Malecón 2000

Malecón is a historical pillar of our town, since the city grew from it and it played a pivotal role in the city’s development. Being this, such an important part of Guayaquilean life, the Malecón 2000 project was created and it is our pleasure to be able to share the colors of our Malecón and within it the colors of the river. Malecón 2000 has become our heart again and we want to share it with all of our guests. You can not come to Guayaquil without visiting it, again or for the first time.

At the Malecon you can visit:

• Olmedo Square 
• Children´s playground and exercise areas
• Malecón Gardens
• Henry Morgan Pirate ship
• Horse Carriages
• MAAC- Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art
• The Fortress A historical monument that was used to defend the city from pirates 
• Civic Square
• La Rotonda, the city’s most representative monument. 
• The “Morisca” Tower. Another building that is considered an icon and a landmark has been made to make it more noticeable.
• Integration Square  

Malecón del Estero Salado

The construction of this boardwalk is a parallel work to the actions taken by Guayaquil’s City Hall to recuperate and rehabilitate this part of the sea that was once a much concurred spot for swimmers. In this part of town you can see 9 de Octubre avenue, fast food restaurants, the “Cuidadela Ferroviaria” park and the “Guayaquil” park. These parks are for family fun.

Santa Ana Hill - Cerro Santa Ana

Santa Ana hill is located on the northeast side of town, next to the Guayas River and the traditional neighborhood of Las Peñas

The hill, formerly called Cerrito Verde is the place where the city was born when it was founded at its bottom in 1547. Currently, the hill is a tourist spot. In 310 meters you have restaurants, coffee houses, art galleries, and craft shops. It has squares and parks and green areas for recreation and rest. And of course, a majestic view of Guayaquil.

From the top you can see, to the north, the intersection of the Babahoyo and Daule rivers (that form the Guayas river) to the south, the downtown area and Santay Island and Duran to the east. To the west, there’s Mount Carmen and the rest of the city. There are 456 stairs of restaurants, people, services, history, and many more.

Attractions at Santa Ana

• Plaza Mirador the Fortín
• Lighthouse (built in 2002) 
• Open Museum (built in 2002)
• Santa Ana Port   
• Barrio Las Peñas: Las Peñas neighborhood is the city’s oldest neighborhood

Historic Park

Duplicating old Guayaquil, the historical park is a must see spot for those who visit Guayaquil. It is a place where you can go through a forest by using a wooden path that goes through it. Located in Entre Ríos, on the Guayaquil-Samborondón road, it looks to recreate the way of life of yesteryear with three zones: wildlife, urban – architectural and traditions and expositions. This area of 8 hectares is surrounded by all sorts of trees, like the “platanillo” that grows naturally from the Daule River. There are 28 species of animals in captivity, among them: the white tail deer, raccoons, “lavador” bears, and crocodiles. There are 90 species of birds, like the parakeet and the harpey eagle. It is built like a zoo safari. It means that it is a natural habitat in which animals enjoy almost total freedom.

At the park, you can also appreciate structures that represent the traditions of the coast and it recreates two blocks from early 20th century Guayaquil that represent the old town and have been declared of cultural patrimony.

General Cemetery

The City of Guayaquil’s General Cemetery is a National Cultural Patrimony. It is one of the most impressive architectural pieces in our town. The central part of the cemetery is the oldest one. In it, you can see the most beautiful statues and mausoleums from Italy and France. It has funerary monuments that are shaped like chapels or temples.More of a cultural legacy, the Cemetery also possesses a rich source of statues and relieves made by skillful craftsmen both local and foreign. As a whole, the Cemetery is like a town in itself; with avenues, streets, roads, stairways that communicate with each other with a big wall that faces the city.

Attractions close to Guayaquil

• Cerro Blanco tropical dry forest
• Ecuasal salt pools - great birdwatching
• Puerto Hondo Mangrove Swamps
• Botanical Gardens
• The Mangrove Swamps of Churute
• Zoo "El Pantanal"
• Tropical haciendas of the coastal lowlands boasting cacao and banana plantations: Jambelí Ranch, Hacienda Rodeo Grande, Hacienda Cañas
• Communities and villages: Santa Elena Peninsula, Baños de San Vicente thermal baths, archaeological site museum called "The Amantes de Sumpa" (The Lovers of Sumpa), Barcelona Community, Valdivia community, Samborondon, Salitre, Isidro Ayora
• Capeira Scientific Research Center
• Río Palenque Scientific Research Center - Plants, Birds, and Virgin Rain Forest
• Pedro Franco Dávila Biological Research Center (Juaneche)
• Beaches: General Villamil Playas, Salinas: Whale watching, Montañita, Punta Carnero, Ballenita, Olón, Ayangue, Playa Rosada, Manglaralto