What to do and see in Guayaquil, Guayas Province: The Best Sights & Landmarks

June 30, 2021 Diedre Savory

Founded in the 1530s, Ecuador's largest city and main port is the top access point for Galapagos cruises and home to a bustling import-export business. Tourism is on the rise as well, thanks to a new international airport and urban renewal projects along the River Guayas promenade and in the historic neighborhood of Las Peñas. The 465-step climb to the top of Santa Ana Hill provides sweeping views and a chance to stand on the site of the city's birthplace.
Restaurants in Guayaquil

1. Hacienda La Danesa

Autopista Naranjito Bucay km 67, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador +593 99 311 0258 [email protected] http://haciendaladanesa.com
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5.0 based on 254 reviews

Hacienda La Danesa

Hacienda La Danesa (accommodation available) is a traditional dairy and cacao farm with over 145 years of rich heritage and history, located about an hour drive from Guayaquil, Ecuador. Family-owned and managed by the third generation Olsen family, the farm offers a unique selection of tailor-made activities for guests, including horseback riding trails, hands-on artisan chocolate making and other hacienda-related programs. La Danesa offers an intimate and authentic experience for those who would like to spend the night.

Reviewed By 537elizabethc

Showed us amazing hospitality - made us feel like special guest. We took advantage of all the activities - cacao growing, chocolate making, tubing, horseback riding, bicycling. Our guides were attentive and very informative. Lunch was delicious, and service was first class. Property is beautiful, and production facilities are very interesting. Only downside is that it is a very long ride from Guayaquil.

2. Schoenstatt Sanctuary

Av. del Santuario y Av. Juan Tanca Marengo, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador 3080926 http://www.schoenstatt.ec/
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Schoenstatt Sanctuary

3. Cerro Santa Ana

Guayaquil Ecuador +593 4-230-1998 http://www.guayaquilesmidestino.com/es/historia-arte-y-cultura/cerro-santa-ana
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4.5 based on 1,008 reviews

Cerro Santa Ana

Like the ugly duckling to swan tale, this once poor area was transformed into a prime tourist attraction – a 465-foot stairway flanked by colorful houses, eateries, gift shops and galleries.

Reviewed By ChristinaS2195 - Brooklyn, United States

Lovely stroll ... or hike ... depending on how you feel about the stairs. Everything there was alive with color and sound. You can easily find a $0.30 bottle of water and a $0.40 ice cream to cool you off!

4. Parque Historico Guayaquil

Avenida Central y avenida Rio Esmeraldas Samborondon, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador +593 4-283-2958 [email protected] http://www.guayaquilesmidestino.com/es/naturaleza/afuera-de-guayaquil/parque-historico
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4.5 based on 1,664 reviews

Parque Historico Guayaquil

It includes 8 hectares divided in three zones: Wild Life, Traditions and Urban - architectural, where the nature, rural and urban aspects are brought together in one concept: encouraging the environment preservation, rescue and promotion of our customs.

Reviewed By erikastanton2012 - San Diego, United States

Parque Histórico was a great place to visit, beautiful combination of history and nature, the staff and food was wonderful, weekends provide shows and demonstrations of culture, we saw cacao, coffee and banana trees, beautiful flowers and animals (rescue animals ) It is a small but it is worth it !

5. Iglesia San Jacinto del Morro

Guayaquil Ecuador
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Iglesia San Jacinto del Morro

6. Malecon 2000

Sargento Vargas #116 y Av. Olmedo, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador +593 99 700 0691 http://www.malecon2000.com/
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4.5 based on 3,627 reviews

Malecon 2000

Stretching for several miles along the Rio Guayas, this lively boardwalk is well-patrolled day and night and features small food stands, other eateries and a blend of historic and modern buildings.

Reviewed By iwastheretraveling - Southeast Romania, Romania

Malecon Rio Guayas is the promenade area on the banks of the Guayas River. It is 10 minutes away from Iguana Park and is considered an important part of the city’s identity. Here you can find almost everything you expect from a tourist area: a mall, an amusement park, museums, souvenir shops, even green areas where you can feed birds.

7. Las Penas

Guayaquil Ecuador +593 99 435 2873 http://www.guayaquilesmidestino.com
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4.5 based on 1,949 reviews

Las Penas

Reviewed By TurfDocNC - Raleigh, United States

While the climb up the 444 steps is a challenge, even for the most agile, it is worth every bit of time to see this quaint neighborhood, the church at the top, and climb up the lighthouse for fantastic views out over the city and river.

8. El Castillo Chocolate Farm

Via a La Costa, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador +593 98 582 7757 [email protected] http://www.haciendaelcastillo.ec/tours_eng.php
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

El Castillo Chocolate Farm

Visitors can enjoy the peace and tranquility found in this place, surrounded by trails that run through the plantation. Our idea is to provide the best service and great home made food, so visitors can feel comfortable and relax in pure nature. We offer tours of the cacao plantation and post harvest process, finishing at the chocolate factory where you can try our delicious products.

9. Iglesia San Francisco

Av. 9 de Octubre y Pedro Carbo, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador http://www.ecostravel.com/ecuador/ciudades-destinos/iglesia-san-francisco-guayaquil.php
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4.5 based on 188 reviews

Iglesia San Francisco

10. George Capwell Stadium

North of San Martin street and to the south of General Gomez, Guayaquil Ecuador http://www.emelec.com.ec
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

George Capwell Stadium

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