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.
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 La Puntilla
Oro Verde Guayaquil
Yes breakfast was good!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Yes
Reviewed on 9 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
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Wonderful , very secure right across from the iguana park, the staff were very gentle
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
You are not allowed to park in front to take you bags out, the front door parking ONLY FO HOTEL’s shuttles, very stupid and they actually asked you to park down the hill. Horrible front door service, people are very rude not well trained or educated.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Guayaquil
Nice place, close to everything
Reviewed on 13 May 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
When in Simón Bolívar, you can plan a visit to Mall del Sol Shopping Center and World Trade Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
La Atarazana
When in La Atarazana, you can plan a visit to Santa Ana Hill and Voltaire Paladines Polo Coliseum, 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 World Trade Center, 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.
