Ecuador Travel Guide
Guayaquil
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Popular places to visit
City Mall
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can do some window-shopping at City Mall. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
Malecon 2000
Malecon 2000 is just one of the places to see in Guayaquil, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Santa Ana Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Santa Ana Hill, a lovely green space in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
U.S. Consulate General
U.S. Consulate General is just one of the places to see in San Eduardo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Mall del Sol Shopping Center
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mall del Sol Shopping Center. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
San Marino Mall
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can do some window-shopping at San Marino Mall. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
Things to do
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Top hotels in Ecuador
Oro Verde Guayaquil
"Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
"Staff was rude and service was basic"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
"Our room was very clean, and the shower was one of the nicest hotel showers I've experienced. The staff were very kind, attentive, and helpful. The breakfast was fantastic. It contained a huge selection to choose from and included local breakfast delicacies that made my trip to Ecuador that much ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
"Everything was as expected, excellent service and room quality!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Guayaquil
"Excellent FrontcDesk Service and all staff members were courteous. The Hotel vans its Hospitality was great."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
"The breakfast was excellent, variety of foods, fresh,the entire staff was super helpful and rooms were very clean ,spacious, restaurant nearby, the entire place was secure, i feel very safe 😀"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ecuador
Downtown Guayaquil
Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sports Federation of Guayas and Central Market while you're in town.
Puerto Santa Ana
Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or Numa Pompilio Llona Street while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Bolívar
While Bolívar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Malecon Mall and Sports Federation of Guayas.
Kennedy
Unique features of Kennedy include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by San Marino Mall or World Trade Center while you're exploring the area.
Urdesa
Urdesa is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guayaquil area, you might plan a trip to World Trade Center or San Marino Mall.
