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Most populous city in Ecuador
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Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador. This article also covers Durán, which is a UNESCO Creative City on the other side of the river.
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Hilly forest reserve where you can do some hiking.
Forest reserve with a nice 1.4 km hiking path.
Cocoa farm and artisanal chocolate factory. Can be visited on a day tour with Viasm, together with Reserva Churute.
Kind of a swampy ecopark where you can see birds and other terrestrial critters.
Here you can do some botanical study.
Rescued animals and such, nice jaguars.
Coastal food: fish, crabs, shrimp; a big variety of dishes and combinations. A little pricey for the medium. Has two locations: 1. in Urdesa: Av. V.E.Estrada 1205 y Laureles. 2. in Samborondón: Plaza Nova, Km. 2,5 vía a Samborondón.
Crabs and beers, $1 a crab
Retro bar. Large iguana statue outside the Aventura Plaza center. Other bars and eateries here too.
Luxury suites with full kitchen and fridge in the most exclusive area of Guayaquil near the airport complete with hot water, TV, Wi-fi, 24-hr staff and airport transfers, A/C, restaurants.
Neat and clean hotel, cheapest in its category, just a few blocks from 9 de Octubre Ave. Has hot water, TV, WIFI, internet cafe in lobby, A/C, restaurant, laundry service, room service.
Clean, good value hotel. Large sunny windows. Cable TV. Hot water. Internet in lobby.
Cable TV, air conditioner, free and reliable Internet, kitchen. In the center of Guayaquil (very noisy!) near to Malecon 2000, Seminario Park.
Simple and clean place just a few blocks from the center of town. Rooms have TVs, fans and towels.
Clean, safe, good value hotel 2 blocks from the airport and bus terminal in Guayaquil. Friendly dog on campus, AC, patio for smokers, free Wi-Fi in rooms.
Ciudadela La Cogra, Manzana 1, Villa 2, off Avenida Julio Arosemena km 3,5. From bus terminal terrestre $5 by taxi. Most recommendable. Enjoy lovely views of Guayaquil in one of the hammocks on the large terrace or refresh yourself in the pool. Starting from $15 for dorm, private rooms are available up to matrimonial class with own Jacuzzi. Breakfast included, free internet access, modern cooking facilities, warm water and towels, friendly staff, nice guesthouse, very clean.
Located in the city's centro, across the street from Malecon 2000, is a budget guesthouse that has full service riverview suites, and more economic rooms with and without air conditioner. Also rooms with shared bathroom and dorms @ US$10 per person. Nice deco, beautiful historic landmark building.
Free Wi-Fi, laundry, private rooms, cable TV, hot water, clean rooms.
Hotel Guayaquil
in the heart of the city. Beautiful pool, waterfalls, stunning stained glass windows of the Cathedral and a 14 m (45 ft) hanging garden. Good choice of breakfast. Wi-Fi in rooms and common areas.
A real bastion of a hotel.
run by the Swiss Administration
A real classy place.
Spa, bar, curved architectural lines
Spa, restaurant, formal glassy place. 144 guest rooms with complimentary high speed Internet access, comfortable beds and large work desks.
Right in the middle of things with a sleek exterior and indoor hot tub.
A chance to look out on the plaza and be next to the Unicentro Mall.
A friendly hostel with a nice outside area. They offer a book exchange and the accommodation comes with a delicious breakfast. Prices are on a room basis, but if it's possible you can share it with other people. A dorm is $10 with breakfast. A single room with private bathroom and with air conditioner is $20, without a/c $18, breakfast included. They can pick you up from the airport and it will cost $10. $3 taxi to Malecon. 25 cents bus drive. Close to airport and bus terminal. However, be forewarned. DreamKapture does not allow Ecuadorians to stay on the premises. If you are traveling with an Ecuadorian, you'd best look elsewhere.
By bus
Cruz del Sur operate international bus services from Peru.
By boat
Guayaquil’s port is the biggest in Ecuador. You can travel to the Galápagos Islands and other destinations from here.
By bus
Within the city the local bus system is confusing, but the locals will help you get where you want to go. It is also the cheapest way to get around the city as there is no metro system.
By taxi
Taxis range from "taxi amigos" (un-marked taxis you call to pick you up) to the standard yellow cabs. Taxi drivers will try to overcharge tourists.
By car
If you are driving, your horn is your best friend. Be careful, as the city is full of aggressive drivers, but if you are always on the defensive you won't get anywhere. Gas stations are full service.
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