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.
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.
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.
Emporium by The Point
After visiting Emporium by The Point, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or simply enjoy its 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
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Top hotels in River City
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Great breakfast! Location was great. Lots of security.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
Everything was excellent, and very clean I give it a 10 out of 10 rating. Thank you.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Mansión del Río
Excelente opción para tus vacaciones, hotel muy bien ubicado, habitaciones muy cómodas con todos sus servicios y muy buena atención de su staff. El desayuno trae buena opciones.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Fortune Hotel
Some troubles with the breakfast, but its a nice place
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
Nice place to stay!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
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 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 Artisan Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Rocafuerte
If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, San Francisco Square and Central Market are top sights worth seeing.
