Title: La Puntilla Travel Guide: Best of La Puntilla, Guayaquil Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in La Puntilla](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Puntilla-Guayaquil-Hotels.0-n553248635976397833-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Guayaquil](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Guayaquil.d1414.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Guayaquil](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Guayaquil.d1414.Travel-Guide-Activities)[La Puntilla Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-La-Puntilla.d553248635976397833.Car-Hire-Guide)[La Puntilla Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Puntilla.d553248635976397833.Holidays-City-Breaks) # La Puntilla Travel Guide ## Guayaquil ## Visit La Puntilla Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Guayaquil travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil.dx1414) --- ### Popular places to visit ![By the riverside ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/7f7473ea-e86e-4aa1-94cb-b5e65c562b0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malecon 2000 4.5/5(3 reviews) Malecon 2000 is just one of the places to see in Guayaquil, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Malecon-2000-Guayaquil.d6112432.Attraction) ![The river front of Guayaquil](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6214252/a2fa679f-513d-428d-8862-b8be47b20847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Mall 4/5(1 review) During your visit to Guayaquil, you can do some window-shopping at City Mall. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/City-Mall-Guayaquil.d6214252.Attraction) ![Seaside Malecon 2000 walkway with Santa Ana Hill, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112446/c0604b74-9681-49b3-a341-814f86fd00b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Ana Hill 5/5(2 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Santa Ana Hill, a lovely green space in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Ana-Hill-Guayaquil.d6112446.Attraction) ![Macaw up close](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337229/0356bece-5a10-4ceb-b173-3388b16add5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guayaquil Historic Park 5/5(1 review) Guayaquil Historic Park is just one of the places to see in Samborondon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil-Historic-Park-Guayaquil.d6112434.Attraction) ![In this park you’ll find a large population of iguanas ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/ed31644f-bdfe-4e6a-9202-0547e741ee63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral 4/5(1 review) After visiting Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil-Metropolitan-Cathedral-Downtown-Guayaquil.d6160381.Attraction) #### U.S. Consulate General U.S. Consulate General is just one of the places to see in San Eduardo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/US-Consulate-General-Guayaquil.d6281024.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44847268/e9f87071-a55f-439d-b9b9-b5b419c4838c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-walking-tour-of-guayaquil-pearl-of-the-pacific.a44847268.activity-details) ![Guayaquil: Cloud Forest, Hiking & Canyoning Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48063579/553f0dc3-295a-4fe8-b7de-f298f96c097b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guayaquil: Cloud Forest, Hiking & Canyoning Full Day Tour £313 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guayaquil-cloud-forest.a48063579.activity-details) ![Making hot Chocolate!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1750558/510bf7ee-5365-4f56-b4a2-cb0eec4c6e29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cocoa farm and Chocolate making! £113 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cocoa-farm-and-chocolate-making.a1750558.activity-details) ![Santa Ana Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2388931/0a2d875f-ff49-4c4c-bfee-b451b136722b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana £102 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guayaquil-city-tour-including-the-light-house-of-cerro-santa-ana.a2388931.activity-details) ![Best Highlights in Guayaquil](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49070678/0843c1f7-1442-4abc-b474-597b41d31197.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best Highlights in Guayaquil £104 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-highlights-in-guayaquil.a49070678.activity-details) ![San Francisco Plaza](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2125116/84da569f-fa94-4997-8b9c-68a7521971c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shared Walking Tour in Guayaquil City £29 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shared-walking-tour-in-guayaquil-city.a2125116.activity-details) [See all activities in Guayaquil](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Guayaquil.d1414.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in La Puntilla ![Hilton Colon Guayaquil](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/69100/69054/de7e624e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Colon Guayaquil Av Francisco de Orellana Mz 111 Guayaquil £78 28 Feb - 1 Mar Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (846 reviews) Great hotel, great staff really good location. We unexpectedly got a complementary upgrade to a suite which made it even better given how little we paid for the room. Even without the upgrade if I were going back to that area, I would stay there in the heartbeat. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=69054&PinnedHotelID=69054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397833) ![Oro Verde Guayaquil](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23700/23682/104d895f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oro Verde Guayaquil 9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno Guayaquil Guayas £71 13 Feb - 14 Feb Stay at this spa hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=23682&PinnedHotelID=23682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397833) ![Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5960000/5959100/5959068/15d3bf82_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG Av. de Las Américas,junto al Aeropuerto Guayaquil Guayas £77 27 Feb - 28 Feb Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews) Clean and close to airport. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=5959068&PinnedHotelID=5959068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397833) ![Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6320000/6312500/6312483/79b2b000_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana Calle Numa Pompilio Llona S N Guayaquil Guayas Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £75 17 Feb - 18 Feb Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Staff was very friendly, food spectacular, and the infrastructure was amazing! Spa was a plus... Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=6312483&PinnedHotelID=6312483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397833) ![Wyndham Garden Guayaquil](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1280000/1273600/1273513/a22c50d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden Guayaquil Juan Tanca Marengo Ave Guayaquil Guayas Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £61 17 Feb - 18 Feb Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Great room convenient location Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=1273513&PinnedHotelID=1273513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397833) ![TRYP by Wyndham Guayaquil Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4440000/4436100/4436047/26f25154_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### TRYP by Wyndham Guayaquil Airport Av. Joaquín Orrantia y L. Benitez Guayaquil Guayas Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £66 17 Feb - 18 Feb Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews) Nice and neat room, courteous staff. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=4436047&PinnedHotelID=4436047&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976397833) [See all 419 properties in La Puntilla](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976397833) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Check out Santa Ana Hill or Botanical Garden while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil-Puerto-Santa-Ana.dx6338310) ![Aerial panoramic view of Malecon Simon Bolivar in Guayaquil, a recreational place for locals and tourists near down town.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384862/0a22b330-5463-4a48-aca0-eabb36aa6fde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Simón Bolívar If you're spending some time in Simón Bolívar, Mall del Sol Shopping Center and Plaza del Sol are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Simon-Bolivar.dx553248635976384862) ![With more than 400 years old, Las Peñas was the first neighborhood of Guayaquil, which took its name from the cliffs and limestone rocks that formed the Hill back then when the Spanish settled in the XV century. In 1982 the neighborhood was declared Cultural Heritage of Ecuador.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/66409111-1c54-4a8d-a5d0-0b811eff36f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Atarazana When in La Atarazana, you can plan a visit to Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil-La-Atarazana.dx916438201890181120) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Garzota The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Garzota. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Mall del Sol Shopping Center and Plaza del Sol, a few notable attractions nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil-Garzota.dx553248633981707957) ![Panoramic view of Guayaquil city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6337570/7f708c6d-3c32-4877-a6c6-abf88de77dce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### River City While visiting River City, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil-River-City.dx944327541251076096) ![Las Penas - the oldest area of Guayaquil, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160677/bba216e2-af7b-43c5-a2e1-e6be5ff1a024.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Las Peñas Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop. 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