It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Guayaquil, Ecuador, with us.
One of the most popular spots in the city is Cerro Santa Ana or Santa Ana Hill. Here, you’ll find restaurants and bars, as well as cannons, forts, art galleries, churches and small plazas. © Marek Poplawski | Dreamstime.com
Located at the top of Cerro Santa Ana is Chapel of Santa Ana. Built in 2002, this church offers views of the surrounding city. It sits on step 444 of the Diego Noboa staircase, near Guayaquil Lighthouse. © Bogdan Lazar | Dreamstime.com
Ever wanted to see iguanas roaming freely? Head to Seminario Park, also known as Iguana Park, to spot these reptiles lounging around and perched on rocks. The park can be found at the intersection of Chimborazo Avenue and Clemente Ballen Street. © Michael Muller | Dreamstime.com
Las Peñas neighborhood, a historic and colorful array of houses, can also be found on Cerro Santa Ana. Some houses and structures on these roads are more than 400 years old and feature homes, studios, shops and art galleries. © Pixattitude | Dreamstime.com
Climb the spiral staircase to the top of Guayaquil Lighthouse, situated atop Cerro Santa Ana. This blue-and-white striped lighthouse stands at the highest point on the hill and promises unobstructed views of the city. © Pixattitude | Dreamstime.com
Walk Malecon 2000, a boardwalk overlooking Guayas River. Spanning 1.5 miles, this scenic walk provides sights of some of the city’s best historical monuments, museums, gardens, fountains and more. The boardwalk also features some plazas. © Pixattitude | Dreamstime.com
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