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 elevated paths which have allowed much of the natural plant life to remain intact, while creating areas for exhibit animals such as tapir, caiman, deer and sloths. The urban architecture zone describes the booming construction epoch of the beginning of the 20th century, which also coincided with Ecuador’s cacao boom. The traditions zone gives a glimpse of what life is like in rural parts of the coast, where people continue to live in bamboo homes. This area also includes the “Granja urbana solidaria” program, which promotes communities and families working together to grow healthy produce and curative plants. The biggest highlight is the twice-daily theatrical performance. Even those who do not understand Spanish will enjoy the lively shows, which reenact traditions and legends from 100 years ago. Characters range from cacao plantation owners to a French-educated Ecuadorian heiress to a hoofed devil disguised as a gentleman. When you're done with the show, the kiosk offers a variety of tasty traditional snacks.

Location:
Av. Esmeraldas and Av. Central Route
Guayaquil, Ecuador

City Park Types:
Natural park, garden

Relative price: Budget

Travel Skills: None

Contact Information:
Phone: +593 4 283 3807
E-mail: rramirez(at)remove-this.bc.ec

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