Guayaquil, Ecuador

15 Best Things to Do in Guayaquil

What actually deserves your hours in Guayaquil, ranked by the travelers who went.

We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 15 we track here. Updated monthly.

Malecón Simón Bolívar
Landmark
Malecón Simón Bolívar is Guayaquil's premier waterfront promenade, stretching along the Guayas River.
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Santa Ana Hill
Sight
Santa Ana Hill rises above Guayaquil, providing sweeping views of the city and the Guayas River.
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Museo Antropologico y de Arte Contemporaneo
Museum
Museo Antropologico y de Arte Contemporaneo (MAAC) is a cultural gem in Guayaquil's Las Peñas neighborhood.
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Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral
Religious site
Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of St. Peter, stands in the heart of the city's historic center.
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Biblioteca Municipal de Guayaquil
Museum
Biblioteca Municipal de Guayaquil is a historic library that doubles as a cultural museum, located in the city's old center.
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Santay Island
Park & nature
Santay Island is a protected nature reserve in the Guayas River, accessible by a short boat ride from the city.
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Torre The Point
Sight
Torre The Point is one of Guayaquil's tallest skyscrapers, featuring an observation deck that provides sweeping 360-degree views of the city, the Guayas River, and the surrounding hills.
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Babahoyo River
Park & nature
The Babahoyo River, a key tributary of the Guayas River, offers immersive river excursions that showcase Ecuador's rich aquatic biodiversity.
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National Unity Bridge
Landmark
The National Unity Bridge (Puente de la Unidad Nacional) is a vital transportation link crossing the Daule River, connecting downtown Guayaquil with the western suburbs and the province of Santa Elena.
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Luis Adolfo Noboa Naranjo Museum
Museum
The Luis Adolfo Noboa Naranjo Museum is housed in a beautifully restored early 20th-century mansion in central Guayaquil.
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Guayaquil Ecuador Temple
Religious site
The Guayaquil Ecuador Temple is a sacred site for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, distinguished by its striking white marble exterior and golden angel Moroni statue.
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Daule River
Park & nature
The Daule River is a major waterway flowing through Guayaquil, providing a serene escape from the urban bustle.
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Velero Bridge
Landmark
The Velero Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge with a distinctive design inspired by a sailboat, featuring a single tall pylon and fan-shaped cables.
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Guayaquil Municipal Museum
Museum
The Guayaquil Municipal Museum offers a deep dive into the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
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Presley Norton Museum
Museum
The Presley Norton Museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts from Ecuador's pre-Columbian coastal civilizations, including the Valdivia, Machalilla, and Chorrera cultures.
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