to Cañas you must take a motorboat that takes approximately 10 minutes to the island. By air it is possible to arrive by Captain Justiniano Montenegro Airport, located in Pedasi (Los Santos).
You will be able to find several lodging options, - rooms for rent inside family houses, or complete houses, all with capacity from 1 to 7 people.
There are 3 restaurants on the island that offer exquisite menus prepared by groups of traditional gastronomy of the community.