Jorge's Guidebook for Guayaquil
Parks & Nature
Definitely worth a visit if you are here for a few days. It's a replica of old Guayaquil with a live zoo and depending on the day there will be an open theater (in Spanish only)
112 locals recommend
Guayaquil Historical Park
Avenida Rio EsmeraldasDefinitely worth a visit if you are here for a few days. It's a replica of old Guayaquil with a live zoo and depending on the day there will be an open theater (in Spanish only)
You get there from the bridge on El Oro st., close to Domingo Comin av. Spend a half day crossing the bridge to the island and doing the nature walks. Or rent a bike.
36 locals recommend
Isla Santay
You get there from the bridge on El Oro st., close to Domingo Comin av. Spend a half day crossing the bridge to the island and doing the nature walks. Or rent a bike.
Sightseeing
The spot available on Google Maps is not 100% accurate as the Malecón streches for about 2km from the Cerro Santa Ana. Take a walk along this boardwalk and take in the river.
11 locals recommend
Centro Comercial Malecón
Simon Bolivar PalaciosThe spot available on Google Maps is not 100% accurate as the Malecón streches for about 2km from the Cerro Santa Ana. Take a walk along this boardwalk and take in the river.
Visit the famous Iguana Park in Guayaquil. Yes, it has tons of Iguanas. Don't feed them or touch them as they can bite.
53 locals recommend
Seminario Park
Rocafuerte ChimborazoVisit the famous Iguana Park in Guayaquil. Yes, it has tons of Iguanas. Don't feed them or touch them as they can bite.
You can take tours along the Guayas river. A Hop-On-Hop-Off type river cruise with stops at: Santay Isla, Durán Train Station, Malecón 2000 and Historical Park. More here:
http://tinyurl.com/pdzp39k
Crucero Discovery
You can take tours along the Guayas river. A Hop-On-Hop-Off type river cruise with stops at: Santay Isla, Durán Train Station, Malecón 2000 and Historical Park. More here:
http://tinyurl.com/pdzp39k
Jorge's favourite restaurants
My favourite places to eat in Guayaquil.
Restaurant "Río Grande ". Go here for a great lunch with typical Ecuadorian coast food.
6 locals recommend
Hotel Wyndham Guayaquil
S-N Numa Pompilio LlonaRestaurant "Río Grande ". Go here for a great lunch with typical Ecuadorian coast food.
Very known breakfast spot for the famous Bolón. A typical delicacy from Ecuador made from Plantain. This is a very heavy and fatty breakfast so go prepared. But go.
37 locals recommend
Café de Tere
99-108 Av. Hermano MiguelVery known breakfast spot for the famous Bolón. A typical delicacy from Ecuador made from Plantain. This is a very heavy and fatty breakfast so go prepared. But go.
Awesome seafood, there are at least two of these in Guayaquil. The place is nice and with good service.
15 locals recommend
La Pata Gorda
116 Av. Dr. Adolfo Alvear OrdoñezAwesome seafood, there are at least two of these in Guayaquil. The place is nice and with good service.
In an old-style house inside of the Parque Histórico. Food is very creative and a great experience.
Casa Julián
Avenida Río GuayasIn an old-style house inside of the Parque Histórico. Food is very creative and a great experience.
Yes, it's a restaurant inside a shopping center (San Marino) and yes it's very expensive. But the Peruvian food here is just fantastic.
Segundo Muelle San Marino
1 Av. Francisco de OrellanaYes, it's a restaurant inside a shopping center (San Marino) and yes it's very expensive. But the Peruvian food here is just fantastic.
Located inside of Plaza Lagos, absolutely the best food experience in Guayaquil for me. Very creative flavours with Ecuadorian ingredientes.
La Pizarra
Avenida La PuntillaLocated inside of Plaza Lagos, absolutely the best food experience in Guayaquil for me. Very creative flavours with Ecuadorian ingredientes.
My favourite seafood place. The food is packed with flavour. It's not a fancy place. The service can be slow if the place is packed.
The surroundings are not great, so go with a local and during day time.
El Rey De Las Ostras
Eloy AlfaroMy favourite seafood place. The food is packed with flavour. It's not a fancy place. The service can be slow if the place is packed.
The surroundings are not great, so go with a local and during day time.
Arts & Culture
Visit this museum and learn about the pre-columbian art and history.
Next to this you will also find a cinema.
21 locals recommend
Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art
206 Mal. Simón BolivarVisit this museum and learn about the pre-columbian art and history.
Next to this you will also find a cinema.
Come watch short theatre pieces (15-20min) for a super low cost. Watch 2-4 per visit. Some of the acting there is fantastic. (in spanish)
Pop Up Teatro Sambo
Avenida Rio EsmeraldasCome watch short theatre pieces (15-20min) for a super low cost. Watch 2-4 per visit. Some of the acting there is fantastic. (in spanish)
Shopping
The artesanal market is the place to buy handicraft stuffs in Guayaquil. Notice that this city is the commercial hub of Ecuador. So unless you are a tough negotiator, you'll likely overpay.
Doctor Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno
Alfredo Baquerizo MorenoThe artesanal market is the place to buy handicraft stuffs in Guayaquil. Notice that this city is the commercial hub of Ecuador. So unless you are a tough negotiator, you'll likely overpay.
Basically a Shopping Center with clothing stores and a super market. You'll find another one called San Marino across the street.
35 locals recommend
Policentro Mall
Avenida del PeriodistaBasically a Shopping Center with clothing stores and a super market. You'll find another one called San Marino across the street.
Big shopping center, most relevant for the big supermarket in there. A short 5-8 min Uber ride there.
98 locals recommend
Mall Del Sol
4º Pasaje 1 NEBig shopping center, most relevant for the big supermarket in there. A short 5-8 min Uber ride there.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinema Malecon
Simon Bolivar PalaciosJust keep in mind that movies might be dubbed in Spanish.
Drinks & Nightlife
Diva Nicotina
10 BarrioGreat bar and sometimes they have live bands.