Known as the gateway to the Galápagos Islands, Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city and main port, situated on the banks of the Guayas River. Vibrant and full of life, it is the ideal stop before or after your Galápagos journey. This tour is designed to showcase the contrasts of the “Pearl of the Pacific,” from its modern urban art to its oldest historic corners, culminating in a unique sensory experience of Ecuador’s finest flavors.

🤝 A Personalized Experience.

We decide the itinerary together. Everyone likes different things—some people travel for architecture, others to discover new cuisines, some love exploring new territories, or perhaps discovering species they have never seen before. On this journey, we will focus on what you enjoy doing most to ensure you have a truly memorable experience. The vehicle will be exclusively available for you and your group.

🌟 Tour Highlights:

During our journey, we will have the opportunity to explore the contrasts of the “Pearl of the Pacific” by selecting the sites that most pique your interest:

1. Art and Panoramic Views.

Explore the city’s modern and artistic side at Plaza Guayarte, a space that merges urban art with local gastronomy. Afterward, we will visit the Bellavista Viewpoint, the perfect spot to get an unparalleled panoramic view of the city and understand its geography, embraced by the estuary and the river, allowing you to capture the best panoramic photographs of the city and its estuaries.

2. The Heart of Downtown.

Visit the administrative and religious center to admire the imposing Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral, a Neo-Gothic architectural gem. Just a few steps away, we will have a surreal encounter where nature coexists with history, experiencing one of the city’s most curious and photogenic spots: Seminario Park. Globally known as the Iguana Park, these exotic reptiles roam freely among visitors within a classic garden setting.

3. The Malecón and History.

We will walk along the emblematic Malecón 2000, an award-winning urban regeneration project that borders the Guayas River. Here, we can pause to contemplate the majestic Hemiciclo de la Rotonda, the monument that immortalizes the historic meeting between the liberators Simón Bolívar and San Martín.

4. The City’s Origin: Las Peñas, on Santa Ana Hill.

We will journey back in time by visiting the Las Peñas neighborhood, Guayaquil’s first residential area. Its colorful colonial-style houses and cobblestone streets will take us to the base of Santa Ana Hill, the exact location where the city was founded. It is a place full of charm, art galleries, and heritage architecture.

🍷 Exclusive Sensory Experience.

To finish with a flourish, we will delight the palate with the country’s star products:

• Ecuadorian Wine Tasting: Discover the growing local viticulture industry, featuring unique flavors from vineyards that defy the 0° latitude.

• The World of Chocolate: A brief yet fascinating demonstration on the process of transforming cacao (the “Golden Bean“) into some of the world’s best chocolate.

Why Choose This Tour?

• Comprehensive: Covers culture, nature, history, and gastronomy in a half-day format.

• Comfortable: An optimized route to see the best of the city without excessive rushing.

• Authentic: Includes local flavors that connect the traveler with the Ecuadorian land.