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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Emporium by The Point
After visiting Emporium by The Point, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or simply enjoy its 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 Experience - Premium City Tour
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
Top hotels in River City
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
"My stay at the Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana was far more than just a hotel experience — it truly felt like discovering a slice of heaven in the heart of Guayaquil. From the very first moment I arrived, I realized this property offered something special that goes beyond beautiful architecture, ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
"Beautiful apartment suite very safe close ally restaurant next a 24 pharmacy ac worked perfectly fine pool was beautiful and refreshing"
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador
"The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is new and modern, it is a good place to relax and work."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Mansión del Río
"Great place historical. Good service n breakfast. Great location"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
"Amazing stay. The apartment is beautiful, comfortable, and feels truly luxurious. .The location made everything even better. There’s a great market, pharmacy, and excellent restaurants just steps away. It made the whole stay very convenient, and I didn’t need to go anywhere else. Highly ..."
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Fortune Hotel
"Is a great place the only problem is the disco bars outside the hotel"
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
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.
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 Voltaire Paladines Polo Coliseum.
Downtown Guayaquil
Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Sports Federation of Guayas and Central Market while you're in town.
Rocafuerte
If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Simon Bolivar Statue and Central Market are top sights worth seeing.
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 Sports Federation of Guayas.
