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
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
Top hotels in Ecuador
Oro Verde Guayaquil
"Clean rooms breakfast and staff"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
"So close to the airport! Could walk there! Very clean and modern; helpful staff, loved the restaurant offerings, breakfast box was helpful (as we left at 345am to check in for a flight.)"
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
"After staying here several times, the food and service are great!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
"The room was clean and the view from the seventh floor was amazing facing the park and the cathedral. The buffet breakfast was hearty and with a good variety of local and general cuisine. The staff was very helpful and courteous. It was easy to reserve taxis directly from the hotel and the airport ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
"It was perfect the staff was bilingual...came for my niece's 13th birthday....it was unbelievable."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel
"Wonderful. Clean. breakfast was fantastic. Close to the mall and airport. Only thing is shuttle is every hour and you have to schedule it, so we had to take uber to get there ($5) and then we scheduled free one for next flight."
Reviewed on 14 May 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 Central Market and Malecon Mall.
Rocafuerte
If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Simon Bolivar Statue 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 Central Market and Sports Federation of Guayas while you're in town.
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.
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.
