- "Captain Morgan", rides up and down the Rio Guayas aboard a pirate ship. You can catch it at Malecon Simón Bolivar. Bring out your inner pirate.
- Traditionally, Salinas has been the main beach, but since 2008 General Villamil Playas has attracted a big part of the local and international tourism. Fishing, surfing, and other water sports. Many modern hotels and delicious sea food. Interesting night life. Wonderful whalewatching during June to September. These are both quite a distance from the city, along the coast.
- 5 Botanical Garden, Calle 24B NO 59-2005, ☏ +593 4-289-9689. Here you can do some botanical study. (updated Nov 2020)
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Plan a trip to Guayaquil, Ecuador — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with The Malecon Simón Bolivar, Santa Ana & El Carmen hills, Markets, Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco.
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- Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
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Private airport and city transfers for Guayaquil — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
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- Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
- Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.