Guayaquil, Ecuador skyline: the 34 most iconic buildings and best views in Guayaquil

Strongly recommended if you are looking for some sightseeing and great spot, this Malecon has all you might have look into Guayaquil in one place, also there are different places to grag food or snacks, activities might very from walking along the pier to ride a pirate boat, there is also a wheel of fortune and a dinasour theme park.

The Malecon is a fine, popular walk along the river with a good amount of shade. Security seemed pretty good at all entrances. Many families were there. We felt safe and secure while there during the day. There are rides and small vendors along the malecon. More upscale restaurants with river views are also available. There are plenty of good spots for pictures.

if anybody tells you there is no museum worth visiting in Guayaquil they are wrong. This place offers some modernistic art, installations, etc. which I don't need. In the last room they show a very impressive collection of pre-columbian ceramics: amazing. These objects don't need any explanation. They speak by themselves.

A must-visit place in Guayaquil! Malecón 2000 is a beautiful and safe waterfront area perfect for walking, relaxing, or spending time with family. It offers great views of the river, well-maintained gardens, monuments, and attractions. Both locals and tourists will enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. A highlight of the city!

A wonderful boardwalk in Guayaquil- a mix of architecture, statues, play structures, shops and restaurants and the wonderful breeze and sense of the water nearby!

I really like to go visit this place all the time. I love the view and the vibe.

This is such a beautiful attraction/area. It's 2.5 km long and packed with great things to see. There are park areas, restaurants, a mall, rides and much more. It's right on the water with great views all around. Given the unsafe state of Guayaquil at the time of this writing, there is a heavy military/police/security presence, so safety is not a concern. I was there a week before Christmas, so it was decorated for the Christmas season, which made it extra special.

This place seems to be getting confused with Las 444 Escaleras. Google that if you want to see the lighthouse and church on top of the hill. This place is just a normal road on top of the hill in a residential neighborhood with radio towers on it. You might get a view of the city from here but the real tourist place starts in Las 444 Escaleras.

WARNING!!! Sadly, I've been reading the reviews and wanted to be able to get a great view of the city. Perhaps I did not go up the right entrance, but followed my Google Maps to get to the top - I WAS MUGGED, and this was at 12 noon, on a bus route (that just picked up), and about 50 m from a moderate traffic area with taxis. This is a residential neighbourhood (edit: where this actually happened was between Santa Ana Hill and Torre CNT Cerro Del Carmen). I was approached by 2 men, that grabbed my bag and phone (that surely didn't help having it open). I fought and screamed loudly during the whole fight, but was knocked over and dragged as I tried to keep my bag. There was no mercy, so don't think your fighting back or screaming will help you out of the situation. I did go up the steps at Las Penas, and maybe to my own ignorance, but thought that the Santa Ana Hill was separate, and followed my Google Maps to another hill top (per above). Las Penas was otherwise very cute (edit: I believe this is where all the tourists are actually calling this Santa Ana Hill with the 400+ steps). For any single tourists, please do not go by yourself, even if it's in broad daylight. Your belongings can be more valuable than you think. I did not expect that a tourist site could result in this. Please be warned or get a guide that can ensure your safety. I have otherwise had a great experience with Ecuadorians and my time here, but wanted to warn those during their travels. Keep your passports, money, and phones in the hotel if at all possible. Left shaken...

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(Translated by Google) Santa Ana Hill is an iconic tourist attraction in Guayaquil, Ecuador, known for its history, panoramic views, and as the birthplace of the city. It offers a climb up 444 numbered steps that lead to a lighthouse and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Monument, passing restaurants, craft shops, and art galleries. Information from Google. (Original) El Cerro Santa Ana es un icónico sitio turístico en Guayaquil, Ecuador, conocido por su historia, vistas panorámicas y como el lugar donde nació la ciudad. Ofrece un ascenso a través de unos 444 escalones numerados que llevan a un faro y al Monumento al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, pasando por restaurantes, tiendas de artesanía y galerías de arte. Información de Google.

(Translated by Google) Very nice place, a view from all sides, lack of trash cans, tourists leave the bottles where they can, (Original) Muy bonito lugar, una vista de todos los lados, falta de basureros, los turistas dejan la botellas donde pueden,

(Translated by Google) The hill is not recommended for Europeans. Dangerous area on the hill. Everything is fine at the bottom of the stairs, though. (Original) Der Hügel ist für Europäer nicht zu empfehlen. Gefährliche Gegend auf dem Hügel. Unten an den Treppen ist aber alles gut

(Translated by Google) A recommended place to see and learn about the popular culture and people of Guayaquil. You go up some stairs, which lead to a park, church and lighthouse. You cannot ignore the view that can be enjoyed here in the late afternoon or evening. (Original) Un lugar recomendado para ver y conocer la cultura popular y la gente de Guayaquil. Se sube por unas escalinatas , que conducen a un parque, iglesia y faro. No se puede dejar de lado la vista que se puede disfrutar aquí al caer la tarde o al anochecer.

We visited the Guayaquil Historical Park and were absolutely impressed! It’s a truly atmospheric place where you can learn about Ecuador’s history and culture — and even feel like you’ve stepped back in time. We especially loved the area with traditional architecture and actors in historical costumes, perfect for photos. The park is well maintained, full of greenery, animals, and engaging exhibits. A great spot for both tourists and local families. Highly recommended!

A lovely place to visit in the centre of Guayaquil. Went on a hot sunny day but the walks offer plenty of shade. Nice variety of animals to see including crocodiles, caiman, parrots, monkeys and much more. $4 for an adult to enter.

Beautiful place! The walk was nice, specially under the trees and it was nice to see most of the animals and some being fed. Also the historical buildings were open and gave us a look of the old city houses and style of living, totally worth it!

Loved this place. Our guide was great, and he took the time to make the experience even more fulfilling.

Poor animal conditions: Many animals are kept in very small enclosures, which raises serious concerns about their welfare. Numerous birds are also confined in cages, which diminishes the educational and natural value of the experience. • Entrance fee: The entry fee is $5 for foreigners, which is relatively low, but still worth noting for future visitors. • Unsafe natural area: The supposedly natural section by the water is difficult to access and potentially dangerous, with poorly maintained or slippery paths. • Pollution: The water in this area appears polluted, negatively affecting both the environment and the visitor experience.

Really nice place for a weekend stroll. Get to know some of the local fauna, history, and culture (some food too). Fun for the whole family. Ask for the montubio show, funny stuff. There is a really fancy restaurant and hotel inside the park. Don't forget to try local sweets and treats.

Absolutely loved this place, the animals were awesome and the old town was beautiful.

(Translated by Google) An impressive view, at the top of the slopes of Cerro de las Peñas. (Original) Una vista impresionante, en la cima de las faldas del Cerro de las Peñas.

(Translated by Google) It is very tiring to climb all the stairs but quite satisfying when you arrive! Good family plan (Original) Es muy cansado subir todas las escaleras Pero bastante satisfactorio al llegar! Buen plan en familia

(Translated by Google) Incredible landscape, fresh and pure air, wonderful sun. Safety and an unrepeatable natural de-stressor (Original) Paisaje increíble, aire fresco y puro, sol maravilloso. Seguridad y un desestresante natural irrepetible

(Translated by Google) April 7, 2024 a very cozy atmosphere, part history and nature, beautiful views that can be seen of Guayaquil, now it has more security where families and tourists can walk without any problem (Original) 7 abril ,2024 un ambiente muy acogedor parte historia y naturaleza ,vista preciosa que se puede apreciar a Guayaquil ,ahora cuenta con más seguridad dónde familias y turistas pueden pasear sin problema alguno

(Translated by Google) It deserves all its 444 steps to climb! (Original) Merita tutti i suoi 444 gradini da fare!

(Translated by Google) Cozy place (Original) Lugar acogedor

City center and landmark. A lot of entertainment activities and street vendors, which attracts a big crowd there during the weekend.

Nice place early morning or evening to walk around and just observe the river or the crazy bustling city. Lots of space. There are bathrooms and parking area. Also, just outside there are lots of buses and taxis. Security guards are always around.

An important moment in Ecuadorian history is symbolized in this monument. It's on the Malecon 2000 riverfront walk which is very pleasant to walk along.

VERY nice monument in a very nice area, near the Guayaquil light sign, right on the Malecón 2000 boardwalk. It is picturesque and you are steps away from a great view of the water. There are many but this is one of the top things to see on the boardwalk.

This monument is some meters from the original meeting Bolívar-San Martín take place. Great art work. Probably the most iconic monument of Guayaquil.

Great outdoor place to ve with family

If you're a visitor to Guayaquil, you must walk along the Malecon! Its a beautiful waterfront with tons to see and do. We stoped in Guayaquil for an afternoon/evening before heading to the Galapagos and we are so glad we were able to explore this area!

Amazing place, the scenery its just insane, loved it, will come back again, its a must visit spot.

Great and secure place to walk at night and enjoy live music and a great coffee. Many restaurants all surrounded of an american vibe and design.

Best mall in town The location, restaurant, weather and cafe are great. The top brands are in this place. I recommend any of the restaurants special the Asian ones. Be sure to come around and enjoy the view. Great place!!

The high-end shopping and gathering place is a bit far from the city center, but worth your effort to go if you plan a high quality or romantic dinner, or both!

I loved this place! Very stylish, posh and really safe. There are lots of coffee shops and restaurants for every taste, definitely a place to visit and take nice pics.

Gorgeous.

Great mall and Gastronomic place. Too bad we couldn't enjoyed. Wife got sick.

Very active area with local and foreign people. Super walk friendly flat and easy to get around.

As part of the beautiful scenery of Malecon area, the tower holds a historic value of Guayaquil. Steep stairs inside will provide a great short workout to the top. All well worth it. Parts and mechanism of the tower will be at the top along with a great view.

A traditional landmark in Guayaquil. It’s a spot for viewing the river, the crazy traffic and people walking in every direction.

Beautiful and well preserve tower.

A beautiful moorish style clocktower, a well recognized landmark. Must visit if walking through El Malecon No cost to go inside Beware if you suffer vertigo.

Malecon 2000 beatiful to walk along Guayas River.

The Moorish tower. I love the mix of cultures in one thing. Now the clock is working.

Another beautiful outdoor public space. The top of the stairs gives you amazing panoramic views of the city below. Lots of cool bars and restaurants to spot into for a drink or some food. A must do in Guyaquil.

It is an interesting place to have a camera and share a beer at night.

Great area and nice escape from the busy city. Buildings are picturesque! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Beautiful hilltop with parametric view of the city. Nice 444 staircase with colorful buildings along the trail.

Small walk to the top : 444 steps. The area of last penas is the first district of guayaquil where the city has been created : a really tiny and beautiful area! You must go when you pass in guayaquil.

Beautiful walk to get there and great views on the city

Must visit when in Guayaquil, top 3 tourists attractions in my opinion. 444 steps to the top (number marker on each step), hillside bars, restaurants, crafts shops, ice cream and many more. Usually kept safe and clean. Can get crowded in the weekends. Visit the outdoor nautical museum section, free access. Totally worth going to the top, the best view of the city. Small chapel and lighthouse tower at the top for great photo spots.

(Translated by Google) It needs maintenance because some wood is broken and the place is dull. The day we went we couldn't take the river ride because the boat was busy for an event. There is also information everywhere about prices, hours and trips you can take. (Original) Le hace falta mantenimiento porque algunas maderas están rotas y desluce el lugar. El día que fuimos no pudimos dar el paseo por el río porque el barco estaba ocupado para un evento. Igualmente hay información por todos lados de los precios, las horas y los viajes que puedes hacer.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful dock, a splendid view and you can go on the RiverDock Yacht, it is a Unique experience where you spend a pleasant time with your loved ones 😉 Visit the Pier and take a walk at the RiverDock ✔️👍💯 (Original) Muelle Hermoso, una vista espléndida y puedes irte en el Yate RiverDock es una experiencia Única donde pasas un rato ameno con tus seres queridos 😉 Visita el Muelle y date una vuelta en el RiverDock ✔️👍💯

(Translated by Google) A good option if you want to take a tour of the Guayas River. The company that has the service is very friendly and they make you feel a good experience (Original) Una buena opción si quieres hacer un recorrido por el Rio Guayas. La empresa que tiene el servicio es muy amable y te hacen sentir una buena experiencia

(Translated by Google) A beautiful and safe place Highly recommended to visit (Original) Un lugar hermoso y seguro Muy recomendado visitarlo

(Translated by Google) Located within the Historical Park, located in Samborondon, La Puntilla, is the river dock, built in the administration of President Correa, to promote river tourism, along the Daule, Guayas and Babahoyo rivers. (Original) Ubicado dentro del Parque Histórico, ubicado en Samborondon, La Puntilla,se encuentra el muelle fluvial, construido en la administración del Presidente Correa, para promocionar el turismo fluvial, por los rios Daule, Guayas y Babahoyo.,

(Translated by Google) A hidden place for me, I never thought there were boats which take you on a tour along the banks of the Daule River while you marvel at seeing the city of Guayaquil from the river, the ride is great especially at night, although I recommend going in a group as So I did it, we brought snacks and drinks and on the boat we rented there was a DJ. We spent the 2 hours of the ride dancing, watching the city and eating. Recommended (Original) Un lugar escondido para mi, jamás pensé que existiera botes los cuales te hacen un recorrido por las orillas del Río Daule mientras te maravillas viendo la ciudad de Guayaquil dese el río, genial el paseo especialmente en la noche, aunque lo recomiendo ir en grupo ya que así lo hice, llevamos piqueo y bebidas y en el bote que alquilamos hubo DJ las 2 horas que dura el paseo las pasamos bailando viendo la ciudad y comiendo recomendado

(Translated by Google) Nice pier with views of the Guayas River, you can also see the terminal and the airport, you can see a large number of crabs where children enjoy, a must stop when visiting Guayaquil, the park is free (Original) Bonito muelle con vista al río Guayas se observan también el terminal y el aeropuerto se aprecia gran cantidad de cangrejos donde los niños disfrutan parada obligada al momento de visitar Guayaquil el parque es gratuito

A beautiful place of worship with devout Catholics of all ages. The high percentage of young Catholics was particularly impressive.

It is a gorgeous church both inside and outside. It is easy to find only a few blocks from the malecon and right across the street from the Iguana Park. If you take the hop-on hop-off city tour it will stop there so you can disembark and wait another 30 minutes and it will take you back to the malecon or you can just walk

Absolutely breathtaking Cathedral. A glory to God. A Traditional Latin Mass here would be glorious and fitting.

A beautiful cathedral facing the popular called "Iguana Park'. The area is safe by day, but if you need a taxi, do not hail one on the street. You may be the subject of a 'hijack express". A muggling In which robbers enter your taxi, gun and knife in hand, terrorize the victims, check their wallets, survey credit cards and then go to the respective banks to take out all the money possible, you will operate the ATM. There are Uber like services ha will dispatch a taxi for you plate of the car and name of the driver included. Check them!

Visited El paseo de luz and watch old stained glass

I think this church is absolutely beautiful, especially the inside .i was there with my husband and kids they loved it too.

The Church is huge. Its infrastructure has a classic European touch, but it should be noted that the environment is healthy, pure and sacred.

The infrastructure of the church has a classic touch. But it should be noted that the environment is healthy, pure and sacred. It is real to say that you feel like home, close to God.

Another beautiful Church with a nice exterior and a very nice interior the altar is gold colored and beautiful

It's a beautiful building with colonial architecture

This is a very big Church and it has lots going on, daily mass mornings and afternoon. It is located in very busy downtown guayaquil.

Nice place. Beautiful architecture.

Amazing building located in the Heart of Guayaquil-Ecuador

A very historic and iconic church in downtown

I really like this museum and I recommend that you go when you are in town. The admission is free and it's open Monday through Saturday. There was a mixture of historic artifacts, along with some paintings and other artwork. The receptionist and the security guards were all very nice. I was the only person there except for the employees.

Free museum. Don't miss the chance to take a peek into ecuadorian culture over 4000 years ago. Small but very neat.

A beautiful museum with many articles, amazing Spanish tiles and old wooden stairways

Lovely range of Ecuadorian pots and sculptures in an attractive building. Also, free. Excellent staff.

Nice museum. You should visit any time in the day, it is not crowded.

Fine museum. Archeological pieces from Ecuador.

Must see place

A section of the cemetery has beautiful sculptures and statues. There are security guards, so it's supposed to be safer, but keep both eyes wide open. On weekends, it gets really busy. parking is also a challenge here.

Lonely n not clean people must go visits their relatives I did..

Amazing place！

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and silent place where the remains of thousands of lives that breathed in times past lie. Most of the spaces are very well maintained and clean. Throughout the maze, you will find workers and guards. The architecture, statues and sculptures make this a special cemetery. Entire families and great characters in history live here, in well-deserved and ostentatious tombs, as well as anonymous parents and children accompanied by flowers of longing from those who once embraced them. This reminds us visitors of the destiny that awaits us all. (Original) Hermoso y silencioso lugar donde yacen los restos de miles de vidas que respiraron en tiempos pasados. La mayoría de los espacios están muy bien cuidados y limpios. A lo largo del laberinto, encontrará trabajadores y guardias. La arquitectura, estatuas y esculturas hacen de este un cementerio especial. Familias enteras y grandes personajes de la historia habitan aquí, en merecidas y ostentosas tumbas, así como también anónimos padres e hijos acompañados por flores de añoranza de quienes alguna vez los abrazaron. Esto nos recuerda a los visitantes, el destino que a todos nos espera.

(Translated by Google) When Guayaquileños come here it is for a loved one who has passed away, but this site has an interesting legacy of history that is reflected in several of its mausoleums, in the statues that accompany them and in the memory of the people who rest there. In some cases, extraordinary data can be discovered that can help us better understand the city through these departed beings and their last resting place. There are walking tours that generally happen on weekends and are generally advertised on social media. It is worth taking them and distracting yourself in this gloomy and nostalgic, but also fascinating learning. (Original) Cuando los guayaquileños vienen acá es por un ser querido ya ido, pero este sitio tiene un legado de historia interesante que se refleja en varios de sus mausoleos, en las estatuas que los acompañan y en la memoria de las personas que ahí descansan. En algunos casos, se pueden descubrir datos extraordinarios que nos pueden ayudar a entender mejor a la ciudad a través de estos seres ya idos y su ultimo lugar de descanso. Hay walking tours que generalmente suceden los fines de semana y que son generalmente anunciados en las redes sociales. Vale la pena tomarlos y distraerse en este aprendizaje lúgubre y nostálgico, pero también fascinante.

(Translated by Google) Incredible place, considered a national heritage site, it has mausoleums, artistic sculptures dating from the 1800s and 1900s. It is an open-air museum with a lot of history and culture to explore. It is clean, safe and quiet. (Original) Increíble lugar, considerado patrimonio de la Nación cuenta con mausoleos, esculturas artísticas que datan de los años 1800 y 1900. Es un museo al aire libre con mucha historia y cultura por recorrer. Es limpio, seguro y tranquilo.

(Translated by Google) The Guayaquil General Cemetery, also known as the Heritage Cemetery, is the oldest cemetery in the city. It is located in the city center, right at the foot of Cerro del Carmen. It was founded on April 27, 1823, by Francisco Xavier de Garaycoa and remains in use today. It is considered one of the finest in Latin America due to its beautiful sculptures and mausoleums. Today, it is not only a place where people go to pray for their deceased relatives, but also a tourist attraction, as within its perimeter, you can explore the four heritage routes: the Route of the Heroes and Presidents, the Route of the Poets and Writers, the Route of Fine Arts, and the Route of the Artists and Sculptors. (Original) El Cementerio General de Guayaquil, llamado también Cementerio Patrimonial, es el camposanto más antiguo de la ciudad. Se encuentra ubicado en el centro de la urbe, exactamente al pie del Cerro del Carmen. Fue fundado el 27 de abril de 1823 por Francisco Xavier de Garaycoa y se mantiene vigente hasta la actualidad. Es considerado uno de los mejores de América Latina, debido a sus hermosas esculturas y mausoleos. En la actualidad, no solo es un lugar al cual las personas van a rezar a sus familiares difuntos, es también un sitio que se puede visitar con fines turísticos, pues dentro de su perímetro se pueden recorrer las cuatro rutas patrimoniales: Ruta de los Próceres y Presidentes, Ruta de los Poetas y Escritores, Ruta de las Bellas Artes y Ruta de los Artistas y Escultores.

Excellent breakfast buffet. Bacon is unusual! Service 5 star! Selection of fruits and juices excellent

(Translated by Google) A shopping center that has many things, a food court with shawarmas and quippes, Olguita's fish with spectacular chiflesitos, ceviches in the food court, among others, a Chevrolet dealership that serves you excellently, a watch shop in an MR. Watch island that repairs and changes batteries and has multiple straps for your SmartWatch. They are interested in conventional watches and above all, they serve you excellently. There is a spectacular aunt who has everything. Martita jewelry, there is a Deprati, a lottery island, the cell phone accessories island, there is one with varied costume jewelry, a technology store, simply very good to tell you that they even have Picca, so there is everything to go with family, friends, and couples, it has my approval. (Original) Un cento comercial que tiene muchísimas cosas u patio de comidas con shawarmas y quippes el pescado de Olguita con chiflesitos espectacular ceviches en el patio n de comidas entre otros in concesionario de Chevrolet que te atienden excelente una relojería en una isla MR.Watch que te reparan y cambian de pilas y tienen múltiples correas para tus SmartWatch tienen ganas de relojes convensionales y sobre todo te atienden excelente hay un tía espectacular que tiene de todo joyería Martita esta un Deprati una isla de lotería la isla de accesorios de celulares está una de bisutería variada tienda de tecnología simplemente muy bueno para indicarte que tienen hasta picca así que hay de todo para ir en familia amigos y pareja tiene mi aprobación.

(Translated by Google) A relaxing place to visit with the family, it features a food court with several options for typical dishes. It also has a TIA Commissary with various options, a pharmacy, clothing stores like DE PRATTI, and various household items and toys like PYCCA. (Original) Un lugar relajado para visitar en familia con patio de comidas con varias opciones de platos típicos, tiene un Comisariato de TIA con varias opciones, farmacia, locales de ropa como DE PRATTI y de artículos varios del hogar y juguetes como PYCCA.

(Translated by Google) It has everything you need: a cozy location, free parking, a banking area, a food court, all kinds of stores, appliances, a boutique, electronics, and a large commercial area surrounding it. (Original) Tiene todo lo que necesitas, lugar acogedor, parqueo gratuito, zona bancaria, patio de comidas, almacenes de toda clase, electrodomésticos, boutique, electrónica, y tiene alrededor, una zona amplia de locales comerciales.

(Translated by Google) I love the mall, it's small but cozy. (Original) Me encanta el centro comercial, es oequeño pero acogedor

(Translated by Google) Tremendous shopping center, very well organized and clean in terms of neatness. (Original) Tremendo centro comercial muy bien ordenado y limpio en cuanto a la pulcritud.

(Translated by Google) Good variety of shops (Original) Buena variedad de tiendas

(Translated by Google) I stopped by during my trip to Galapagos in 2018. The old town is located on a hill. Although it looks cute, the roads are so convoluted that it is easy to do bad things or attack people, so in the past it was so unsafe that even the police avoided it. Nowadays, it has become a tourist destination, and there are some fashionable shops, so you can enjoy a stroll. (Original) 2018年にガラパゴス旅行のときに立ち寄りました。丘の上にある旧市街です。こんな可愛らしい見た目ではありますが、道が入り組んでいて悪いことをしたり人を襲ったりしやすいので、昔は警察ですらも避けるような治安の悪さだったとのことです。今は観光地になっていて、オシャレな店も少しあったりして、楽しく散歩に行くことができます。

(Translated by Google) Very nice, you can exercise on the stairs, but the Lighthouse closes very early, many go up to be at the Lighthouse. (Original) Muy bonito, hace ejercicio por las escaleras, pero cierran muy temprano el Faro, muchos suben por ese objetivo estar en el Faro.

(Translated by Google) Very good. You have to climb 400 stairs (Original) Muy bueno. Hay que subir 400 escalinatas

(Translated by Google) Thursday morning there weren't many people, most of the shops were closed but very quiet to visit. (Original) Jueves en la mañana no había mucha gente, los locales en su mayoría cerrados pero muy tranquilo para visitar

(Translated by Google) Las Peñas is a historic and tourist neighborhood in Guayaquil, Ecuador, known for its colorful wooden houses, cobblestone streets, and panoramic views of the city. Here is a summary of the opinions of Las Peñas: Positive aspects: * Historical and cultural place: Las Peñas is a neighborhood with a lot of history and culture. It is an ideal place to learn about Guayaquil's past and learn about its traditions. * Architecture: The brightly colored wooden houses are one of the main attractions of Las Peñas. They are an example of the colonial architecture of Guayaquil. * Views: From Las Peñas you can see panoramic views of the city of Guayaquil. It is an ideal place to take photos and enjoy the landscape. * Atmosphere: Las Peñas is a neighborhood with a bohemian and artistic atmosphere. There are many restaurants, bars, cafes and craft shops. * Security: Las Peñas is a relatively safe neighborhood. However, as in any tourist location, it is recommended to take basic precautions. Negative aspects: * Stairs: To get to the top of Las Peñas you have to climb many stairs. This can be a problem for some people, especially those with mobility issues. * Heat: In Guayaquil it is very hot, especially during the day. It is important to wear cool clothing and sunscreen if you visit Las Peñas. (Original) Las Peñas es un barrio histórico y turístico de Guayaquil, Ecuador, conocido por sus coloridas casas de madera, calles empedradas y vistas panorámicas de la ciudad. Aquí te dejo un resumen de las opiniones de Las Peñas: Aspectos positivos: * Lugar histórico y cultural: Las Peñas es un barrio con mucha historia y cultura. Es un lugar ideal para aprender sobre el pasado de Guayaquil y conocer sus tradiciones. * Arquitectura: Las casas de madera de colores vivos son una de las principales atracciones de Las Peñas. Son un ejemplo de la arquitectura colonial de Guayaquil. * Vistas: Desde Las Peñas se pueden apreciar unas vistas panorámicas de la ciudad de Guayaquil. Es un lugar ideal para tomar fotos y disfrutar del paisaje. * Ambiente: Las Peñas es un barrio con un ambiente bohemio y artístico. Hay muchos restaurantes, bares, cafés y tiendas de artesanías. * Seguridad: Las Peñas es un barrio relativamente seguro. Sin embargo, como en cualquier lugar turístico, se recomienda tomar precauciones básicas. Aspectos negativos: * Escaleras: Para llegar a la cima de Las Peñas hay que subir muchas escaleras. Esto puede ser un problema para algunas personas, especialmente para aquellas con problemas de movilidad. * Calor: En Guayaquil hace mucho calor, especialmente durante el día. Es importante llevar ropa fresca y protector solar si se visita Las Peñas.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful view 🤩 (Original) Hermosa vista 🤩

(Translated by Google) To enjoy and eat ice cream, when you go to step 315 there is a small store that sells delicious homemade ice cream that is 100% recommended. (Original) Para disfrutar y comer un helado,cuando vallan en el escalón 315 hay una pequeña tienda y venden unos delicioso helados caseros 100% recomendables

Nice contemporary mall with 4 floors of shopping and various restaurants to choose from. Underground parking

Really nice shopping mal with a high diversity of shops and food possibilities. Really clean and nice designed. Decoration is also quite appealing. Parking quite comfortable and modern in comparison to other shopping malls.

This is one special place to spent an afternoon and have dinner. It is in Samborodon guayaquil.

A fairly large mall with envy of shops with up-to-date fashions. The food court had plenty of options, though we chose a sit down and order restaurant.

Great little mall - has an H&M and a Zara. The main food court is great. Definitely recommend.

Got my suit at Pikal, reasonable prices, great suits

THIS SHOPPING MALL ARE VERY SAFE AND PRICES ARE GOOD AND VARIETIES

Small comfortable mall. Good selection of stores. Food court not available, but you will find eating options. Parking and traffic can get crazy especially on xmas season. Most stores are located on ground floor, but there is a small section of stores going up.

Excellent Mall - a little busy but lots of flagship stores Depratti, Pycca, Marathon. Ample parking.

One of the better malls in Guayaquil or Ecuador for that matter. Plenty of different places to shop. You can buy clothes, phones, televisions or grab a bite to eat at a nice restaurant. Always clean with plenty of security.

Relatively Small shopping mall but with many stores. There are Banks, ATMS, food, clothes, restaurants, pretty much everything of what you're looking for. You can also buy the typical Ecuadorian hat made of paja Toquilla also known as "Panama hat". It's a good souvenir. The place is very safe and conformable... Recommended.

One of the oldest shopping center in Guayaquil but completely revamped! You can find here a lot of bank agencies and big department stores

Great selection of Unique and individual stores plus groceries Banking and other industries. But watch out they locked it parking lot at 8 o'clock so you have to be on your way out you can't be waiting for a ride to pick you up

Nice, secure, clean. Supermaxi inside along with Claro, Movistar, and CNT if you need to get a chip for cell service (though I recommend Tuenti). Good food available. Friendly staff. Not too crowded.

Disappointing and incompetent Front Desk Service We chose this highly-rated hotel for a two-night stay, opting for the breakfast-inclusive rate at an additional $20 per person per night, as we're vegan and wanted reliable options. Our first morning's breakfast at the extensive buffet was genuinely lovely. However, our experience on the second day, a travel day with an early 6:00 AM flight, was frustrating. We needed to leave by 4:00 AM and requested a vegan breakfast to go. The front desk agent, Carlos, quickly presented a sheet with four breakfast options, all in Spanish. He kept offering us eggs, despite our repeated clarification that we are vegan. Before we could even process or translate, he pushed us to choose the cheapest $8 option. We managed to quickly ask about the $10 option, which seemed to annoy him. Later, realizing how rushed and unaccommodating the exchange had been, we returned to the front desk. It took three staff members to finally get us a to-go bag with a sandwich, apple, banana, bread, juice, and water. While the rest of the hotel was perfectly fine, the front desk staff's lack of accommodation and unhelpful attitude significantly detracted from our stay. For a hotel of this supposed caliber, we expected much better service from the first point of contact. Edit after receiving the to go breakfast: the sandwich has meat, lettuce and tomatoes. The staff is very incompetent and ignorant. Would not recommend staying here if you care about service.

nice hotel at acceptable prices, friendly staff, effective house keeping. We stayed 6 nights, in a room looking to the back. Since in the direct neighbourhood on the river front side a new buildings is constructed very likely not the worst room. Inside most things are okay. Some screws need a fix, the double sided adhesive tape fixing the carpet in front of the escalator needs to be renewed, sport TV screens in the restaurant disturb the relaxed athmosphere. The terrasse to the river is very nice if there is no live music etc. event. These are just too loud, it hurts, communication is impossible. The breakfast buffet is very nice, a broad choice of local food freshly prepared.

My stay at the Wyndham Guayaquil was mostly great! The hotel itself is nice - clean, spacious rooms, great amenities, and a delicious breakfast buffet. However, I had a very unpleasant experience with the front desk staff, particularly a member named Carlos. We had paid more than $20 per person extra for breakfast, but it was not provided as promised. This was disappointing and put a damper on our stay. We requested a packed breakfast for our early departure, as we are both vegan, but this request was ignored. Instead, we were repeatedly offered a cheap, pre-boxed breakfast, which was not suitable for our dietary needs. We were not given enough time to look at the full menu, which was only in Spanish, not English. We eventually had to have a very long conversation with the front desk to explain what a vegan breakfast could look like, given the options available at the breakfast buffet. I wish it had been easier to communicate with the front desk staff. Everything else at the hotel was fine."

Guys, if anyone is ever traveling to Guayaquil, this is the place you should stay at. Very safe, they will pick you up at the airport and drop you off there as well. The location is perfect, if you leave the hotel, the puerto Santa Ana is full of great places to eat or have a drink. I always stay in this hotel when I travel to GYE and I cannot recommend it enough.

Disappointing Stay: Excessive Noise Disturbed My Sleep at Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana I want to express my extreme dissatisfaction with my recent stay at your hotel, specifically regarding the persistent and disruptive noise that plagued my entire night. As a guest, I expect a reasonable level of peace and quiet, particularly during the late hours, to ensure a restful night's sleep. Unfortunately, this was far from my experience. Throughout the night, I was subjected to several distinct sources of noise that made it impossible to relax or sleep. This included noises from the construction next door and it the hotel itself heavy nosies like somebody is moving heavy objects at 0600 am in the morning.. The disturbances were constant and truly ruined my stay., the unbearable noise level overshadowed everything. A hotel's primary function is to provide comfortable accommodation, and the inability to sleep due to excessive noise is a fundamental failure in this regard. I urge you to investigate these noise issues thoroughly and implement measures to ensure future guests do not suffer the same experience. This includes considering better soundproofing for rooms, stricter enforcement of quiet hours, or addressing external noise sources if possible. I am highly disappointed and feel that the quality of my stay was significantly compromised. I hope you will take my feedback seriously and address these concerns to prevent similar situations for other guests.

It's unbelievable the amount of noise that comes out of this hotel. The rooms seem to be separated by carton walls, you can actually hear everything next door. The worst part is when they decide to play loud music from their restaurant downstairs every morning and not letting their guests rest. Just a lack of respect which says everything about their management. There are better hotels and quieter hotels in the city. Dont be fooled by the location of this pseudo hotel.

It’s always like coming home when we arrive at the Wyndham. From the moment Jeanpierre picks us up at the airport to the warm greeting from Italo, everything feels familiar and welcoming. At check-in, Carlos, Irene, Leslie, and one of our favorites, Ashley, made the process fast and wonderful. Although we had to wait a bit for our room, the team suggested we enjoy a meal at Rio Grande, where Moise and Mariuxi greeted us with hospitality like no other. The next day by the pool, Jesus was an absolute charm—he even remembered my favorite drink! What can I say? Seeing the same friendly faces and experiencing such amazing service is exactly why we always start our vacation at the Wyndham for a few days and then return before heading back to the USA. It truly feels like the perfect beginning and ending to our trips.

The best thing about this hotel is that they agreed to refund our payment since we decided not to stay there. It's old, moldy, smells bad, really bad, electric sockets in the room weren't functioning. There is NO safe in the rooms. It looks and feels like a 1 star hotel from the 1980's - which hasn't changed since then, or was ever aired in the last 40 years. I really don't understand its online rating. My guess is, people feel bad putting up a real review after they have received their refund. Cause the staff wasn't really surprised when we asked to leave.

Good location and junior suite is good size. Could use a couch as all the chairs were same style and not too comfortable.

After checkout bags were placed in “safe” storage behind the reception Apparently not so safe, as i just found out in plane that at least a bag of candy has been STOLEN from one bag… Will have to wait and see if more got STOLEN Ps: Also charge outrages prices for any extra service in the hotel

Our stay in early May 2023 for three days was very nice. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. They helped to arrange a reliable pick up from the airport which was around midnight. The restaurant staff were nice, and the food was very good. The room, lobby and restaurant were all kept very clean. The included breakfast was excellent along with the service (different than the evening staff). There was a variety of items – coffee, yummy hot chocolate, fresh fruit, yogurts, breads, along with hot items and you could order a verity of egg dishes made to order. The location was quiet and made it easy to access the Malecon.

This was a nice hotel in Guayaquil. It's a little older and could use some refreshments, but overall, it's a great place to stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant had good food, the free breakfast was great. It is located 2 blocks from the main entrance to the melacon and has a lot of shopping and restaurants all around it.

Staff 5/5 Food 3/5 Rooms 2/5 Location 3/5 (depending on what you want) Staff is very friendly, front desk is English speaking. The buffet breakfast options are very limited. The food menu has a lot of options though. The pumpkin soup was amazing, some of the local dishes were ok, but you want to stay away from beef all together. I was in the last room at the end of the hallway, right across from the emergency exit door, which is also the same door the staff uses most of the time, and you hear it every single time it opens and closes. Since the hotel is in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown, don’t expect relaxed touristic neighborhood, but then everything is a 5-min walk. You hear the streets and other guests as they wake up to take care of their business including the pipes. I stayed there for 2 weeks out of necessity. The room is small, the bathroom even smaller so much so one can’t move around comfortably. The overall mood of the rooms are old and depressing. I booked for one person, and that made them remove the second set of towels. Walking distance to Malacon, banks, city hall, other offices. Expect to see ppl lodge on the sidewalk for a night’s sleep when it gets dark. Elevator is key activated. What’s missing: Bathroom fan Safe box Iron and table I wouldn’t recommend the buffet breakfast.

No establishment is perfect and not having 5 stars is bad. Room is spacious, clean and staff extremely polite. 2nd floor has a stuffy odor we opened our window & curtains as well turning A/C to a cooler temp the odor was significantly reduced and space has become habitable.

Worth the stairs! Nice views of the city all around. We didn't actually go into the museum, just walked up the stairs and visited the lighthouse.

Its on a good height, where people can get a good view of the city. With various small clubs amd food stalls in between the climb, it's an good place to chill and relax with friends and family.

Very interesting and special place.

On our way to El Faro, or the lighthouse, and in top of the Barrio Las Peñas, we find this historic area. We loved the fact that some ruins are there, still giving an idea of the fortifications that once served to protect the city. Also some cannons still in the place, serving as monuments. In the place is a ship, or a building simulating a ship, that was apparently under some repairs or maintenance and therefore we cannot gain acces to this pirate ship. But the area was a really interesting experience, I'm glad we visited.

Was closed, bit nice view from there.

Small naval museum with cannons, anchors and other artillery pieces from mostly Spanish and English warships. The museum itself is not very interesting, bit the Chapel is very nice and the lighthouse is a must visit if you are in Guayaquil.

This is an amazing view point of the city!

It is clean and the sound is great, but movies and times are very limited. They will only show dubbed movies. They won't take cards.

Good sights, security, I saw the Guayas River, from over there. Is beautiful

Movie times weren't very frequent, and movies they had were limited as well. Less of a movie theatre, more of a place to go see a specific movie if available.

Great safe and beautiful place to take a walk.

A x

Excellent for walking or running

Cool 😎

If you have an hour or so to spare this is worth a look. Sadly all the information is in Spanish so if you don't speak the language you don't get the full experience. There was a helpful guide who spoke English though and answered questions for us. There is a very interesting Natural History Section (if you don't mind seeing stuffed animals) and a lot about the history of Guayaquil illustrated with dioramas. There are also some shrunken heads...which are fascinating.

Free museum of Guayaquil history. There are lockers in the entrance for your stuff. Its a small museum, 3 floors, like an hour to walk it all exhibitions.

Very interesting. I just wish that they had English printed on the captions also. I could have had a much clearer understanding of everything.

Guayaquil Municipal Museum is the oldest and one of the most important museums in Ecuador. It boasts a collection of artifacts and historical items that tell the story of Guayaquil, from its pre-hispanic roots to the 20th century. Its free.

A striking mural (1971) by local artist Jorge Swett (1926-2012) covers the exterior of the Museo Municipal de Guayaquil in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The well displayed collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts from the region includes three U-shaped Manteño stone seats.

I visited this museum looking for pre-Columbian items specifically Valvidia and Huancavilica cultures. Although the museum has a relatively small collection the items on exhibition are wonderful and worth to see. If you are interested in Ecuadorian anthropology this place is a must .

Very interesting museum ! And the bonus is that's free !

Great museum of the history of two big football teams of Guayaquil. It's free. No guide. Actually you have to kinda guess where is it.

Love the history of this street, it's people and their sacrifices.

Explore the history of the most popular football teams of Guayaquil. Barcelona and Emelec

A cool place to visit. Lovely view of the Guayas river.

VERY NICE A LOT HISTORY

Ok

Good

This establishment is acceptable how ever their customer service is one the worst I've experienced. Not only did i have to carry my own luggage but 4 minutes passed 8pm the restaurant closed and couldn't even offer the chance to make an exception for a meal which I'm paying. Honestly i wished I've stayed at another hotel where their service is more friendlier.

This hotel.... I don't know who they think they are. The bathrooms are very tiny, gross and leak thru the grout of the walls causing water to leak onto the floor. One of the guys who works there wanted to fight my little brother because he didn't have on a mask. The food there makes you question all the food they serve in ecuador. The free breakfast isn't worth it and isn't good at all. The lunch is overpriced you could find something better too for just 3$ around the corner. Water is not free how it says online. The last moment when we returned the key they told us to wait while they check the room to see if anything is missing and started accusing us of taking a used hand towel. This hotel is terrible read this review and the others. Don't come here there is better and cheaper hotels.

Hotel Ramada Review: First, I would like to say that if I owned a hotel, I would be very happy with the staff we encountered at this site; they made the stay. As the hotel stands now, this hotel is a one night stay only for many reasons. Our reason for staying there was the location. On entry to the hotel, the road which you park on to enter is very dangerous with very fast moving traffic. We are under COVID restrictions, so we enter and we are treated with an alcohol spray and then moved forward to the reception. We made the reservation through booking.com. So it went smoothly. A young man escorted us to our room, where he explained the keycard. We entered the room where he explained the function of the a/c remote, and left. The room had no resemblance to the photos on booking.com. The young man did not explain the alarm system or where we would need to go in an emergency? The room was old like me. The furniture was functional; just, we could not open and close the drawers, so we did not use them. The curtains looked like they were last washed just before they were hung. The closet did have a safe, but it was too small for the two of us so we did not use it. The bathroom- the floor was wet from a leaking hose, which if laid in the bathtub would have prevented the water leaking onto the floor. The towels were just a little younger than I am and we were missing one? Talking about the bathtub, there was paint peeling from around the tub and it was stained. The hand basin was cracked. Sad to see that they did not use bulk sized toilet paper, and the same for the shampoo and conditioner. The use of bulk in the bathroom is environmentally better. The room- both beds moved when sat on? Both beds did not have a bedside light? Both beds did not have a headboard so the pillows would fall down the end of the bed? The pillows- I have never seen such small pillows and found it impossible to sleep on them. Both bed pillows did not have pillow protectors, both mattresses did not have mattress protectors? The included Wyfy was ok @ 10mbps, the TV was ok, the selection of channels was fine. They did not do a bad job of reducing the noise from the road below. Breakfast was included, nice, well presented and good selection. However, the restaurant was well overpriced and very limited in selection. I would give the food a pass and go somewhere else. I understand that there is reconstruction going on in the hotel, but please do not do a bait and switch; the room we stayed in was nothing like the photos on the web site. More than one night here is too much.

Worst expensive hotel as far as i remember. Nearly no water flow in a 60cmX60cm shower with dirty curtain touching your body. Room without opening windows. A 15 usd experience at a high price tag. Avoid

This place shouldn’t call itself a 4 star hotel, it features overpriced outdated tiny dirty rooms, and a humid old smell, and what they advertise as “onsite parking” is actually parking on the street, not a private onsite parking site!... I would have been able to oversee this until I going hairs all over the sheets as I was going to sleep which were clearly used and not changed! Simply disgusting! Do your self a favor and go anywhere else, even pay less for other ACTUAL 4 star hotels

Dated rooms. Pricey for the fair quality and better can be found in close by city center. Ticky tacky decor.

The people are very nice. The room is nice and spacious and the breakfast in the morning is really good especially the hot chocolate.

Not a good experience at all. The room they placed us had no windows, only AC which i dislike to use. There was no water for the guests in the room. The breakfast was poor and the staff yelled at me when i tried to make my own coffee. They brought food without asking and put meat inside the omelet though i'm vegetarian and cant eat it. The juice was frozen with a lot of ice. Besides this you have only poor quality white bread and thats it. If you are looking for a pleasant stay don't take this hotel.

Clean and safe, good location. no atmosphere, no windows. Most noice comes from people talking in the hallway. Reception operates from bullet proof box.

Had a look at the rooms but decided not to stay there. Budget accommodation with very basic, smallish rooms. No English. Facade was just being repainted. From the outside it's looking ok.

Cheap so you pretty much have what you paid for. Rooms with no windows. There was a kind of weird noise in the wall, coming from ventilation probably, not too sure..

I love this place. The rooms are clean and beautiful. It is a nice place. And the location is really great.

Asked for help with the television. They said they would send someone and no one came. Decent place to store luggage as we ventured around Ecuador.

It is a clean hotel. Good customer service. Not far from el Centro. Recommended

Decent climb up stairs to get to this monument. Very cool to see up close.

165 flight up to a beautiful view

Beautiful statue of heart Lord, in Guayaquil city

Beatifull

(Translated by Google) Place with beautiful view and very clean. Good tourist spot. I went in August, on Tuesday, there were only us. With police. 258 steps but very easy to climb (Original) Lugar com vista bonita e muito limpo. Bom ponto turístico. Fui em agosto, terça feira, só tínhamos nos. Com policiamento. 258 degraus mas bem fáceis de subir

(Translated by Google) Good place to visit and learn about the life of Jesus at each of the 15 stations (engraved stones) that are found along the route to the top. Clean place, with bathrooms. In addition, magnificent views of the north and east of Guayaquil, little visible due to the surrounding vegetation. (Original) Buen lugar para visitar y aprender sobre la vida de Jesús en cada una de las 15 estaciones (piedras grabadas) que se encuentran a lo largo del recorrido hacia la cima. Limpio lugar, con baños. Además, magníficas vistas del norte y este de Guayaquil, poco visibles por la vegetación de los alrrededores.

(Translated by Google) Difficult to get there but the view is amazing! Definitely highly recommended. The statue of Jesus is very exquisite and it is really a place worth visiting. (Original) Difficult to get there but the view is amazing! Definitely highly recommended. 耶稣像做的很精致，真的很值得去的地方。

(Translated by Google) The Monkey Monument is a striking work of art that surprises those who pass by. With its imposing size and unique details, it has become an ideal spot for photos and gatherings. Surrounded by gardens, it's a perfect place to pause, enjoy the surroundings, and admire art in the middle of the city. (Original) El Monumento al Mono es una obra llamativa que sorprende a quienes pasan por la zona. Con su imponente tamaño y detalles únicos, se ha convertido en un punto ideal para fotos y encuentros. Rodeado de jardines, es un lugar perfecto para hacer una pausa, disfrutar del entorno y admirar el arte en medio de la ciudad.

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

(Translated by Google) Funny (Original) Gracioso

Nice place full books

Ok

(Translated by Google) The "Comicteca" is very complete and entertaining, with comfortable seats and tranquility. There are all the superheroes, famous mangas, Ecuadorian classics, unknown, new, old, TV... (Original) La "Comicteca" está muy completa y entretenida, con asientos cómodos y tranquilidad. Hay de todos los superhéroes, mangas famosos, clásicos ecuatorianos, desconocidos, nuevos, viejos, TV...

(Translated by Google) Excellent museum to learn about the history of our city (Original) Excelente museo para conocer de la historia de nuestra ciudad

(Translated by Google) Excellent place, I was just passing through, but the infrastructure needs maintenance to prevent a work of art from deteriorating. (Original) Excelente lugar solo andaba de paso, eso si le falta mantenimiento en la infraestructura para no dejar deteriorar una obra de arte.

(Translated by Google) I actually went to the Museum for "May the 4th be with you", a Star Wars special. Small but cozy, I took advantage and saw the other topics they covered such as animals and the history of Guayaquil. (Original) En realidad fui al Museo por "May the 4th be with you", especial de Star Wars. Pequeñito pero acogedor, aproveché y vi los demás temas que abarcaron como animales e historia de Guayaquil.

(Translated by Google) They are serving normally!! Receive a guard. Don't forget to bring your ID card! And enjoy a moment in the different sections that the library has. (Original) Están atendiendo con normalidad!! Recibe un guardia. No olvides llevar tu cédula de identidad! Y disfruta un momento en las diferentes secciones que tiene la biblioteca.

Such a beautiful temple, I have a love for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and this temple in particular is amazing. I love the feeling of peace I can feel when I go to the temple.

The best place to feel peace.

It's a super spiritual & luxurious place.

The hands on feel of citizenship!!! You see it all and can have a taste for little to nothing. When you find something you like, which you will, but it!

I didn’t go in but the spirit is beautiful

It is a beautiful place where you will find harmony and peace along the way, with beautiful gardens and buildings that inspire peace and joy.

Love the LDS Temple in Guayaquil. My favorite ❤️❤️❤️ place for peace, quiet, reflection and meditation. 💜💙❤️