River City Travel Guide
Guayaquil
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Popular places to visit
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.
La Perla
You can learn about the history of Guayaquil with a trip to La Perla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Numa Pompilio Llona Street
During your trip to Guayaquil, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Numa Pompilio Llona Street. Take some time to visit the cathedral in this family-friendly area.
Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Artisan Market
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Artisan Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
Small Group Guayaquil and Cocoa Farm Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in River City
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
All good
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
Room was clean and nice. I certainly wouldn’t call it Luxury at least not by US standards, but it was more than adequate. The huge highlight is the location, walk out the back door of the lobby and you’re right on the River, huge number of restaurants to choose from and lots of activity. It also ...
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
Owners condition that you turn the AC off when you leave and only have the auto fan on left the apartment hot all the time. The location has plenty of restaurant options and the view is nice, especially at night but it does get a little noisy on the riverfront.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Mansión del Río
The building is a gorgeous family mansion bountifully furnished with chandeliers and other period pieces. Breakfast was simple but made to order. The location was excellent, with artists' galleries and a variety of restaurants nearby . The staff were quick to respond to any requests we made. The ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is new and modern, it is a good place to relax and work.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Fortune Hotel
Very bad Hotel. Not using Expedia again.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2024
Other neighbourhoods around River City
Las Peñas
Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop.
Puerto Santa Ana
Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or La Perla while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
La Atarazana
When in La Atarazana, you can plan a visit to Santa Ana Hill and Modelo Alberto Spencer Herrera Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Roca
While there might not be top attractions in Roca, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sports Federation of Guayas and Central Market.
Downtown Guayaquil
Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Central Market and Sports Federation of Guayas while you're in town.
Rocafuerte
If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Central Market and Simon Bolivar Statue are top sights worth seeing.
