La Puntilla Travel Guide
Guayaquil
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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.
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.
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.
Mall del Sur
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mall del Sur during your stay in Guayaquil. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
San Marino Mall
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can do some window-shopping at San Marino Mall. 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 Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Top hotels in La Puntilla
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Amazing hotel always great staff and very helpful in everything
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
The stay was great the rooms where clean super clean the only thing I didn’t like was the dinner I got seco de pollo dish which it says it comes with plantains but not only that the chicken wasn’t fresh I could tell they heat up in the microwave which I hated it. The salt level it was little too ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Excellent hotel they go beyond your ecpectations. I felt safe in Guayaquil the personal is very attentive
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Oro Verde Guayaquil
Everything was perfect !!!!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel
Great hotel close to the airport with a huge mall connected. Rooms are clean with the expected amenities. Nice pool and good restaurant. Would definitely recommend. Check out Red Crab restaurant located right next door for a lovely meal.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Guayaquil
Courteous, immaculate rooms, price was great. Proximity to shopping centers.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Puntilla
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.
Simón Bolívar
If you're spending some time in Simón Bolívar, Mall del Sol Shopping Center and Plaza del Sol are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Garzota
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Garzota. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Mall del Sol Shopping Center and Plaza del Sol, a few notable attractions nearby.
River City
While visiting River City, 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.
