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Guayaquil, the Pearl of the Pacific
MalenaN Says: During my short visit in Guayaquil I made a walk in the north end of Malecon 2000. It is a 2.5km long promenade along the river Guayas. It used to be a run down and unsafe area, but a huge renewal project have instead made it into one of the safest and nicest places to visit...
MalenaN Says: Las Peñas neighbourhood is situated on Cerro Santa Anna. This is where Guayaquil was founded in the middle of the 16th century. Being the oldest neighbourhood in Guayaquil this is where you can find houses built in a colonial architecture. However, there has been many fires...
DanielR Says: Good idea... considering the actual inclination of truly travelers this is the best way to know the natural soul of its citizens, isn't it??Cerro Blanco... a natural reserve located near to Guayaquil which offers the oportunity to know how was Guayaquil originally.The Cerro...
DanielR Says: In and around Guayaquil, you can visit so different kinds of sites like museums, churches, ecological areas, shopping malls, handicraft markets, tourist areas and any place you prefer to visit at any trip you do.Guayaquil has a colorful new welcoming face to tourists from...
The Pearl of the Pacific. Not.
desmondgraal Says: Guayaquil is definitely not the most beautiful city on earth. You can probably see most of the major attractions in a couple of days. The climate is mostly sticky and humid from December-May, and then slightly cooler through to Autumn. I recommend the following if you're...
4 Reviews and 163 Opinions We very much enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff of the Oro Verde exceeded our expectations....
3 Reviews and 51 Opinions We stayed at the Hotel Palace in January 2007. The room was large, the bed was excellent, and the AC...
La Pepa de Oro: Dinner at the Grand Hotel
toonsarah Says: There are two places to eat in the hotel, the smart 1822 Restaurant and the more casual La Pepa de Oro coffee shop. We had decided to eat in the former but when we went to check it out it was deserted so we opted for the friendly buzz in the coffee shop. We had expected that...
Parrillada del Nato: Massive Steaks!
Salverston Says: There are seven locations in Ecuador, four in Guayaquil. The best one I think is the oldest location, in Urdesa Central on Victor Emilio Estrada. It has a vast dining hall, yet still has lots of nooks and crannies where you can feel semi-private. The front is only marked off...
toonsarah Says: As I said in my introduction, we came to Guayaquil by car after a last minute change of plans. And a good change it was! How much better to be driven through the countryside than fly over it! And what wonderful countryside ...A striking feature of the road from Cuenca to...
toonsarah Says: We left Guayaquil by air to Baltra in the Galápagos Islands. The airport is only four miles from the city centre and as it was a Sunday traffic was light and we were there very quickly. The airport terminal is very new (the newest in the country, at least until Quito’s new...
Flying from Guayaquil to Cuenca
MalenaN Says: The only reason I flew from Guayaquil to Cuenca is because I arrived to Guayaquil by plane from Galapagos Islands, and I thought it could be convenient with a transfer at the airport instead of going to the bus terminal and take a bus. Later, when I got the flight times I...
MalenaN Says: Coming from Galapagos and going on to Cuenca I had a few hours to spend in Guayaquil. Instead of spending all time at the airport I left my luggage in a locker and took a taxi to the north end of the Malecon. The taxi was 5 dollars (July 2011) and it took 15 minutes. When it...
DanielR Says: My recommendation for my customers is always the same: use only taxis and ask about the real fare and if you are not agree with that fare, ask any person for some help and take another one or call your hotel from any phone cabin for some help. The most short fare is only...
grandmaR Says: Like almost all cities in this part of the world, Guayaquil has a statue to Simon Bolivar - usually in a square or Plaza named for him.In the case of Guayaquil, however, the park is named Seminario Park and main attraction is the inguanas. I did not get out of the bus to...
malianrob Says: Seafood is a big thing in the coast. There is fresh seafood found everywhere. The first night in Guayaquil my cousin brought all kinds of crabs for dinner. I had never seen so many live crabs. On our trip to the coast it was all about ceviche, oysters, shrimp, and fish. I...
DanielR Says: Guayaquil as any other 2 million people city is the same dangerous as.Don't be afraid to be the next. You better ask about all the dangerous areas where you have not to be. I recomend you to ask your travel operator of the police in streets.As a tip, you have to be far away...
Taxi Kidnappings and Crime in Coastal Ecuador
ACSGuayaquil Says: Warden MessageTaxi Kidnappings and Crime in Coastal EcuadorJune 11, 2010The U.S. Embassy in Quito and U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil wish to remind U.S. citizens traveling to and living in coastal Ecuador of ongoing safety and security concerns related to taxi...
Because it looks nice.... Parce que c'a l'air bien
Maillekeul Says: I didn't talk that much with Isabelle, but all I know is that, apart from managing a hotel in the northern suburbs of Guayaquil (clean, but expensive : 10 USD a night), she also cares about environmental issues and development... Her fondation is called : Fondation Laval...
El Ciudad Blanca, "The White City"
grandmaR Says: This is one of the top ten things to visit in GuayaquilIt lies around a hill on the northern side Guayaquil, Ecuador which is topped by a huge statue of Christ. This is the National Cemetery, more picturesquely known as El Ciudad Blanca, "The White City" and it has gardens...
grandmaR Says: I did not get out to take pictures of this park, but it looked like an interesting place for children to run around and harass the iguanas. There is also a small pond of multicolored Tilapias, statues (photo 3) and greenery.Translating the sign on the gate (photo 4):"Parque...
The Other Charms of the Guayaquil Historic Park
grandmaR Says: The Central Bank of Ecuador established this part in order to preserve the old customs and culture of Ecuador.The Area Traditions area tries to establish a close relationship between the lifestyles, habits and production of the coastal area of the nineteenth and twentieth...
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Guayaquil - The 'Pearl of the Pacific'
Guayaquil is a hot tropical city. While not the tourist mecca of Quito, it offers plenty to keep you busy for a few days. The friendly, approachable demeaner of the Guayaquilenos will make you feel...
Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador with a population of about 3 million. It has been mainly a business destination, but the relativley new Malecon 2000 is designed for tourism. This is located...
Finally Guayaquil is returning to its marine roots, just from where it all started.
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