Santa Maria Travel Guide
Guayaquil
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Guayaquil Historic Park
Guayaquil Historic Park is just one of the places to see in Samborondon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
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 Santa Maria
Oro Verde Guayaquil
"Clean room and nice amenities"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
"Airport transfer and breakfast were great!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
"Good place"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
"I like the bldg security; and does not like the bathroom. wate came out when i took a shower. is really slippery floor"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
"Ok everything"
Reviewed on 7 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
Where to stay in Santa Maria
Ecuador
Ecuador might not have many top sights, but C.C. Riocentro Sur and Mall del Sur are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Guayaquil
Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sports Federation of Guayas and La Rotonda 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 Artisan Market 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.
