River City

Guayaquil

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

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

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

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

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

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

Things to do

City Winery - Two Hemispheres

Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu

RM255
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
On our City tours to the city of Guayaquil we want our clients to live a unique and memorable experience. Our main value is personalized attention, which is complemented by the history and traditions

Half Day Guayaquil Historical Tour and Cocoa Culinary Experience

RM335
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Guayaquil Historical Tour and Cocoa Culinary Experience
Best of Guayaquil - City Tour

Best of Guayaquil - City Tour

RM947
per adult
Best of Guayaquil - City Tour
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

RM612
per adult
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

RM395
per adult
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
San Francisco Plaza

Shared Walking Tour in Guayaquil City

RM158
per adult
Shared Walking Tour in Guayaquil City
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Top hotels in River City

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 RM378 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
RM378
RM426 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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)
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
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! (105 reviews)
La habitación estaba muy limpia excelente suite

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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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 RM317 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
RM317
RM321 total
29 Mar - 30 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 RM1,205 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
RM1,205
RM1,343 total
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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 RM196 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
RM196
RM200 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
Is a great place the only problem is the disco bars outside the hotel

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Fortune Hotel
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Av. de Las Américas,junto al Aeropuerto Guayaquil Guayas
The price is RM349 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
RM349
RM394 total
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
Perfect and hassle free stay! A great start to our vacation!!! The shuttle was waiting for us and promptly took us to the hotel. I was nervous because our flight was quite delayed and it was very late. I had asked for a rollaway bed and I was incredibly grateful they had it ready for us at 1am! The ...

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
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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 El Carmen Hill 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 El Carmen Hill.

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 El Carmen Hill, 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, Central Market and San Francisco Square are top sights worth seeing.

Rocafuerte

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