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.
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.
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.
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
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
Premium City Tour for Seniors - Guayaquil
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Top hotels in Ecuador
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff! A message was received a few days before check in to arrange for airport pickup (~2 min drive). Welcome drink on check-in and excellent breakfast. Overall, a streamlined experience staying at the Holiday Inn Guayaquil as a quick stopover both to and from ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
great safe place will be back
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Oro Verde Guayaquil
Yes, great
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Terrible customer service!!!! Our bed sheets smelled and our duvet was stained with what looked like food or blood stains- terrible!!!!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Breakfasts as usually excellent, fresh fruits, the coffee always good, The personal at the hotel always ready to help and very friendly, Every time that I come to visit Guayaquil this is the hotel that I always stay,
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ecuador
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 Central Market.
Rocafuerte
If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Central Market and Guayaquil Municipal Library are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Nueva Esperanza
Though Nueva Esperanza may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Voltaire Paladines Polo Coliseum and Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium.
Tarqui
While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and El Carmen Hill.
Las Peñas
Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop.
