Guayaquil will probably become your favourite place in Ecuador. The eyes of the world are currently watching this dynamic city since it underwent major renovation. Guayaquil is known as the "Pacific Pearl" and has undergone a city-wide, 12 year long renewal programme including the opening of new tourist views of the wide and beautiful harbour along the Guayas river.This is unique in Latin America and the harbour, which was designed by the Oxford University, has received an investment of over 800 million dollars. Guayaquil is now in the TOP 10 hot cities to visit in Latin America.
It is a coastal city, humid, attractive and cosmopolitan, and an ideal point to visit the beaches of the south such as Salinas, Punta Carnero, Playas, General Villamil, among other places of paradise along the Ruta del Sol and the Ruta del Cacao.
Within the city of Guayaquil, the most important tourist spots are: the Port Santa Ana, El Malecon del Estero Salado, Guayas River waterfront, the historic district of Las Peñas and Cerro Santa Ana, and a significant amount of squares, parks churches.
Flights to Guayaquil with Aerogal
The new José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, elected as best South American Airport, is located near the Guayaquil city centre and is next to the bus terminal. If you are planning to visit the Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil is the cheapest place to take a flight from.
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