Ecuador Turístico

Guayaquil
1.- Malecon 20002.-Barrio de las Peñas3.-Malecon del Salado4.-MIrador de Bellavista donde se aprecia la ciudad5.-Zona Rosa(vida nocturna guayaquileña)6.-Parque Historico7.-Parque Centenario8.-Parque Forestal9.-Jardin Botanico de Guayaquil10.- Malls de la ciudad

Guayaquil is modern city full of activity for both visitors and residents.  Parks, plazas, museums, historical districts,and boardwalks create a chain of attractions and activities in Ecuador’s largest city Visitors will find more than enough to do no matter how long they decide to stay in this beautiful coastal city.
BOARDWALKS1. Malecon Del Salado A boardwalk along the Salado Estuary forming a family-friendly corridor in the area of Avenue 9 de Octubre offers the following attractions:
Baquerizo Moreno Plazaand Exposition Center: Considered the center of Guayaquil´s cultural zone, the plaza houses the exposition center, with a translucent cube design.
Writers Path: A public space commemorating five writes from 20th century Guayaquil.
Music Plaza:  A guitar shaped plaza where outdoor concerts are held.
Health Plaza, Green Gardens, Seafood Pier: All interconnected as part of the Malecon,the area offers peaceful walkways, observation of natural species and plants, and seafood dining.
Sail Bridge: Fiber optic cables create the illusion of a sailboat at night
Student´s Boardwalk: A walkway boarding the estuary and the University of Guayaquil.
2. Malecon Simon Bolivar (Malecon 2000). As one of the principal attractions of this port city, the Simon Bolivar Boardwalk is 3kmof activities and attractions, including:
Crystal Palace:  Formerly known as the Renovated South Market it now housed temporary exhibitions and events.
Olmedo Plaza: A large esplanade built around fountains and a statue of Guayaquils first mayor
Malecón Shopping Mall: A variety of shopping with food court, designed in a nautical theme.
Civic Plaza: Defined by the semi-circlerotunda, it is also near the Clock Tower and Obelisk to the Gloriso Dawn Monument.
Playground for children, Exercise Zone, and Gardens, including the Pre-Columbian Plaza and Bromeliad Plaza, and Neoclassic Plaza.
IMAX Theater: 180 degree dimension movie theatre showing educational films.  Located near Malecon Blvd and Loja Streets.  Schedules and shows vary.  Admission $5 adults.  Call 256-3078for more information.
Simon Bolivar Cultural Center: A museum housing working areas such as theater, dance, music, cinema, painting , sculptures, archeaologyc, anthropology, and literature.  Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.  Admission $3 adults. 230-9400, ext. 311.
Anthropological & Contemporary Art Museum:  The museum includes a library, shops, food court, bookstore. Admission Free.
Guayaquil History Museum: Located at Malecon and Loja Streets.  Monday-Saturday 9am-130pm & 4-8pm.  Admission $1.50 adults.  256-3078
Las Peñas. Historically one of the most important neighborhoods in Guayaquil, its more than 100 houses reflect the architectural style of the 18th and 19th century.
Santa Ana Port. Next to Las Peñas neighborhood, the port includes therestoration of the old shipyard building, with more than 7,500 square meters of walkway, public spaces, and gardens.  Visitors will find restaurants, a brewery and three museums:  The Beer Museum, Julio Jaramillo Music Museum, and a museum dedicated to Guayaquil´s two soccer teams, Emelec and Barcelona.
Cerro Santa Ana. A hillside where the city was originally founded.  The 444 step walkway tothe top is lined by shops and restaurants.  At the top, Mirador Plaza El Fortin has a lighthouse, chapel, and museum, all overlooking the city.MUSEUMS6. Nahim Isaias Museum. Located in the Administration Plaza (Pichincha & Clemente Ballen Streets), the museum contains more than 2000 works of colonial art.  Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm.  Sunday 11am-3pm.  Admission $1.50 adults. 8. Municipal...