Puerto Santa Ana and its pulsating rhythm. A gastronomic combination in the fresh air.
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Situated beneath the slopes of Santa Ana Hill, the vibrant Puerto Santa Ana has been a popular destination in the city since its opening in 2007. This vibrant open-air restaurant district, located below the buildings and alongside the river, offers a diverse range of local and international cuisine and a wide selection of drinks, making it a popular local spot.
But the place is about more than just food and drink. The complex comprises several office, commercial and residential buildings, as well as squares, museums and a riverside promenade. It was built on the site of a brewery and other factories, which have been preserved in their original form. Plaza Pilsener is a vibrant venue for cultural events and home to several museums, including the Julio Jaramillo Laurido Folk Music Museum and the Astillero teams, who are local and national celebrities. Barcelona and Emelec, as well as the Beer Museum.
The complex comprises several office buildings, commercial premises and apartments, as well as squares, museums and galleries. There is also a boardwalk running alongside the Guayas River. It was built on the site of a former brewery and other factories, which have been preserved in their original form. The museums in this area include the Julio Jaramillo Lurido Museum of Popular Music and the Astillero teams, which are famous both locally and nationally: Barcelona and Emelec, as well as the Beer Museum.
Location map: Puerto Santa Ana
Monuments in Puerto Santa Ana.
- Santiago Apostle, patron saint of Guayaquil.
- Mahatma Gandhi.​
- Galo Plaza Lasso – former president of the republic, great-great-grandson of Bernardo Plaza de la Tejada, a Guayaquilean hero of the 9th of October.
- Sir Frederick Ashton Fulcher.​
- Julio Jaramillo.​
- Carlos Rubira Infante.
- Enrique Baquerizo Moreno
A place where you can get to know the history of the city and modern Guayaquil at the same time, in a cosy atmosphere and with spectacular views of the river.
