Guayaquil Tourist Attractions: Explore the cultural heritage and natural sites of our port city.
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Guayaquil is a charming city for activities and tours. The city has fascinating places such as the Malecones, Torre Morisca, La Rotonda, Las Peñas neighbourhood, Iguana Park, Centenario Square, Palacio de Cristal, and other sites that are unique symbols of the city and Ecuador.
The Salado estuary and the Guayas River bathe this city. It is not the political capital. However, it is the financial capital of the country. It has the largest seaport in Ecuador. It is the country’s link to other latitudes, such as Panama, Taiwan and North America.
Parque de las iguanas o Seminario.
Its geographical location, it is the gateway to the Galapagos Islands and is the winner of several world travel awards. These include: South America’s Leading City Break Destination and South America’s Leading Meetings and Conferences Destination. This city is also known as the “Pearl of the Pacific”. It is a place of countless architectural constructions of great national value, shopping centres and a varied national and international gastronomy. You must visit and enjoy the many activities, tours and excursions offered in Guayaquil.
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Guayaquil is currently the largest and most populous city in Ecuador. Considered a vibrant city, cultural and economic centre on the Pacific coast, it is affectionately known as the “Pearl of the Pacific” and offers a unique blend of modernity, history and nature, making it a must-see destination for tourists from all over the world. Below we present a general tourist map of Guayaquil with some of its main tourist attractions that should be considered to be visited.
