Jorge's Guidebook for Guayaquil

Jorge
Jorge's Guidebook for Guayaquil

Parks & Nature

Definitely worth a visit if you are here for a few days. It's a replica of old Guayaquil with a live zoo and depending on the day there will be an open theater (in Spanish only)
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Guayaquil Historical Park
Avenida Rio Esmeraldas
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Definitely worth a visit if you are here for a few days. It's a replica of old Guayaquil with a live zoo and depending on the day there will be an open theater (in Spanish only)
You get there from the bridge on El Oro st., close to Domingo Comin av. Spend a half day crossing the bridge to the island and doing the nature walks. Or rent a bike.
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Isla Santay
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You get there from the bridge on El Oro st., close to Domingo Comin av. Spend a half day crossing the bridge to the island and doing the nature walks. Or rent a bike.

Sightseeing

The spot available on Google Maps is not 100% accurate as the Malecón streches for about 2km from the Cerro Santa Ana. Take a walk along this boardwalk and take in the river.
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Centro Comercial Malecón
Simon Bolivar Palacios
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The spot available on Google Maps is not 100% accurate as the Malecón streches for about 2km from the Cerro Santa Ana. Take a walk along this boardwalk and take in the river.
Visit the famous Iguana Park in Guayaquil. Yes, it has tons of Iguanas. Don't feed them or touch them as they can bite.
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塞米纳里奥公园
Rocafuerte Chimborazo
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Visit the famous Iguana Park in Guayaquil. Yes, it has tons of Iguanas. Don't feed them or touch them as they can bite.
You can take tours along the Guayas river. A Hop-On-Hop-Off type river cruise with stops at: Santay Isla, Durán Train Station, Malecón 2000 and Historical Park. More here: http://tinyurl.com/pdzp39k
Crucero Discovery
You can take tours along the Guayas river. A Hop-On-Hop-Off type river cruise with stops at: Santay Isla, Durán Train Station, Malecón 2000 and Historical Park. More here: http://tinyurl.com/pdzp39k

Jorge's favourite restaurants

My favourite places to eat in Guayaquil.
Restaurant "Río Grande ". Go here for a great lunch with typical Ecuadorian coast food.
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Hotel Wyndham Guayaquil
S-N Numa Pompilio Llona
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Restaurant "Río Grande ". Go here for a great lunch with typical Ecuadorian coast food.
Very known breakfast spot for the famous Bolón. A typical delicacy from Ecuador made from Plantain. This is a very heavy and fatty breakfast so go prepared. But go.
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Café de Tere
99-108 Av. Hermano Miguel
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Very known breakfast spot for the famous Bolón. A typical delicacy from Ecuador made from Plantain. This is a very heavy and fatty breakfast so go prepared. But go.
Awesome seafood, there are at least two of these in Guayaquil. The place is nice and with good service.
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La Pata Gorda
116 Av. Dr. Adolfo Alvear Ordoñez
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Awesome seafood, there are at least two of these in Guayaquil. The place is nice and with good service.
In an old-style house inside of the Parque Histórico. Food is very creative and a great experience.
Casa Julián
Avenida Río Guayas
In an old-style house inside of the Parque Histórico. Food is very creative and a great experience.
Yes, it's a restaurant inside a shopping center (San Marino) and yes it's very expensive. But the Peruvian food here is just fantastic.
Segundo Muelle San Marino
1 Av. Francisco de Orellana
Yes, it's a restaurant inside a shopping center (San Marino) and yes it's very expensive. But the Peruvian food here is just fantastic.
Located inside of Plaza Lagos, absolutely the best food experience in Guayaquil for me. Very creative flavours with Ecuadorian ingredientes.
La Pizarra
Avenida La Puntilla
Located inside of Plaza Lagos, absolutely the best food experience in Guayaquil for me. Very creative flavours with Ecuadorian ingredientes.
My favourite seafood place. The food is packed with flavour. It's not a fancy place. The service can be slow if the place is packed. The surroundings are not great, so go with a local and during day time.
El Rey De Las Ostras
Eloy Alfaro
My favourite seafood place. The food is packed with flavour. It's not a fancy place. The service can be slow if the place is packed. The surroundings are not great, so go with a local and during day time.

Arts & Culture

Visit this museum and learn about the pre-columbian art and history. Next to this you will also find a cinema.
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Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art
206 Mal. Simón Bolivar
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Visit this museum and learn about the pre-columbian art and history. Next to this you will also find a cinema.
Come watch short theatre pieces (15-20min) for a super low cost. Watch 2-4 per visit. Some of the acting there is fantastic. (in spanish)
Pop Up Teatro Sambo
Avenida Rio Esmeraldas
Come watch short theatre pieces (15-20min) for a super low cost. Watch 2-4 per visit. Some of the acting there is fantastic. (in spanish)

Shopping

The artesanal market is the place to buy handicraft stuffs in Guayaquil. Notice that this city is the commercial hub of Ecuador. So unless you are a tough negotiator, you'll likely overpay.
Doctor Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno
Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno
The artesanal market is the place to buy handicraft stuffs in Guayaquil. Notice that this city is the commercial hub of Ecuador. So unless you are a tough negotiator, you'll likely overpay.
Basically a Shopping Center with clothing stores and a super market. You'll find another one called San Marino across the street.
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Policentro Mall
Avenida del Periodista
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Basically a Shopping Center with clothing stores and a super market. You'll find another one called San Marino across the street.
Big shopping center, most relevant for the big supermarket in there. A short 5-8 min Uber ride there.
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阳光购物中心
4º Pasaje 1 NE
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Big shopping center, most relevant for the big supermarket in there. A short 5-8 min Uber ride there.

Entertainment & Activities

Just keep in mind that movies might be dubbed in Spanish.
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Cinema Malecon
Simon Bolivar Palacios
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Just keep in mind that movies might be dubbed in Spanish.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great bar and sometimes they have live bands.
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Diva Nicotina
10 Barrio
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Great bar and sometimes they have live bands.