River City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Activities
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Our pick of the best River City Hotel Deals
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
"The hotel staff was perfect, top notch. The facility was amazing, breakfast was unbelievable, rooms comfortable, view of the water breathtaking."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
"Una vista Hermosa .traquilo ..Todo en su lugar acogedor lo recomiendo ."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
"Amazing stay. The apartment is beautiful, comfortable, and feels truly luxurious. .The location made everything even better. There’s a great market, pharmacy, and excellent restaurants just steps away. It made the whole stay very convenient, and I didn’t need to go anywhere else. Highly ..."
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Mansión del Río
"Great place historical. Good service n breakfast. Great location"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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
Our guide on where to stay in River City
Ecuador
Ecuador might not have many top sights, but C.C. Riocentro Sur and Mall del Sur are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Puerto Santa Ana
Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or Artisan Market while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Bolívar
While Bolívar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Malecon Mall and Sports Federation of Guayas.
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 City Mall, a few notable attractions nearby.
