The Malecón 2000 is a wonderful hub for many activities in downtown Guayaquil. The term "malecón" is commonly found in any town that has a street stretching along the waterfront. Since the mid-1800s in Guayaquil, this has been the place where locals and visitors of every social class...
Just one kilometer west of the entrance to the Cerro Blanco forest reserve is Puerto Hondo, a dry, weather worn town that sits on the edge of a slender saltwater estuary. Although the village itself is of little interest, the nearby mangrove swamps around the estuary are worth a visit. You can make...
Guayaquil historical park is a great place to go if you want to learn more about the city’s history and the culture of the coastal region. The park is separated into three main sections: the wildlife zone, the urban architecture zone and the traditions zone. The wildlife zone consists of...
The closest place to beach near Guayaquil is Playas (officially called General Villamil), which has a fairly extensive stretch of beach. On weekends and during the summer, the place overflows with people trying to escape the scorching city sidewalks. Despite its local attraction, the town remains...
Guayaquil's General Cemetery is among the most elaborate in the Americas. The grounds include neo-classical architecture and sculpture from noted Spanish and Italian artists of the 20th century.
Each turn through the labyrinth of mausoleums brings more surprises, such as marble angels weeping or...