Simón Bolívar 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.
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.
Plaza del Sol
You can find out about the history of Guayaquil with a stop at Plaza del Sol. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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 Simón Bolívar
Wyndham Garden Guayaquil
Easy check-in and nice, modern, clean room
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Guayaquil Airport
Excelentes desayunos.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Sheraton Guayaquil Hotel
Very Good
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
DC Suites Aeropuerto
Wonderful lady at the front desk. Rooms are clean and lovely. Bathroom is immaculate. Close to many local restaurants and a mall.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Harmonie
Staff was excellent, I believe her name was Melissa. Room had everything I needed, and was comfortable. Shower was very good!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hotel The Royalty Inn
It is a convenient hotel very close to the airport, it is in an alley so it is not noisy. Staff is friendly and helpful as they quickly got us a cab to go to the airport. Our only problem was getting the shower to warm up, apparently there is a trick but we never got it.
Reviewed on 24 May 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Simón Bolívar
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.
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.
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 Alban Borja Commercial Center or San Marino Mall.
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.
Alborada
If you're spending some time in Alborada, Guayaquil Parrot and La Rotonda Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
