Ecuador Travel Guide
Guayaquil
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.
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.
Mall del Sur
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mall del Sur during your stay in Guayaquil. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Top hotels in Ecuador
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Best location and hotel in Guayaquil
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
I always stay here when flying into/out of GYE airport. Always a wonderful experience. The hotel heard the story of a group of international tourists trying to get home to their own country and opened their doors to the travelers who had been in quarantine for a few months in southern Ecuador. The ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Great breakfast! Location was great. Lots of security.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Oro Verde Guayaquil
Everything was perfect !!!!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel
Great hotel close to the airport with a huge mall connected. Rooms are clean with the expected amenities. Nice pool and good restaurant. Would definitely recommend. Check out Red Crab restaurant located right next door for a lovely meal.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Guayaquil
Courteous, immaculate rooms, price was great. Proximity to shopping centers.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ecuador
Olmedo
If you're spending some time in Olmedo, Malecon Mall and Crystal Palace are top sights worth seeing.
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 George Capwell Stadium.
Rocafuerte
If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, San Francisco Square and Central Market are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Guayaquil
Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like San Francisco Square and Central Market while you're in town.
Tarqui
While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.
Las Peñas
Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop.
