{"id":4824,"date":"2022-01-20T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/?p=4824"},"modified":"2026-07-10T15:20:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T20:20:40","slug":"malecon-2000-guayaquil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/landmarks\/malecon-2000-guayaquil\/","title":{"rendered":"Guayaquil&#8217;s Malecon 2000: The essential riverfront stroll and city views"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4824\" class=\"elementor elementor-4824\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ff56811 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"ff56811\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93ee2f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"93ee2f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e76da10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e76da10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Simon Bolivar Malecon: Discover Guayaquil's Waterfront and History.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f1d77 elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1f1d77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Malec\u00f3n 2000 is the vibrant waterfront connecting the Guayas River to downtown Guayaquil. A witness to the city&#8217;s transformation since its earliest days, this iconic promenade has shaped Guayaquil&#8217;s growth and urban development. Today, Malecon 2000 is one of the city&#8217;s most photographed attractions, celebrated for its historical significance and its enduring role in the legacy of Ecuador&#8217;s largest city.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28e5e85\" data-id=\"28e5e85\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adcb2f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"adcb2f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div 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fa-instagram\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">trailforth <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc5d661 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc5d661\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At sunset, the Malec\u00f3n 2000 is a sight to behold.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b666c91 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"b666c91\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa19f07\" data-id=\"aa19f07\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a5eae2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7a5eae2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d3427a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"2d3427a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fd4b82e\" data-id=\"fd4b82e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4d6fe7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4d6fe7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Malecon 2000, one of <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/explore\/guayaquil-tourist-attractions\/\"><strong>Guayaquil&#8217;s most photographed attractions<\/strong><\/a>, is valued for both its scenic waterfront setting and its significance to the city&#8217;s history and cultural heritage. Walking along the Guayas River offers the opportunity to experience the city&#8217;s unique atmosphere while discovering the stories that have shaped Guayaquil over the centuries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cdb04d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"cdb04d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9134ad8\" data-id=\"9134ad8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79c48b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79c48b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This iconic promenade has witnessed Guayaquil&#8217;s transformation since its earliest days and has played a central role in the city&#8217;s growth and urban development. Exploring Malecon 2000 is one of the essential <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/travel-guide\/guayaquil-ecuador\/\"><strong>things to do in Guayaquil<\/strong><\/a> for travelers who appreciate historic architecture and want to connect with the origins of the Pearl of the Pacific.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c46702 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"3c46702\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ee9b478\" data-id=\"ee9b478\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e018980 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e018980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Malecon 2000, also known as the Simon Bolivar Malecon, is an integral part of <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/culture\/history-of-guayaquil\/\"><strong>Guayaquil&#8217;s history.<\/strong><\/a> The city&#8217;s construction on land marked by significant geographic and environmental challenges was once considered an ambitious undertaking. The Malecon&#8217;s location was carefully chosen to protect the city from seasonal flooding along the Guayas River and from pirate attacks during the colonial era.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-455b590 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"455b590\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f986dea\" data-id=\"f986dea\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f7d406 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f7d406\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As Guayaquil expanded, the city adopted a new urban layout that has largely endured to the present day. The Malecon is one of the few historic landmarks to have survived centuries of geographic challenges and devastating fires that shaped the city&#8217;s development. Today, it remains one of Guayaquil&#8217;s most enduring symbols of resilience and heritage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-17f0584 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"17f0584\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e85bed2\" data-id=\"e85bed2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfc53a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"dfc53a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5517539 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"5517539\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c8e4c35\" data-id=\"c8e4c35\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35dc2f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35dc2f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Paseo de las Colonias: A Walk Through the History of Malecon 2000<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b2aef elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"17b2aef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dd65f2e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"dd65f2e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae381b3\" data-id=\"ae381b3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29e6ca8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29e6ca8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In this historical review and from a variety of photographs and illustrations about Guayaquil reviewed during this publication. The will and tenacity of the population to control the geographical environment and set limits to the river are clearly evident. This is a clear indication that profound human intervention has always taken place in this area. In the 1930s, the Paseo de las Colonias was created to beautify the Malec\u00f3n. It was equipped with plants, pavements, benches, lanterns, fountains and monuments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24bd8c2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"24bd8c2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fc48cb0\" data-id=\"fc48cb0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1a38ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1a38ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Malecon 2000 stretches for approximately 2.5 kilometers, from Cuenca Street in the south to the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/landmarks\/las-penas-guayaquil\/\"><strong>Las Pe\u00f1as neighborhood<\/strong><\/a> in the north. Covering about 21 hectares, it is nearly three times larger than the original waterfront promenade.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ee8f99 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"8ee8f99\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-82a8a7a\" data-id=\"82a8a7a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27b2a89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27b2a89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most visitors spend about 45 to 60 minutes walking the entire waterfront at a relaxed pace. If you plan to stop at landmarks such as La Rotonda, the <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/culture\/crystal-palace-guayaquil\/\"><strong>Crystal Palace<\/strong><\/a>, or the MAAC Museum, allow between two and three hours to explore the area comfortably.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-980d12b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"980d12b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-beba0fd\" data-id=\"beba0fd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-444c544 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"444c544\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You don&#8217;t have to walk the entire 2.5-kilometer waterfront to enjoy the experience. A popular route starts at <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/culture\/la-rotonda-guayaquil\/\"><strong>La Rotonda<\/strong><\/a>, passes the <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/culture\/museum-anthropology-contemporary-art-guayaquil\/\"><strong>MAAC Museum<\/strong><\/a>, continues through <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/landmarks\/las-penas-guayaquil\/\"><strong>Las Pe\u00f1as<\/strong><\/a>, and finishes at <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/culture\/cerro-santa-ana-guayaquil\/\"><strong>Cerro Santa Ana<\/strong><\/a>. This itinerary combines Guayaquil&#8217;s waterfront, cultural attractions, and one of the city&#8217;s best panoramic viewpoints.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cde2c31 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"cde2c31\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0344d0f\" data-id=\"0344d0f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-288a2c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"288a2c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-74cbb0d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"74cbb0d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc6b984\" data-id=\"dc6b984\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a1f147 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a1f147\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore beyond Malec\u00f3n 2000 and discover the best of Guayaquil<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-265804c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"265804c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1fb0702\" data-id=\"1fb0702\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a873e92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a873e92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Discover Guayaquil beyond the guidebooks. Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/book\/guayaquil-walking-multi-experience\/\"><strong>Walking Experience<\/strong><\/a> for an up-close journey through the historic downtown, or upgrade to our <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/book\/guayaquil-city-private-tour\/\"><strong>Private City Tour<\/strong><\/a> with hotel pick-up, private transportation, panoramic viewpoints, and the city\u2019s most iconic landmarks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f2f159a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"f2f159a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;\r\n  margin:0 12px 12px;padding:10px 13px;\r\n  border-radius:var(--gex-radius-sm);\r\n  font-size:12px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;border:none;\r\n  width:calc(100% - 24px);text-align:left;text-decoration:none;\r\n  transition:background .25s,color .25s;\r\n}\r\n.gex-card-btn svg{width:15px;height:15px;flex-shrink:0;stroke-width:2.2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;fill:none;}\r\n.gex-card-btn--dark{background:var(--gex-primary);color:#fff;} .gex-card-btn--dark svg{stroke:#fff;}\r\n.gex-card-btn--accent{background:var(--gex-accent);color:#fff;} .gex-card-btn--accent svg{stroke:#fff;}\r\n.gex-card-btn--dark:hover{background:var(--gex-accent);}\r\n.gex-card-btn--accent:hover{background:var(--gex-primary);}\r\n\r\n\/* ===== FOOTER ===== *\/\r\n.gex-footer{\r\n  background:var(--gex-soft);\r\n  border:1px solid var(--gex-border);\r\n  border-radius:var(--gex-radius-lg);\r\n  padding:18px 22px;\r\n  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.gex-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}\r\n  .gex-footer{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:18px;}\r\n  .gex-wa{width:100%;justify-content:center;}\r\n  .gex-banner-body{gap:12px;}\r\n  .gex-banner-headline{font-size:15px;min-width:100%;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gex\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===== BANNER HEADER ===== -->\r\n  <div class=\"gex-banner\">\r\n    <div class=\"gex-banner-accent\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"gex-banner-body\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- Brand -->\r\n      <div class=\"gex-brand-block\">\r\n        <span class=\"gex-brand-pre\">Official Experience by<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"gex-brand-name\">Trail Forth <span>Tours &amp; Activities<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"gex-brand-tagline\">The Experience Collection<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gex-banner-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Headline -->\r\n      <h3 class=\"gex-banner-headline\">\r\n        Choose your <span>Guayaquil<\/span> Experience\r\n      <\/h3>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"gex-banner-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Icon strip -->\r\n      <div class=\"gex-icon-strip\">\r\n        <div class=\"gex-icon-box-strip\" title=\"Photography Tours\"><i class=\"fas fa-camera\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gex-icon-box-strip\" title=\"Urban Exploration\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gex-icon-box-strip\" title=\"Gastronomy\"><i class=\"fas fa-glass-cheers\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gex-icon-box-strip\" title=\"City Tours\"><i class=\"fas fa-bus\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gex-icon-box-strip\" title=\"Bike Adventures\"><i class=\"fas fa-bicycle\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gex-icon-box-strip\" title=\"Routes &amp; Trails\"><i class=\"fas fa-route\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"gex-icon-box-strip\" title=\"Culture &amp; Museums\"><i class=\"fas fa-landmark\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===== SUBTITLE UNDER BANNER ===== -->\r\n  <p class=\"gex-subtitle\">No matter how much time you have\u2014there's a Guayaquil experience designed for you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===== PILL STRIP ABOVE CARDS ===== -->\r\n  <div class=\"gex-pill-strip\">\r\n    <span class=\"gex-pill-strip-item\">\ud83d\udd12 Private Tours<\/span>\r\n    <span class=\"gex-pill-strip-item\">\ud83c\udf10 Bilingual Guides<\/span>\r\n    <span class=\"gex-pill-strip-item\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Flexible Schedules<\/span>\r\n    <span class=\"gex-pill-strip-item\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel &amp; Airport Pickups<\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===== GRID DE 4 TARJETAS ===== -->\r\n  <div class=\"gex-grid\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- TARJETA 1: LAYOVER -->\r\n    <div class=\"gex-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"gex-card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Aeropuerto-Gye.jpg')\">\r\n        <div class=\"gex-card-img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"gex-pill-img\">\u2708\ufe0f Layover<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gex-card-body\">\r\n        <div class=\"gex-icon-box gex-icon-box--orange\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M22 16.21v-1.895l-9-5.158V4a2 2 0 1 0-4 0v5.158L2 14.315v1.895l7-2V19l-2 1.5V22l3.5-1 3.5 1v-1.5L12 19v-4.784l10 2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 class=\"gex-card-title\">Turn waiting time into a private Guayaquil experience<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"gex-card-desc\">Make the most of your free time at the airport, hotel, or between flights with a private Guayaquil experience. Enjoy transportation, a bilingual guide, and seamless transfers tailored to your travel plans.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gex-tags\">\r\n        <span>\u2708\ufe0f Airport or hotel pickup<\/span>\r\n        <span>\ud83e\uddf3 Luggage-friendly<\/span>\r\n        <span>\u23f1 Fits your flight schedule<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/book\/private-guayaquil-layover-tour\/\" class=\"gex-card-btn gex-card-btn--dark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        Explore before your flight\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- TARJETA 2: HERITAGE & CULINARY -->\r\n    <div class=\"gex-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"gex-card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/city-gastronomy-guayaquil-inside-.webp')\">\r\n        <div class=\"gex-card-img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"gex-pill-img\">\ud83c\udfe8 Business<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gex-card-body\">\r\n        <div class=\"gex-icon-box gex-icon-box--blue\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"7\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M16 7V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 class=\"gex-card-title\">Guayaquil Heritage &amp; Culinary Experience<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"gex-card-desc\">Are you short on time but looking for something authentic? Discover the history of Guayaquil's most iconic neighborhood while enjoying a curated three-course dining experience that celebrates the flavors of Ecuador.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gex-tags\">\r\n        <span>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Heritage Walk<\/span>\r\n        <span>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f 3-Course Dining<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/book\/guayaquil-heritage-culinary-experience\/\" class=\"gex-card-btn gex-card-btn--dark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        Explore the experience\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- TARJETA 3: DOWNTOWN -->\r\n    <div class=\"gex-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"gex-card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Guayaquil-Walking-Tour-Las-Penas-Santa-Ana-River-Experience.jpg')\">\r\n        <div class=\"gex-card-img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"gex-pill-img\">\ud83d\udeb6 Downtown<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gex-card-body\">\r\n        <div class=\"gex-icon-box gex-icon-box--green\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"4\" r=\"2\"\/><path d=\"m9 10 1 8 2-5 2 5 1-8\"\/><path d=\"m7 14 2 4M17 14l-2 4\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 class=\"gex-card-title\">Discover Guayaquil from its historic streets to the riverfront<\/h3>\r\n        <p class=\"gex-card-desc\">Take a walk through Las Pe\u00f1as, Santa Ana Hill, and Malec\u00f3n 2000. Then, enjoy panoramic views of the city from the river or cable car as you discover the stories that shaped Guayaquil.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gex-tags\">\r\n        <span>\ud83c\udfdb Historic landmarks<\/span>\r\n        <span>\ud83c\udf0a River Experience<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/book\/guayaquil-walking-tour-las-penas-santa-ana\/\" class=\"gex-card-btn gex-card-btn--dark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        Explore downtown\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- TARJETA 4: PREMIUM -->\r\n    <div class=\"gex-card gex-card--premium\">\r\n      <div class=\"gex-card-img\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/tour-guayaquil-premium-scaled.jpg')\">\r\n        <div class=\"gex-card-img-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"gex-pill-img 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Build my private tour\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ===== FOOTER \/ CTA ===== -->\r\n  <div class=\"gex-footer\">\r\n    <div class=\"gex-footer-text\">\r\n      <p>Not sure which tour is right for you?<\/p>\r\n      <p>Tell us how much time you have in Guayaquil and we'll recommend the best experience for your schedule.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/593978887324\" class=\"gex-wa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M17.472 14.382c-.297-.149-1.758-.867-2.03-.967-.273-.099-.471-.148-.67.15-.197.297-.767.966-.94 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data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f8276d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f8276d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Highligths the Southern End of Malecon 2000<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2e4891 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e2e4891\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5510e23 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"5510e23\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-71729ae\" data-id=\"71729ae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72b5b2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72b5b2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many visitors begin exploring Guayaquil&#8217;s waterfront in the southern section of Malecon 2000, which stretches between Cuenca and Colon Streets. With its historic architecture, landscaped gardens, riverside promenades, restaurants, and public spaces, this area provides an excellent introduction to the city&#8217;s history while serving as a convenient starting point for a walk along the Guayas River.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-562fde5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"562fde5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Covering approximately 3.97 hectares, the southern section of Malecon 2000 combines recreational areas with some of the waterfront&#8217;s most significant historic landmarks. Visitors will find gardens, playgrounds, a small lagoon, monuments, a river pier, and scenic viewpoints alongside notable buildings such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/culture\/crystal-palace-guayaquil\/\"><strong>Crystal Palace<\/strong><\/a>, the former Mercado Sur, and the historic Club de la Union. Together, these attractions reflect the area&#8217;s transformation from a commercial riverfront into one of Guayaquil&#8217;s most vibrant public spaces.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-490744d\" data-id=\"490744d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b4b9b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8b4b9b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column 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elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1e9f92 elementor-align-end elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"d1e9f92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trailforth\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">trailforth <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69cc085 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69cc085\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Crystal Palace, Malecon 2000<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1bd50ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"1bd50ee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f6a35fe\" data-id=\"f6a35fe\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9950f6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9950f6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ff6b168 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"ff6b168\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d83f694\" data-id=\"d83f694\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56ecd0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56ecd0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The southern waterfront is also one of the best places to experience Guayaquil&#8217;s culinary scene. A shopping complex with four commercial galleries offers a variety of retail stores and everyday services, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mercadodelrioec\/?hl=es\"><strong>Mercado del Rio<\/strong><\/a> has become one of the city&#8217;s most popular dining destinations. Overlooking the Guayas River, its restaurants and terraces provide an ideal setting to enjoy both local and international cuisine before continuing your walk along the waterfront.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ed1a7de elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"ed1a7de\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1150087\" data-id=\"1150087\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9f95a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9f95a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Crystal Palace is the architectural centerpiece of the southern section of Malecon 2000. Originally built in 1907 as the Mercado Sur, this iron structure remains one of Guayaquil&#8217;s most important historic landmarks and a symbol of the city&#8217;s commercial heritage. Today, it stands alongside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clubdelaunion.net\/\"><strong>Club de la Union<\/strong><\/a>, the Church of San Jose, and Plaza de los Artesanos, forming one of the waterfront&#8217;s most historically significant architectural ensembles. The adjacent artisans&#8217; plaza further enhances the area&#8217;s cultural character by providing space for exhibitions and the sale of traditional handicrafts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ab1337c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"ab1337c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f96d72e\" data-id=\"f96d72e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ad068e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ad068e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have two or three hours to explore, you can easily combine this section of Malecon 2000 with La Rotonda, the MAAC Museum, Las Pe\u00f1as, and Cerro Santa Ana. Together, these landmarks create one of Guayaquil&#8217;s most rewarding self-guided walking routes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-305ddc9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"305ddc9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7beee2\" data-id=\"c7beee2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac863dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ac863dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b680bf7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"b680bf7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-100e5e3\" data-id=\"100e5e3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f7cd3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f7cd3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to See Along the Southern End of Malecon 2000<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e4bec1e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"e4bec1e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2593a9e\" data-id=\"2593a9e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44fe2fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"44fe2fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tf-carousel-container\">\r\n  <!-- Envoltorio del Carrusel -->\r\n  <div class=\"tf-carousel-wrapper\">\r\n    <!-- Bot\u00f3n Izquierdo (Visual) -->\r\n    <button class=\"tf-carousel-nav tf-nav-left\" aria-label=\"Previous\">&lsaquo;<\/button>\r\n    \r\n    <!-- Contenedor con scroll para las Tarjetas -->\r\n    <div class=\"tf-carousel-track\">\r\n      \r\n      <!-- CARD 1: Plaza de los Artesanos -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Local Culture<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Plaza de los Artesanos<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Look for handmade crafts created by local artisans.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Browse handcrafted souvenirs, traditional Ecuadorian artwork, and locally made products beside the Crystal Palace. It's one of the best places along the waterfront to discover local craftsmanship and take home an authentic souvenir from Guayaquil.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udfa8 Local Crafts &bull; \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Souvenirs &bull; \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8 Ecuadorian Culture<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 2: Crystal Palace -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Historic Landmark<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Crystal Palace<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Visit in the late afternoon for the best lighting.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Originally built in 1907 as the Mercado Sur, the Crystal Palace is one of Malecon 2000's most iconic landmarks. Its elegant iron architecture reflects Guayaquil's commercial heritage and makes it one of the waterfront's most photographed buildings.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Architecture &bull; \ud83d\udcf8 Photography &bull; \ud83d\udcd6 History<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 3: Church of San Jose -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Religious Heritage<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Church of San Jose<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Combine your visit with the Crystal Palace and Plaza de los Artesanos.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">One of the oldest churches overlooking the Guayas River, the Church of San Jose adds historic and architectural character to the southern waterfront. Its peaceful atmosphere makes it a pleasant stop during your walk through Malecon 2000.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\u26ea Historic Church &bull; \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Heritage &bull; \ud83d\udcf7 Architecture<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 4: Club de la Union -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Historic Architecture<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Club de la Union<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Admire the neoclassic architecture from the promenade.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Founded in the nineteenth century, Club de la Union has played an important role in Guayaquil's social and cultural history. Its elegant facade remains one of the architectural highlights of the southern section of Malecon 2000.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Historic Building &bull; \ud83d\udcd6 History &bull; \ud83d\udcf8 Architecture<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 5: Plaza Olmedo -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Public Square<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Plaza Olmedo<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Take a short break here before continuing north.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Dedicated to Jos\u00e9 Joaqu\u00edn de Olmedo, one of Ecuador's most influential historical figures, this shaded public square is an inviting place to pause, admire monuments, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the waterfront.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udf33 Public Space &bull; \ud83d\udcd6 History &bull; \ud83d\udeb6 Walking<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 6: Shopping Galleries -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Shopping<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Shopping Galleries<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Ideal if you need travel essentials or souvenirs.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Explore four commercial galleries featuring clothing, footwear, technology stores, caf\u00e9s, and everyday services. It's a convenient place to shop, take a short break, or pick up travel essentials while visiting Malecon 2000.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Shopping &bull; \ud83d\udc5f Retail &bull; \ud83d\udcf1 Services<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 7: Gastronomic Plaza -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Food & Drinks<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Gastronomic Plaza<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Best enjoyed around sunset with river views.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">With caf\u00e9s, restaurants, and outdoor seating overlooking the Guayas River, the Gastronomic Plaza is an excellent place to relax and enjoy Guayaquil's lively waterfront atmosphere at any time of the day.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udf74 Dining &bull; \ud83c\udf05 Riverside &bull; \u2615<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 8: Mercado del Rio -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Riverside Dining<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Mercado del Rio<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> A great place to end your waterfront walk with dinner.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Mercado del Rio brings together a wide variety of local and international restaurants overlooking the Guayas River. Whether you're stopping for lunch, dinner, or sunset drinks, it's one of the city's favorite waterfront dining destinations.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Local Cuisine &bull; \ud83c\udf07 Sunset &bull; \ud83c\udf79 River Views<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <!-- Bot\u00f3n Derecho (Visual) -->\r\n    <button class=\"tf-carousel-nav tf-nav-right\" aria-label=\"Next\">&rsaquo;<\/button>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  \/* Contenedor Principal *\/\r\n  .tf-carousel-container {\r\n    max-width: 1100px;\r\n    margin: 40px auto;\r\n    padding: 0 20px;\r\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    background-color: #faf8f5; \/* Tono crema sutil de fondo *\/\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Envoltorio Relativo para posicionar botones si es necesario *\/\r\n  .tf-carousel-wrapper {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    display: block;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* El Track de 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36px;\r\n    height: 36px;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    font-size: 24px;\r\n    line-height: 32px;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    z-index: 10;\r\n    display: none;\r\n  }\r\n  \r\n  .tf-nav-left { left: -18px; }\r\n  .tf-nav-right { right: -2px; }\r\n\r\n  \/* Ajuste para pantallas grandes *\/\r\n  @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n    .tf-carousel-container {\r\n      padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-53885ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"53885ba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"2d37fce\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9386a0b\" data-id=\"9386a0b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdb8e96 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"cdb8e96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-connectdevelop\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8284e7b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8284e7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4ae9c1 premium-title-gradient-yes elementor-widget__width-initial premium-title-color elementor-widget elementor-widget-premium-addon-title\" data-id=\"e4ae9c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"premium-addon-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"premium-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-title-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"premium-title-header premium-title-style2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"premium-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t360\u00b0 panoramic view of Malec\u00f3n 2000\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80537e2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"80537e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section 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class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5681eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a5681eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Malecon 2000 is just the beginning. Discover everything Guayaquil has in store for you!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bba23d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4bba23d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-75077f9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"75077f9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-73312ee\" data-id=\"73312ee\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6cd8ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a6cd8ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;700;800&display=swap');\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"tfj-ecosistema-guayaquil\">\r\n    <div class=\"grid-pilares\">\r\n        \r\n        <article class=\"card-pilar pilar-tours\">\r\n            <div class=\"card-cuerpo\">\r\n                <span class=\"tag-categoria\">Premium Experiences<\/span>\r\n                <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/tours-and-activities\/guayaquil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guayaquil Tours & Excursions<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                <p>Book private tours and curated experiences with certified local guides. Premium quality in every journey.<\/p>\r\n                <div class=\"footer-card\">\r\n                    <span class=\"cta-link\">View Tour Catalog \u2192<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"card-pilar pilar-lugares\">\r\n            <div class=\"card-cuerpo\">\r\n                <span class=\"tag-categoria\">Planning<\/span>\r\n                <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/explore\/guayaquil-tourist-attractions-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tourist Attractions & 2026 Map<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                <p>Explore the 20 must-see sites of the \"Pearl of the Pacific\" with our free interactive map.<\/p>\r\n                <div class=\"footer-card\">\r\n                    <span class=\"cta-link\">Explore the Map \u2192<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <article class=\"card-pilar pilar-guia\">\r\n            <div class=\"card-cuerpo\">\r\n                <span class=\"tag-categoria\">Local Guide<\/span>\r\n                <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/travel-guide\/guayaquil-ecuador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Things to do in Guayaquil: 2026 Guide<\/a><\/h3>\r\n                <p>Culture, shopping, and urban life. Everything you need to know to experience Guayaquil like a local.<\/p>\r\n                <div class=\"footer-card\">\r\n                    <span class=\"cta-link\">Read Full Guide \u2192<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n    \/* Forzamos que todo el widget use Montserrat *\/\r\n    .tfj-ecosistema-guayaquil, \r\n    .tfj-ecosistema-guayaquil * {\r\n        font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif !important;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tfj-ecosistema-guayaquil {\r\n        max-width: 1100px;\r\n        margin: 50px auto;\r\n        padding: 0 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .grid-pilares {\r\n        display: grid;\r\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));\r\n        gap: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .card-pilar {\r\n        background: #ffffff;\r\n        border-radius: 24px;\r\n        padding: 35px;\r\n        border: 1px solid 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elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"ad7d83c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3cd6ac2\" data-id=\"3cd6ac2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27b386d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"27b386d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c1052ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"c1052ff\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9555616\" data-id=\"9555616\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf746e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf746e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Highlights of the Central Section of Malecon 2000<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2648bec elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2648bec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f5491e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"f5491e9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bd6842\" data-id=\"5bd6842\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c17f04b elementor-align-end elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"c17f04b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trailforth\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">trailforth <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e92dd48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e92dd48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Hemiciclo La Rotonda on the Malecon 2000<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-840636e\" data-id=\"840636e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94562c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"94562c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e6996a1\" data-id=\"e6996a1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5121dd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5121dd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bacd12b\" data-id=\"bacd12b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c4a344 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c4a344\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The central section of Malecon 2000 is the city&#8217;s civic and historic heart. Stretching from 10 de Agosto Street to P. Ycaza Street, this area is home to some of Guayaquil&#8217;s most recognizable monuments, public squares, and government buildings, making it one of the most historically significant parts of the waterfront.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69bf76f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69bf76f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Its best-known landmarks include La Rotonda, which commemorates the historic meeting between Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar and Jos\u00e9 de San Mart\u00edn; the Moorish Clock Tower (Torre Morisca); the Paseo de los Presidentes; and the monuments that preserve the legacy of the former Paseo de las Colonias. Together, these landmarks tell the story of Guayaquil&#8217;s role in Ecuador&#8217;s independence and its long-standing international connections.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eceda8d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"eceda8d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b8e7246\" data-id=\"b8e7246\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9fd3d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c9fd3d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5234d94 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"5234d94\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6569285\" data-id=\"6569285\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-962f759 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"962f759\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>La Rotonda is the symbolic centerpiece of Malecon 2000&#8217;s central section. The monument commemorates the historic meeting between Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar and Jos\u00e9 de San Mart\u00edn in July 1822, one of the most significant events in South American history. Today, La Rotonda is one of Guayaquil&#8217;s most photographed landmarks and a popular meeting point for visitors exploring the waterfront.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-abeb08e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"abeb08e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c01f73\" data-id=\"5c01f73\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3271887 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3271887\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cb277f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"cb277f8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e79abbb\" data-id=\"e79abbb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24755c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24755c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This section also preserves one of the city&#8217;s earliest symbols of independence. Following Guayaquil&#8217;s independence in 1820, Jos\u00e9 Joaqu\u00edn de Olmedo called for the construction of a commemorative column on the waterfront to honor the events of October 9, 1820. Today, the marble monument stands in front of the Municipal Palace, continuing to commemorate one of the defining moments in Ecuadorian history.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d3053b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d3053b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Civic Plaza blends history with contemporary public spaces. Its open esplanade features fountains, scenic viewpoints, and four sculptural monuments representing the classical elements of earth, air, fire, and water. In the evening, the illuminated fountains transform the plaza into one of the waterfront&#8217;s most attractive public spaces. Nearby, the Municipal Palace, the Governor&#8217;s Office, the Naval Club, and the Guayaquil Yacht Club reinforce the area&#8217;s importance as the city&#8217;s civic center.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be43190 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be43190\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most visitors spend 20 to 30 minutes exploring this section, although many stay longer to photograph La Rotonda, admire the monuments, or enjoy the evening fountain show.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a1bf9d7\" data-id=\"a1bf9d7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-017f918 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"017f918\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2944731\" data-id=\"2944731\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd7162e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fd7162e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bbdd7d2\" data-id=\"bbdd7d2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-676c504 elementor-align-end elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"676c504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trailforth\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">trailforth <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-215bcaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"215bcaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Torre Morisca on the Malecon 2000<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aa270c3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"aa270c3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0e45df\" data-id=\"e0e45df\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-082ba15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"082ba15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57118c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"57118c0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-403b514\" data-id=\"403b514\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e28d91d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e28d91d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to See Along the Central Section of Malecon 2000<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c5096f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"c5096f4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c9fd82f\" data-id=\"c9fd82f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6844cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e6844cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tf-carousel-container\">\r\n  <!-- Envoltorio del Carrusel -->\r\n  <div class=\"tf-carousel-wrapper\">\r\n    <!-- Bot\u00f3n Izquierdo (Visual) -->\r\n    <button class=\"tf-carousel-nav tf-nav-left\" aria-label=\"Previous\">&lsaquo;<\/button>\r\n    \r\n    <!-- Contenedor con scroll para las Tarjetas -->\r\n    <div class=\"tf-carousel-track\">\r\n      \r\n      <!-- CARD 1: Moorish Clock Tower -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Historic Landmark<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Moorish Clock Tower<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Great for photography when lit up in the evening.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Standing at the heart of the Civic Plaza, the Moorish Clock Tower is one of Guayaquil's most recognizable landmarks. Originally installed in the nineteenth century, its distinctive architecture and historic clock have become enduring symbols of the city's waterfront.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Architecture &bull; \ud83d\udcf8 Photography &bull; \ud83d\udcd6 History<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 2: Independence Monument -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Civic Heritage<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Independence Monument<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Take a moment to read the inscriptions detailing the historic 1820 revolution.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">This marble monument commemorates Guayaquil's independence on October 9, 1820. Commissioned following a proposal by Jos\u00e9 Joaqu\u00edn de Olmedo, it remains one of the city's earliest and most meaningful civic memorials.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Memorial &bull; \ud83d\udcd6 History &bull; \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8 Civic Pride<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 3: Morgan Ship -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Attraction<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Morgan Ship<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Check seasonal schedules for river cruises at sunset.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Inspired by historic pirate ships, the Morgan Ship is one of the waterfront's most recognizable attractions. Its distinctive design makes it a popular photo stop while offering beautiful views of the Guayas River.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83d\udea2 River Cruise &bull; \ud83d\udcf8 Family Friendly &bull; \ud83c\udf05 River Views<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 4: Naval Club -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Historic Architecture<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Naval Club<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Best admired from the open space of the Civic Plaza.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Located beside the Civic Plaza, the Naval Club has long been associated with Guayaquil's maritime traditions. Its elegant building contributes to the civic character and historic identity of Malecon 2000.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Maritime History &bull; \ud83d\udcd6 Heritage &bull; \ud83d\udcf8 Architecture<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 5: La Rotonda Monument -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Historic Landmark<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">La Rotonda Monument<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> The classic postcard shot of Guayaquil; ideal to visit during your walk.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">The iconic La Rotonda Monument commemorates the historic meeting between Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar and Jos\u00e9 de San Mart\u00edn in July 1822. It is one of Guayaquil's most photographed landmarks and the symbolic heart of Malecon 2000.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Monument &bull; \ud83d\udcf8 Landmark &bull; \ud83d\udcd6 South American History<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 6: Guayas Pier -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Naval Heritage<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Guayas Pier<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Look out for the imposing sails if the training ship is in port.<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Home to the Guayas Training Ship, Ecuador's official sailing vessel, this riverside pier celebrates the country's naval heritage. When the ship is docked, it becomes one of the waterfront's most impressive attractions.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83d\udea2 Naval Ship &bull; \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8 Heritage &bull; \ud83c\udf05 Riverside Walk<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <!-- Bot\u00f3n Derecho (Visual) -->\r\n    <button class=\"tf-carousel-nav tf-nav-right\" aria-label=\"Next\">&rsaquo;<\/button>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  \/* Contenedor Principal *\/\r\n  .tf-carousel-container {\r\n    max-width: 1100px;\r\n    margin: 40px auto;\r\n    padding: 0 20px;\r\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    background-color: #faf8f5; \/* Tono crema sutil de fondo *\/\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Envoltorio Relativo para posicionar botones si es necesario *\/\r\n  .tf-carousel-wrapper {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    display: block;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* El Track de Desplazamiento *\/\r\n  .tf-carousel-track {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    overflow-x: auto;\r\n    white-space: nowrap;\r\n    scroll-behavior: smooth;\r\n    padding-bottom: 15px;\r\n    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\r\n  }\r\n  \r\n  \/* Ocultar barra de scroll en navegadores modernos para mantener la est\u00e9tica clean *\/\r\n  .tf-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {\r\n    height: 4px;\r\n  }\r\n  .tf-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar-track {\r\n    background: #f1f1f1;\r\n  }\r\n  .tf-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {\r\n    background: #bc9c6c;\r\n    border-radius: 2px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Estructura de la Tarjeta (Estilo Ficha de Cat\u00e1logo) *\/\r\n  .tf-card {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    vertical-align: top;\r\n    width: 300px;\r\n    white-space: normal;\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    border: 1px solid #e5e0d8;\r\n    padding: 24px;\r\n    margin-right: 16px;\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  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line-height: 32px;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    z-index: 10;\r\n    display: none;\r\n  }\r\n  \r\n  .tf-nav-left { left: -18px; }\r\n  .tf-nav-right { right: -2px; }\r\n\r\n  \/* Ajuste para pantallas grandes *\/\r\n  @media (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n    .tf-carousel-container {\r\n      padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ac21ac7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"ac21ac7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-791dfbd\" data-id=\"791dfbd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-780f8b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"780f8b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5716cd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"e5716cd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e3231bb\" data-id=\"e3231bb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bc02aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8bc02aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Highlights of the Northern End of Malecon 2000<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8b40ff elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c8b40ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ca6e142 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"ca6e142\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e56a5f2\" data-id=\"e56a5f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d04678 elementor-align-end elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"3d04678\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/trailforth\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">trailforth <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1830f26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1830f26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0MAAC on the Malecon 2000<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-81db314\" data-id=\"81db314\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6768902 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6768902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7fe40d3\" data-id=\"7fe40d3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d49a56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4d49a56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9b5f6b3\" data-id=\"9b5f6b3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95c110f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95c110f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The northern section of Malecon 2000 stretches from P. Icaza Street to the historic Las Pe\u00f1as neighborhood. Covering approximately 11 hectares, this part of the waterfront is dedicated primarily to recreation, culture, and green spaces. It is also home to two of Guayaquil&#8217;s most important museums, making it one of the city&#8217;s leading cultural destinations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b053ffb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b053ffb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/culture\/museum-anthropology-contemporary-art-guayaquil\/\"><strong>Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art (MAAC)<\/strong><\/a>, located within the Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar Cultural Center, is one of Ecuador&#8217;s leading cultural institutions located within the Sim\u00f3n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5cc5da2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"5cc5da2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cb82f2a\" data-id=\"cb82f2a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b19d1fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b19d1fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bol\u00edvar Cultural Center, is one of Ecuador&#8217;s leading cultural institutions. Its permanent collections include more than 50,000 archaeological artifacts from pre-Columbian cultures that flourished along Ecuador&#8217;s coast between 8,000 BC and AD 1400, as well as over 3,400 works of modern and contemporary art. Throughout the year, the cultural center also hosts temporary exhibitions, lectures, film screenings, performances, and a variety of public events.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4df1d7e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"4df1d7e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eb37f3a\" data-id=\"eb37f3a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da98034 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da98034\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Another highlight is the Guayaquil in History Miniature Museum, where detailed dioramas recreate the city&#8217;s evolution from the sixteenth to the twenty-first century. Through carefully crafted three-dimensional scenes, visitors can explore key moments in Guayaquil&#8217;s history in a unique and engaging way. Nearby, Plaza del Vag\u00f3n, Plaza de la Pirueta, and Plaza Orellana provide pleasant public spaces to relax while exploring this section of the waterfront.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7da0275 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"7da0275\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-01d5d27\" data-id=\"01d5d27\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f9c253 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f9c253\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Malecon Gardens provide one of the largest green spaces along the waterfront. Designed as an ecological park, they protect native plant species while showcasing a diverse collection of trees, shrubs, and ornamental gardens. Shaded walking paths and landscaped areas make this section an ideal place to take a break, enjoy nature, or simply escape the city&#8217;s bustle for a while.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0541d95 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"0541d95\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e3858e\" data-id=\"1e3858e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-338f19e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"338f19e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Safari Xtreme adds a family-friendly dimension to the northern section of Malecon 2000. The attraction combines outdoor amusement rides, arcade games, snack bars, and entertainment areas, making it a popular destination for families traveling with children or anyone looking for a more playful experience along the waterfront.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24fc7dd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"24fc7dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5efe417\" data-id=\"5efe417\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08cafc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08cafc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Plan to spend between one and two hours exploring the northern section of Malecon 2000, especially if you intend to visit the MAAC Museum or continue your walk into the colorful Las Pe\u00f1as neighborhood and up Cerro Santa Ana.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eb89750 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"eb89750\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-83a002c\" data-id=\"83a002c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1639d31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1639d31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-739caa4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"739caa4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-294b457\" data-id=\"294b457\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dec5c56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dec5c56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to See Along the Northern End of Malecon 2000<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2856bf7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"2856bf7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f3f9c0f\" data-id=\"f3f9c0f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d887631 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d887631\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tf-carousel-container\">\r\n  <!-- Envoltorio del Carrusel -->\r\n  <div class=\"tf-carousel-wrapper\">\r\n    <!-- Bot\u00f3n Izquierdo (Visual) -->\r\n    <button class=\"tf-carousel-nav tf-nav-left\" aria-label=\"Previous\">&lsaquo;<\/button>\r\n    \r\n    <!-- Contenedor con scroll para las Tarjetas -->\r\n    <div class=\"tf-carousel-track\">\r\n      \r\n      <!-- CARD 1: Malecon Gardens -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Nature & Gardens<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Malecon Gardens<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Best for: Walking &bull; Nature<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Escape the city's bustle while strolling through the Malecon Gardens. Native trees, landscaped paths, shaded seating areas, and colorful vegetation make this one of the most peaceful places along the waterfront for a relaxing walk or a short break.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udf3f Nature &bull; \ud83d\udeb6 Walking &bull; \ud83c\udf3a Gardens<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 2: CinemaMalecon -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Entertainment<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">CinemaMalecon<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Best for: Movies &bull; Families<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">CinemaMalecon offers a modern movie-going experience in the heart of the waterfront. Whether you're looking to escape the afternoon heat or enjoy an evening film, it provides a convenient entertainment option during your visit.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udfac Cinema &bull; \ud83c\udf7f Entertainment &bull; \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 Families<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 3: Guayaquil in History Miniature Museum -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Museum<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">Guayaquil in History Miniature Museum<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Best for: History &bull; Families<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Discover Guayaquil's past through detailed miniature dioramas that recreate the city's evolution from the sixteenth to the twenty-first century. This unique museum offers an engaging introduction to local history for visitors of all ages.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Museum &bull; \ud83d\udcd6 History &bull; \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 Families<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 4: La Perla & Safari Xtreme -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Entertainment<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">La Perla & Safari Xtreme<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Best for: Families &bull; Panoramic Views<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">Combine panoramic city views with family entertainment. Ride La Perla, Ecuador's first observation wheel, then continue to Safari Xtreme, where amusement rides, arcade games, and outdoor attractions provide fun for visitors of all ages.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-tags\">\ud83c\udfa1 Observation Wheel &bull; \ud83c\udfa0 Family Fun &bull; \ud83c\udf07 City Views<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- CARD 5: MAAC Museum -->\r\n      <div class=\"tf-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"tf-card-category\">Art & Culture<\/span>\r\n        <h4 class=\"tf-card-title\">MAAC Museum<\/h4>\r\n        <div class=\"tf-card-best\"><strong>Editor's Tip:<\/strong> Best for: Museums &bull; History<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"tf-card-desc\">The Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art (MAAC) houses one of Ecuador's most important collections of pre-Columbian archaeology alongside modern and contemporary art. 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You choose the pace; we provide the history.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3db417 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"a3db417\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-609b8d2\" data-id=\"609b8d2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d26b15 elementor-widget 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elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0c938d4\" data-id=\"0c938d4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58d5ec0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58d5ec0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Malecon 2000<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35fc65b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35fc65b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked 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}\r\n  .tfj-faq-dark__item:nth-of-type(6n+3) .tfj-faq-dark__summary { color: #2e6b31; }\r\n  .tfj-faq-dark__item:nth-of-type(6n+4) .tfj-faq-dark__summary { color: #0d5648; }\r\n  .tfj-faq-dark__item:nth-of-type(6n+5) .tfj-faq-dark__summary { color: #245c28; }\r\n  .tfj-faq-dark__item:nth-of-type(6n+6) .tfj-faq-dark__summary { color: #14594e; }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n    .tfj-faq-dark__summary {\r\n      font-size: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n    .tfj-faq-dark__answer {\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"tfj-faq-dark\">\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"tfj-faq-dark__item\" open>\r\n    <summary class=\"tfj-faq-dark__summary\">\r\n      What is Malecon 2000?\r\n      <span class=\"tfj-faq-dark__icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__body\">\r\n      <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__answer\">\r\n        Malecon 2000 is Guayaquil's most famous waterfront promenade. Stretching for approximately 2.5 kilometers along the Guayas River, it combines historic monuments, museums, gardens, restaurants, shopping areas, and recreational attractions into one of Ecuador's most visited public spaces.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"tfj-faq-dark__item\">\r\n    <summary class=\"tfj-faq-dark__summary\">\r\n      What are the opening hours?\r\n      <span class=\"tfj-faq-dark__icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__body\">\r\n      <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__answer\">\r\n        Malecon 2000 is open daily from <strong>7:00 AM to 11:00 PM<\/strong>. Individual attractions, museums, restaurants, and entertainment venues may operate on different schedules.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"tfj-faq-dark__item\">\r\n    <summary class=\"tfj-faq-dark__summary\">\r\n      Is there an entrance fee?\r\n      <span class=\"tfj-faq-dark__icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__body\">\r\n      <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__answer\">\r\n        No. Admission to Malecon 2000 is completely free. Some attractions, including La Perla, Safari Xtreme, CinemaMalecon, and the Miniature Museum, require separate admission tickets.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"tfj-faq-dark__item\">\r\n    <summary class=\"tfj-faq-dark__summary\">\r\n      Is Malecon 2000 worth visiting?\r\n      <span class=\"tfj-faq-dark__icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__body\">\r\n      <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__answer\">\r\n        Absolutely. Malecon 2000 is considered one of the top attractions in Guayaquil thanks to its combination of river views, historic landmarks, museums, gardens, restaurants, and family-friendly attractions. It is often the first place visitors explore when discovering the city.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"tfj-faq-dark__item\">\r\n    <summary class=\"tfj-faq-dark__summary\">\r\n      How long does it take to visit?\r\n      <span class=\"tfj-faq-dark__icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__body\">\r\n      <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__answer\">\r\n        Walking the entire waterfront usually takes between <strong>45 and 60 minutes<\/strong>. If you plan to visit museums, stop for lunch, ride La Perla, or continue to Las Pe\u00f1as and Cerro Santa Ana, allow between <strong>two and three hours<\/strong>.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"tfj-faq-dark__item\">\r\n    <summary class=\"tfj-faq-dark__summary\">\r\n      What are the main attractions?\r\n      <span class=\"tfj-faq-dark__icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__body\">\r\n      <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__answer\">\r\n        Some of the waterfront's highlights include La Rotonda Monument, the Moorish Clock Tower, the Crystal Palace, Mercado del R\u00edo, the MAAC Museum, the Guayaquil in History Miniature Museum, La Perla observation wheel, the Malecon Gardens, Las Pe\u00f1as, and Cerro Santa Ana.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"tfj-faq-dark__item\">\r\n    <summary class=\"tfj-faq-dark__summary\">\r\n      Is Malecon 2000 safe to visit?\r\n      <span class=\"tfj-faq-dark__icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__body\">\r\n      <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__answer\">\r\n        Yes. Malecon 2000 is widely regarded as one of the safest tourist areas in Guayaquil. Security personnel, surveillance cameras, and emergency assistance points operate throughout the waterfront, making it popular with both residents and international visitors.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"tfj-faq-dark__item\">\r\n    <summary class=\"tfj-faq-dark__summary\">\r\n      Can you visit at night?\r\n      <span class=\"tfj-faq-dark__icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__body\">\r\n      <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__answer\">\r\n        Yes. Many visitors enjoy exploring the waterfront in the evening, when fountains are illuminated and restaurants along the Guayas River become especially lively. Sunset is one of the most popular times to visit.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"tfj-faq-dark__item\">\r\n    <summary class=\"tfj-faq-dark__summary\">\r\n      Where should I start my walk?\r\n      <span class=\"tfj-faq-dark__icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__body\">\r\n      <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__answer\">\r\n        A popular self-guided route begins at the southern section near the Crystal Palace and Mercado del R\u00edo, continues through the Civic Plaza and La Rotonda, passes the MAAC Museum, and finishes in the historic Las Pe\u00f1as neighborhood before climbing Cerro Santa Ana.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"tfj-faq-dark__item\">\r\n    <summary class=\"tfj-faq-dark__summary\">\r\n      Can I walk to Las Pe\u00f1as and Cerro Santa Ana?\r\n      <span class=\"tfj-faq-dark__icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__body\">\r\n      <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__answer\">\r\n        Yes. Las Pe\u00f1as is directly connected to the northern end of Malecon 2000. From there, visitors can continue on foot to Cerro Santa Ana, one of Guayaquil's most famous viewpoints overlooking the city and the Guayas River.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"tfj-faq-dark__item\">\r\n    <summary class=\"tfj-faq-dark__summary\">\r\n      Where can I park?\r\n      <span class=\"tfj-faq-dark__icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__body\">\r\n      <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__answer\">\r\n        Underground parking is available at several entrances, including the Olmedo, 10 de Agosto, and Loja sectors. Parking fees generally begin at around <strong>US$1.00 per hour<\/strong>, although prices may vary.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <details class=\"tfj-faq-dark__item\">\r\n    <summary class=\"tfj-faq-dark__summary\">\r\n      What is the best time to visit?\r\n      <span class=\"tfj-faq-dark__icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/summary>\r\n    <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__body\">\r\n      <div class=\"tfj-faq-dark__answer\">\r\n        The waterfront can be visited throughout the day, but many travelers prefer the late afternoon and early evening. 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   border-left: 7px solid currentColor;\r\n    margin-right: 8px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n    .tf-hero-card {\r\n        height: 280px;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f13e49e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"f13e49e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"inicio-transicion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ec94fc\" data-id=\"3ec94fc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e75b65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9e75b65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-78fd933 seccion-intermedia elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"78fd933\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9c8e333\" data-id=\"9c8e333\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7caef8d texto-dinamico elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7caef8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Start in Guayaquil. 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\r\n    align-items: center;     \r\n    gap: 25px;               \r\n    width: 100%;             \r\n    padding: 20px 0;\r\n    \/* Cambio de fuente a Montserrat *\/\r\n    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.wrapper-guayaquil-final * {\r\n    pointer-events: auto; \r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* --- ESTILO EXPLORA (FINO Y DELGADO) --- *\/\r\n.explora-container-final {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.texto-explora-final {\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    font-size: 50px;\r\n    \/* Peso ligero para letras finas *\/\r\n    font-weight: 300; \r\n    \/* Aumentamos el espaciado para elegancia *\/\r\n    letter-spacing: 6px; \r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n    text-shadow: 0px 4px 10px rgba(10,0,0,0.6), 0px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.vineta-final {\r\n    width: 10px; \/* Un poco m\u00e1s peque\u00f1a para combinar con letra fina *\/\r\n    height: 10px;\r\n    background-color: #ffffff;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    flex-shrink: 0;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5), 2px 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\r\n    margin-top: 4px; \r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* --- C\u00c1PSULA CON 75% OPACIDAD --- *\/\r\n.location-tag-final {\r\n    background-color: rgba(250, 255, 255, 0.80) !important;\r\n    padding: 8px 20px;\r\n    border-radius: 50px;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 10px;\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\r\n    backdrop-filter: blur(0px);\r\n    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);\r\n    animation: pulse-hybrid 2s infinite;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.pin-icon-svg {\r\n    width: 16px;\r\n    height: 16px;\r\n    stroke: #000000 !important; \r\n}\r\n\r\n.city-text-final {\r\n    color: #000000 !important;\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    \/* Peso fino tambi\u00e9n para la ciudad *\/\r\n    font-weight: 600; \r\n    letter-spacing: 1px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* --- ANIMACI\u00d3N DE PULSO --- *\/\r\n@keyframes pulse-hybrid {\r\n    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7), 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }\r\n    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), 0 0 20px rgba(82, 117, 232, 0.3); }\r\n    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrapper-guayaquil-final\">\r\n    <div class=\"explora-container-final\">\r\n        <p class=\"texto-explora-final\">explore<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"vineta-final\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"location-tag-final\">\r\n        <svg class=\"pin-icon-svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\">\r\n            <path d=\"M21 10c0 7-9 13-9 13s-9-6-9-13a9 9 0 0 1 18 0z\"><\/path>\r\n            <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n        <span class=\"city-text-final\">Guayaquil, Ecuador<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-02dc677\" data-id=\"02dc677\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7ee858 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a7ee858\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f23bb44\" data-id=\"f23bb44\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be1d08c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"be1d08c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fd23e69\" data-id=\"fd23e69\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da32aec texto-dinamico elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da32aec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Guayaquil Walking &amp; City Tours<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-970f887 texto-dinamico elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"970f887\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Guayaquil, Ecuador\u2019s vibrant port city, seamlessly blends history and urban life with the majestic Guayas River. Join us on one of our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/tours-and-activities\/guayaquil\/\">Guayaquil tours<\/a> <\/strong>to explore traditional neighbourhoods, the iconic Malec\u00f3n esplanade and panoramic viewpoints, and gain an authentic insight into Ecuador\u2019s coastal culture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41704ec banner-autonomo elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"41704ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  \/* Tipograf\u00edas y Base *\/\r\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Volkhov:ital@0;1&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500&display=swap');\r\n\r\n  .vcard-editor {\r\n    max-width: 360px;\r\n    margin: 2rem auto;\r\n    background: #fafaf8;\r\n    border: 1px solid #e2e2de;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n    text-align: left;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .vcard-editor:hover {\r\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\r\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Contenedor de Imagen *\/\r\n  .vcard-img-container {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 200px;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    background: #d4cfc8;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .vcard-img-container img {\r\n    width: 100%; 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Day Trips from Guayaquil<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4325e09 texto-dinamico elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4325e09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Just a few kilometres from Guayaquil, nature takes over, transforming the city&#8217;s rhythm into a sanctuary of wildlife and coastal landscapes. From lush protected areas to traditional cacao plantations, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/tours-and-activities\/guayaquil\/\">our tours and experiences from Guayaquil<\/a><\/strong> offer a deeper connection to Ecuador\u2019s coastal heritage. 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From colonial streets and cultural landmarks to the breathtaking landscapes of Cajas National Park, the journey offers one of Ecuador\u2019s most scenic Andean experiences. 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<div class=\"badge-main\" style=\"background: #1c1c1c;\">Full Experience<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"badge-cancel\"><span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Free cancellation<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"vcard-content\">\r\n    <div class=\"vcard-top-meta\">\r\n      <span class=\"vcard-loc\">Andes \u00b7 Cuenca & Cajas<\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"vcard-stars-minimal\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h3 class=\"vcard-title-ed\">Cuenca & Cajas: From the Coast to the Andes<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"vcard-context-signal\">Private tour from Guayaquil<\/span>\r\n    \r\n    <p class=\"vcard-description\">\r\n      Cross the Andes to discover Cuenca\u2019s colonial architecture and the dramatic highland landscapes of Cajas National Park on an unforgettable journey.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"vcard-meta-simple\">\r\n      <div class=\"meta-unit\">\r\n        <span class=\"meta-label\">Duration:<\/span>\r\n        <span>2 Days, 1 Night<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"vcard-tags\">\r\n      <span class=\"tag-pill\">Cultural Heritage<\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"tag-pill\">P\u00e1ramo Landscapes<\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"tag-pill\">Logistics Included<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"vcard-foot\">\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/book\/highlands-heritage-cuenca-cajas-guayaquil\/\" \r\n         class=\"btn-book\" \r\n         target=\"_blank\" \r\n         rel=\"noopener\"\r\n         onclick=\"event.stopPropagation();\">\r\n         Book Now\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/article>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfe101f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"bfe101f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Discover unforgettable tours and activities in the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gal\u00e1pagos Islands<\/span><\/span>, easily accessible from <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Guayaquil<\/span><\/span>. From volcanic landscapes and crystal-clear waters to wildlife encounters found nowhere else on Earth, the Enchanted Islands offer one of Ecuador\u2019s most extraordinary travel experiences. Explore our curated selection of <strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"455\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/tours-and-activities\/galapagos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gal\u00e1pagos tours and activities<\/a><\/span> <\/strong>and discover the magic of the archipelago.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c039804 banner-autonomo elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c039804\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  \/* Tipograf\u00edas y Base *\/\r\n  @import 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onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/book\/santa-cristobal-galapagos-wildlife-tour\/', '_blank')\">\r\n  <div class=\"vcard-img-container\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/san-cristobal-pelicanos.jpg\" alt=\"San Crist\u00f3bal Island Wildlife\">\r\n    <div class=\"badge-main\" style=\"background: #1c1c1c;\">Full Experience<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"badge-cancel\"><span class=\"dot\"><\/span> Free cancellation<\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"vcard-content\">\r\n    <div class=\"vcard-top-meta\">\r\n      <span class=\"vcard-loc\">Gal\u00e1pagos \u00b7 San Crist\u00f3bal<\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"vcard-stars-minimal\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h3 class=\"vcard-title-ed\">San Crist\u00f3bal: Gal\u00e1pagos Wildlife Evolution<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"vcard-context-signal\">Multi-day immersive wildlife journey<\/span>\r\n    \r\n    <p class=\"vcard-description\">\r\n      Encounter the legendary biodiversity of San Crist\u00f3bal, walking alongside iconic sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and marine iguanas in a pristine living laboratory.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"vcard-meta-simple\">\r\n      <div class=\"meta-unit\">\r\n        <span class=\"meta-label\">Duration:<\/span>\r\n        <span>Multi-day Tour<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"vcard-tags\">\r\n      <span class=\"tag-pill\">Endemic Species<\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"tag-pill\">Marine Life<\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"tag-pill\">Curated Itinerary<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"vcard-foot\">\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/trailforthjournal.com\/en\/book\/santa-cristobal-galapagos-wildlife-tour\/\" \r\n         class=\"btn-book\" \r\n         target=\"_blank\" \r\n         rel=\"noopener\"\r\n         onclick=\"event.stopPropagation();\">\r\n         Book Now\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    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