Las Peñas Travel Guide
Guayaquil
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.
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.
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: Personalized City Tour with Guide
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
Small Group Guayaquil and Cocoa Farm Full-Day Tour
Premium City Tour for Seniors - Guayaquil
Top hotels in Las Peñas
Mansión del Río
This is a great place. It's a 100-year-old mansion filled with antique decor. That, and the kind staff taking good care of us, made us feel like royalty in the 1930s. I can't give it full marks though because the wifi was spotty.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
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
Oro Verde Guayaquil
Great service great location
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Great place for a long overnight stay.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Clean room
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Great hotel, located close to the airport. Staff was friendly, and we would stay there again.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Las Peñas
River City
While visiting River City, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.
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.
Tarqui
While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.
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 Voltaire Paladines Polo Coliseum and Santa Ana Hill.
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.
