Guayaquil is the largest and most populous city in Ecuador, as well as the nation’s main port city. Founded in 1538 by the Spanish on top of an already existing native village, Guayaquil has a long and colourful history, as it has taken part in several political struggles throughout Ecuador’s history, stemming from the fact that it is the most populous city in the country. The city’s economy is driven by formal and informal trade, business, agriculture and aquaculture. Guayaquil has a number of notable historical and cultural attractions, including Malecon 2000, Palacio Municipal, Las Penas, Mercado Artesanal, Parque Centenario, Parque Seminario, Urdesa, and Bahia. The city is also home to several performance art centres, museums, and galleries.
Here are some of the top places to visit in Guayaquil
- Museo Presley Norton
- The Zoo at the Parque Histórico
- Reserva Ecologica Manglar Chute
- Museo Antropológico y de Arte Contemporáneo
- Malecón Salado
- Barco Pirata Henry Morgan
- Torre de Reloj
- The Point
- La Casa de Julián Coronel
- The Gardens of the Malecón 2000
Things to do in Guayaquil
- Explore the Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco
- Hike at the Reserva Ecológica Manglares Churute
- Go on a trip to Isla Santay
- Visit the Museo Presley Norton
- Enjoy the view from Cerro Santa Ana
- Explore Las Peñas
- Have some fun with animals at the Parque Histórico Guayaquil
- Visit the Catedral Metropolitana de Guayaquil
- Have fun at the Iguana Park
- Have a break at the Malecón 2000
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