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.
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.
Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art 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.
Things to do
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
Small Group Guayaquil and Cocoa Farm Full-Day Tour
Full Day Manuel's Waterfalls from Guayaquil
Guayaquil: Cloud Forest, Hiking & Canyoning Full Day Tour
Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour
Canyoning highest waterfall 90m (295ft) private day trip from Guayaquil
Top hotels in River City
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025
Mansión del Río
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
Reviewed on 15 May 2025
Fortune Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2024
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025
Hotel Rio Guayas
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.
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 Sports Federation of Guayas and Central Market.
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.
Rocafuerte
If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Central Market and Simon Bolivar Statue are top sights worth seeing.