River City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panoramic view of Guayaquil city
Great view over Guayaquil, worth the 444 steps up! #ecuador #view #city
Great view of Guayquil from Las Peñas.
View from La Perla. Guayaquil, Ecuador
View from the tallest Ferris wheel in South America. La Perla. Guayaquil, Ecuador

Popular places to visit

Seaside Malecon 2000 walkway with Santa Ana Hill, Ecuador

Santa Ana Hill

3/5(3 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.

Santa Ana Hill

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.

La Perla

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.

Numa Pompilio Llona Street

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.

Artisan Market

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.

Emporium by The Point

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.

Botanical Garden

Activities

City Winery - Two Hemispheres

Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu

AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

AU$142
per adult
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
Santa Ana Hill

Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana

AU$198
per adult
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Best Highlights in Guayaquil

Best Highlights in Guayaquil

AU$201
per adult
Best Highlights in Guayaquil
Half-day Premium Tour in Guayaquil, totally private

Best of Guayaquil - City Tour

AU$340
per adult
Best of Guayaquil - City Tour
Excursion Day to Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil

Half-day Chocolate Workshop - Cacao Farm

AU$241
per adult
Half-day Chocolate Workshop - Cacao Farm
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Our pick of the best River City Hotel Deals

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana

4.5 out of 5
Calle Numa Pompilio Llona S N Guayaquil Guayas
The price is AU$161 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$161
22 Mar - 23 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
great experience

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE

Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE

3.5 out of 5
Puerto Santa Ana Guayaquil Guayas
The price is AU$160 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$160
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this aparthotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
La habitación estaba muy limpia excelente suite

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye

River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye

3 out of 5
Puerto Santa Ana, Edificios Riverfront Guayaquil Guayas
The price is AU$115 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$115
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this apartment in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Santa Ana Hill and Botanical Garden are located ...
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

4 out of 5
124 Numa Pompilio Llona Guayaquil Guayas
The price is AU$435 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$435
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Numa Pompilio Llona Street and Santa Ana Hill ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
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

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador
Fortune Hotel

Fortune Hotel

3 out of 5
Pedro Carbo 408 Guayaquil Guayas
The price is AU$58 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$58
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Artisan Market and Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary ...
8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Some troubles with the breakfast, but its a nice place

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Fortune Hotel
Cozy 1-bedroom apartment with WiFi, AC & wonderfull views in lovely Guayaquil

Cozy 1-bedroom apartment with WiFi, AC & wonderfull views in lovely Guayaquil

Guayaquil Guayas
The price is AU$118 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$118
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this apartment in Guayaquil. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Santa Ana Garden and Botanical Garden are located ...
Cozy 1-bedroom apartment with WiFi, AC & wonderfull views in lovely Guayaquil
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Other neighbourhoods around River City

Las Penas - the oldest area of Guayaquil, Ecuador

Las Peñas

Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop.

Las Peñas
Vista panorámica de las favelas de cerro santa ana, guayaquil, ecuador

Puerto Santa Ana

Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or Numa Pompilio Llona Street while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Puerto Santa Ana
Panoramic view of Guayaquil city

Tarqui

While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.

Tarqui
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.

La Atarazana

When in La Atarazana, you can plan a visit to Santa Ana Hill and Modelo Alberto Spencer Herrera Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

La Atarazana
Important monument here in Guayaquil

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.

Downtown Guayaquil
Important monument here in Guayaquil

Rocafuerte

If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Simon Bolivar Statue and Central Market are top sights worth seeing.

Rocafuerte

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