River City Travel Guide
Guayaquil
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Popular places to visit
Santa Ana Hill
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.
La Perla
You can learn about the history of Guayaquil with a trip to La Perla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Emporium by The Point
After visiting Emporium by The Point, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Numa Pompilio Llona Street
During your trip to Guayaquil, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Numa Pompilio Llona Street. Take some time to visit the cathedral in this family-friendly area.
Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Artisan Market
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Artisan Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Top hotels in River City
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
great experience
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
La habitación estaba muy limpia excelente suite
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is new and modern, it is a good place to relax and work.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Fortune Hotel
Is a great place the only problem is the disco bars outside the hotel
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Cozy 1-bedroom apartment with WiFi, AC & wonderfull views in lovely Guayaquil
Other neighbourhoods around River City
Las Peñas
Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop.
Puerto Santa Ana
Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or El Carmen Hill while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Tarqui
While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and El Carmen Hill.
La Atarazana
When in La Atarazana, you can plan a visit to Santa Ana Hill and El Carmen Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Guayaquil
Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Central Market and Sports Federation of Guayas while you're in town.
Rocafuerte
If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Central Market and San Francisco Square are top sights worth seeing.
