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Guayaquil
MAIN ATTRACTIONS:
• Malecón Simon Bolivar (The Embankment)
This is the largest architectural development in
Guayaquil in over a century. It is divided in three
main sections: Northern, Central and Southern
and offers a wide array of entertainment, cultural
and natural activities as well as famous sites
such the Moorish (Clock) Tower.
A 2.5 km. extension offering great attractions
such as the city’s historical monument, museums,
gardens, fountains, balconies, malls, restaurants,
bars, food courts, the first IMAX theater in Ecua-
dor, wharfs, from where you can embark to carry
out day and night trips down the river Guayas.
• Santa Ana Hill
The unique hill with its charming and colorful
houses is located on the northern part of the city.
After climbing 444 stairs you will have an oppor-
tunity to visit different restaurants, shops and art
galleries. There is also a small church to visit as
well as a lighthouse that overlooks the entire city.
Located Northeast of the city, next to Las Peñas
neighborhood and a few meters from the Embank-
ment. You must climb 456 steps to reach the summit
and be able to observe the northern part of Guayaquil.
• “Las Peñas” neighborhood
Adjacent to the stairways is “Las Peñas”, the first
residential neighborhood of Guayaquil. Its wood-
en houses hold treasured memories from writers
and poets that inhabited this area.
• Malecón “El Salado”
Smaller than Malecon 2000, this waterfront walk
also offers numerous possibilities for entertain-
ment, culture and nature. It is located at 9 de Oc-
tubre & La Ria.
THE MORGAN SHIP. – A replica of the pirate’s
galleon, who assaulted Guayaquil’s fortresses in
the 1600’s navigating through the waters of the
river Guayas. The sailboat that carries the name
of Henry Morgan in honor of an officer pirate,
recreates in tourist tours the historical events
which took place in the colonial period. Tourist
excursions start on Sucre Street on board of the
schooner.
DOWNTOWN. – Through its parks, buildings and
museums present and past join together in a
center of Guayaquil. To stroll around Guayaquil’s
downtown is not only to contemplate the banking
and commercial movement which generates on
every corner of its warm port.
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