Santa Maria 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
Premium City Tour for Seniors - Guayaquil
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
Top hotels in Santa Maria
Oro Verde Guayaquil
Great service great location
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Clean room
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
Great place for a long overnight stay.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Great hotel, located close to the airport. Staff was friendly, and we would stay there again.
Reviewed on 2 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
Great hotel and a wonderful location if you are going or coming at the airport. Good breakfast and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Maria
Los Ceibos
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Los Ceibos and surrounding area, you can visit Riocentro Los Ceibos and Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium.
Urdesa
Urdesa is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guayaquil area, you might plan a trip to World Trade Center or San Marino Mall.
Los Sauces
When in Los Sauces, you can plan a visit to City Mall and Mall del Sol Shopping Center, 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.
Kennedy
Unique features of Kennedy include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by San Marino Mall or World Trade Center while you're exploring the 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.
