Guayaquil and surroundings
Guayaquil is the capital of the Guayas Province, a city of Ecuador located on the west bank of the Guayas River, a major river in western Ecuador. It is the country’s main port, and second largest city. It is also known as the Pearl of the Pacific because of its beauty and charm. Guayaquil’s metropolitan area extends over nearly 2600 square kilometers, and it is home to 3 million people.
Like many larger cities, Guayaquil’s significance is based on geography. Guayaquil was the largest shipbuilding center in Latin America’s Western Coast before the end of the colonial period. Guayaquil historic centre is located on the west bank of the Guayas River, providing a secure channel to the Pacific Ocean about 65 kilometers to the south. Guayaquil continues to be nowadays the major harbor city in Ecuador, with most of the merchandise both being imported and exported through its port.
The Pearl of the Pacific, characterizes for its typical gastronomy wealth, mainly composed by sea food dishes, such as the cazuela, the ceviche, the encebollado, and the encocado (tuna or shrimp with coconut sauce and rice). Guayaquileans’ breakfast usually consists of bolon and patacones (fried plantain with cheese).
Guayaquil is a vigorous, dynamic city with bunch of stuff to see and do. We invite you to live an unforgettable experience in Guayaquil, the Pearl of the Pacific, with your family and friends. Contact us for free travel concierge and for any questions or queries you may have.
5 things to do in Guayaquil:
Visit the Malecon 2000
Go to Barrio of Las Peñas, the first neighborhood of Guayaquil
Visit the Faro Cerro Santa Ana
Discover the Parque Seminario
Go to the Parque Histórico Guayaquil
Enjoy Guayaquil
