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Guayaquil Culture: The Best Itinerary

Guayaquil is full of colour and flavour. Here is how to experience it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Malecón
  2. 2Las Peñas
  3. 3Cacao
  4. 4Old town

The Malecón

The riverside boardwalk.

Las Peñas

The colourful hill.

The cacao

A chocolate farm tasting.

Guayaquil culture — FAQ

What is the Malecón 2000?
A riverside boardwalk with gardens and monuments.
What is Las Peñas?
A colourful hillside neighbourhood of painted houses.
Is Ecuador known for cacao?
Yes — for its prized fine-flavour cocoa.