guayaquil is my destination to enjoy nature
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GUAYAQUIL IS MY DESTINATION
TO ENJOY NATURE
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL COMPANY OF TOURISM, CIVIC PROMOTION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF GUAYAQUIL
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Jaime Nebot SaadiMajor of Guayaquil
“Guayaquil is my Desti-nation” is the phrase that summons the
people of Guayaquil, Ecuador, and the world to love our city and make it a tourist destination for everyone.
“Guayaquil is my Destination” represents the civic values of our people, whom, through their actions, have written the pages of our history in letters of gold.
This city is characterized for the hospitality of its warm and joyful people, who work everyday to make their dreams come true.
Citizens and foreigners alike have chosen Guayaquil as their home, taking root in this land, holding our city dear to their hearts, and in the hearts of their children and grandchildren.
As a man born in Guayaquil –a land that I love immensely– I have had the honor to be its representative since the year 2000. I have devoted my life and my best efforts to turn Guayaquil into the Great Cosmopolitan City in which we live today. It has been an
uninterrupted transformation process that has filled the hearts of the citizens of Guayaquil with pride.
“Guayaquil is my Destination” is the tourist trademark of the city, which beacons all tourists to visit. Like a lighthouse, its beam, guidance and knowledge represent what we are: “GUAYAQUIL, PORT OF THE COUNTRY”, “INDEPENDENT CITY THAT PROGRESSES IN LIBERTY”
Guayaquil is a cradle of unique species of flora and fauna, which makes it a perfect destination to get up close with nature. It is one of the few cities that is home to a diversity of wonderful ecosystems like forests and mangrove habitats, which, alongside the estuaries and the majestic Guayas River, offer breathtaking landscapes. I invite you to enjoy the natural spaces that our city offers, which are fountains of life and an ecological heritage of Guayaquil’s people.
Guayaquil, july 1 of 2014
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INDEX
BIBLIOGRAPHYHoyos, M. (2008). Los recuer-dos de la iguana. Guayaquil:Poligráfica
Avilés, Efrén & Hoyos, Melvin.(2007) Urban Memories.Guayaquil: Poligráfica.
Avilés, Efrén. Enciclopedia of Ecuador.Chronicles of newspapers: El Universo, El Telégrafo, Expreso, Hoy y PP.Espol, Facso and Ecotec Students Dissertations.
Tourism and Ecology sites:Viajando por Guayas, Ecos-travel, Explora Ecuador, Ubica Guayaquil, Parque y Espacios, Ecuador Costa Aventura.Wikipedia.
Attractions sites: Pantanal Zoo,Historic Park,Cerro Blanco.
Editorial ManagementGloria Gallardo Zavala.Graphic DesignClaudia González.Editorial Production:Mélida Plúas Torres.Cover photo:Carlos Julio González.Photos:Raúl Suconota G.César Mera,Efrén Avilés M.,Carlos Julio González,Christian Brückmann,Parsival Castro,José Dimitrakis,Iván Navarrete,Freddy Moreno.Retoque fotográficoCarlos Castillo,Paolo Guerrero.Piero BurneoJavier FuentesDaniel ÁvilaOscar Arias C
2 Message from the Major Jaime Nebot
4 Guayaquil a natural charm8 Emblematic fauna and flora of the
city12 Guayaquil’s Emblematic Flower16 Urban Attractions18 Seminario Park22 Gardens of the Simon Bolivar Pier28 Forestal Park32 Botanical Garden of Guayaquil36 Samanes National Recreational
Area38 Pantanal Zoo42 Mangroves “El Salado” Wildlife
Reserve - Puerto Hondo46 Cerro Blanco Protected Forest50 Parque Lago Recreational Area54 Guayaquil and its surroundings56 Mangroves “El Morro” Wildlife
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60 Cerro del Muerto (Dead Man Hill)64 Posorja68 Varadero Beach72 Santay Island National Recreational
Area76 Parque Histórico (Historic Park)82 Puná Island86 The Cocoa Route88 Guayaquil, World Cocoa Capital92 The Cocoa Route of Guayaquil94 Guayaquil – Balao Route98 Ruta Guayaquil - El Deseo Route102 Guayaquil – Milagro Route106 Guayaquil – Naranjal Route110 Guayaquil – Taura Route114 General Information131 Message from Gloria Gallardo
Zavala, president of the Public and Municipal Company of Tourism, Civic Promotion and International Relations of Guayaquil
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GuayaquilIs my destination to enjoy nature
Introduction
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Guayaquil, seated in an alluvial plain, boasts of various tropical land-based and aquatic ecosystems, of which the mangrove marshes, considered
a transition between water and land, are among the its most striking resources.
The Gulf of Guayaquil, the largest national reserve in this ecosystem, contains a wide variety of mangrove species, such as the Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle), the Black (Avicennia germinans), Jeli (Conocarpus erectus), Caballero (Rhizophora harrisonii), and White (Laguncularia racemosa). These mangroves are home to particular flora ay fauna that help sustain other environments and provide jobs for thousands of inhabitants that fish, shrimp, crab and clam to sustain their families.
Another important ecosystem that embraces our city is the Dry Tropical Forest, which is home to such emblematic trees as the Guayacan, the Ceibo, the Algarrabo, and the Guachapeli. Such trees have long contributed to the natural landscape and to the identity of the mountains and hills that surround the city.
Our city grew thanks to the resources of the mangroves, using wood harvested from swamps as posts to build docks and housings/moorings. The Dry Forest also provided better wood from which homes and commercial buildings were constructed. This same wood was also used to construct river vessels, which helped establish Guayaquil as one of the major ports and shipyards in South America.
Regarding the fauna, various species inhabit Guayaquil’s surrounding hills. Endemic to the area, animals such as the Guayaquil Parrot (Ara ambigua guayaquilensis), the Coastal Monkey (Cebus albifrons) the cuchucho (Nasua
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narica) and the Guayaquil Squirrel (Sciurus stramineus) have come to characterize these environments.
It is imperative to point out that the Guayas River is the key protagonist among Guayaquil’s natural environments, as it is the country’s most important drainage basin and one of its largest fresh water sources flowing
into the Pacific Ocean. One of the continent’s largest estuaries forms where this river joins the sea, rendering the area a special interest site for fishing and harvesting bio-aquatic species.
Due to the importance of such areas, the city, through both public and private funding, has designated several ecosystems
• Puna, is a beautiful island, blessed with a perfect geographic location.
• Isla Santay, Eco villages.
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as protected natural resources. Examples include protected forests such as the Cerro Blanco Forest, the Bosqueira (Lago de Capeira), the Cerro San Eduardo and the Cerro Azul; National Parks like Parque Lago (Chongon Reservoir), Los Samanes, Santay Island; and wildlife reserves such as Manglares El Salado are also included.
Such efforts, among others, aim to preserve Guayaquil’s native ecosystems and ensure the natural legacy of its people.
Thanks to its geographic location, Guayaquil possesses a privileged natural environment. Through this guide, we invite you to discover, enjoy and marvel at this city, your destination to experience nature.
• The beaches located only 1 hour and a half away offer many attractions for tourists.
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8 Emblematic fauna of Guayaquil / Iguana
IguanaScientific name: Iguana, Iguana.
Common name: Green Iguana. Family: Iguanidae.
The common green Iguana, found throughout the tropical and subtropical Americas, lives in
diverse forest habitats. It can weigh more than 5 kilograms, and from head to tail can measure up to 2 meters long. Additionally, it has a dorsal crest almost 10 centimeters high.
The second species, known as the naked neck iguana (Delicatissima), is a bit smaller in both size and crest, and inhabits the humid and dry jungles of the Southern Antilles.
The iguana is a classic species in Guayaquil, with a large population inhabiting natural settings throughout the city. Due to its abundance, it has become an icon in many areas. One of them, Seminario Park, is located in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Pedro Apostol, where iguanas rest in in trees and gardens, coexisting in harmony with visitors.
According to biologists, the iguanas have inhabited the area since Colonial times, when the city was founded. Guayaquil, surrounded by water, mangroves and willow trees, provides access to their favorite vegetation. Due to Guayaquil’s proximity to the river, and as iguanas do not constitute a food source, they have thrived in such parks.
The green iguana, also known as “the iguana of Guayaquil”, has earned its friendly reputation due to its sedentary nature, which occurs when the animal climbs down from the trees to seek sunlight. Laying static for about an hour, this cold-blooded animal uses the sun to renew the energy lost when looking for food. During this time of immobility, it rests in an upright position, with its head raised, displaying the crease under its throat.
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10 Emblematic fauna of Guayaquil/ The Parrot
The Guayaquil Parrot belongs to the Psittacidae bird family and is one of two subspecies of the Ara Ambiguus
species. In the wild, the Guayaquil Parrot
Scientific name: Ara ambiguus guayaquilensis. Com-mon name: Great Green Macaw. Family: Psittacidae.
Guayaquil
Parrotinhabits the humid and dry forests of the western Ecuadorian coast. Recognized worldwide as a vulnerable species (Bird Life International, 2004), the parrots reproduce between June and November, nesting inside the Pigio trees (Cavallinesia platanifolia).
Among the primary life cycle characteristics of this sub-species are its social and reproductive behaviors —denominated by many as extreme fidelity. Parrots are said to be monogamous, as they couple for life. If one dies, however, the other loses its reproductive capacity and soon perishes due to depression.
The most important conservation sites for
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the Jaguar.The Jambeli Foundation also works
toward the preservation of the Guayaquil Parrot by developing reproduction methods meant to maintain a captive population, which will later be introduced to its natural habitat.
Other organizations from Guayaquil and its surroundings, such as Parque Historico, the Public Company of Urban Parks and Public Spaces, and the Botanical Gardens, carry out awareness and preservation programs for this species, which represents a symbol of great importance to the city.
this sub-specie are located in the provinces of Guayas and Santa Elena. These sectors include the southern part of the Chongon-Colonche mountain range and especially the Cerro Blanco Protected Forest, located in the western sub-division of Guayaquil.
To support the conservation of the species, efforts have also focused on captive reproduction, with several foundations implementing rescue programs. For example, the Pro-Bosque Foundation implements reforestation programs in Cerro Blanco, located at the western part of Guayaquil, in order to preserve an adequate environment for such species as the Guayaquil Parrot and
12 Emblematic flower of Guayaquil / Encyclia Angustiloba Schtlr Orquid
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1 4 Emblematic flower of Guayaquil / Encyclia Angustiloba Schtlr Orquid
Encyclia Angustiloba Schltr, an orchid species endemic to Guayas Province, and the only such orchid among
4,032 types that grow in the different ecosystems of Ecuador, was designated as the emblematic flower of the city.
This designation was made through a resolution issued by the Cantonal Council of Guayaquil. It followed a request made to Mayor Jaime Nebot Saadi by Gloria Gallardo, Municipal Director of Tourism and Civic Promotion, who, together with the Botanical Gardens and the Ecuadorian Orchid Association, issued a scientific report highlighting the endemic condition of this orchid and its importance to the ecosystem.
The Ecuadorian Orchid Association was established on September 17, 1974, and is considered a pioneer among the conservationist and ecological institutions of Ecuador.
Dry forests containing Carob and Cabo de Hacha trees, which grow in the savannahs and hills (Cerro Blanco, Cerro Azul Cerro Colorado and Santay Island) surrounding the city, constitute these orchids’ natural habitats.
This orchid, which flowers between April and August, lives from two to five years. Its onion shape, numerous small flowers, reddish-brown sepals and petals, and white trim characterize it.
In tribute to its denomination and also in homage to its symbolism as the city’s emblematic flower, the Cantonal Council, during a session held on March 27, 2014, voted to erect a sculpture in its honor.
Guayaquil is preparing to host the Twenty-second World Orchid Conference (WOC).
THE ORCHIDS OF GUAYAQUIL Ecuador, rich in orchids, was named “Country of Orchids” due the diversity of its 4,032 species (1,714 of which are endemic). In absolute terms, Ecuador is the country containing the most orchid species on the planet, home to four of the five orchid families.
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NATURAL ATTRACTIONS
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HISTORY: During the Colonial times the Seminario Park was the Arms Square of the then called New Town, which was established after moving from the old town that was located at the foot of Santa Ana Hill, in 1690.
The paving blocks evoke the urban images of the colonial times.
In 1692, the Municipality started the layout of the park by demarcating the boundaries of the Arms Square and the construction of the main church that was completed in 1695 right in the place where the Cathedral is located today.
The square kept that name for almost two centuries until the first half of the 18th century. During that time several patriotic events were held in the park, and also bullfights, among others.
During the 19th century, in 1868, the current park was built. Its floor had a large star of eight points, and for this, it was called Plaza de la Estrella (Star Square). Twenty-one years later, in 1889, an equestrian monument in honor of Simon Bolivar was built; thus, the square was renamed as Bolivar Square. By 1895, the philanthropist Manuel Seminario made a patriotic donation with the purpose of giving the statue a dignified enclosure such as a closing gate, benches, lanterns, among other things. After this the park was completely renovated, and took the surname of this citizen.
ATTRACTIOnS: Also known as Parque
ParkSeminario
Address: Chimborazo avenue and Clemente Ballén street - Parish: Rocafuerte.
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• Iguanas are a natural attraction and symbol of the park, these animals live in harmony with tourist and visitors, and they walk around the park in total calm and peace.
de las Iguanas (Iguana Park) due to the reptiles that live in that place. The site has its own charm because of its natural environment formed by large palm trees, almond trees, and an artificial lagoon in which goldfish swim. There are also several statues.
The main monument is the one of Simon Bolivar mounted on a horse. In the southeast corner there is a sculpture of two wild boars fighting, donated by the Chinese colony and designed by French sculptor Virgil Chaudejeaug. Near the gate that overlooks Clemente Ballen street is the famous octagonal “Roundabout” built of wrought iron and
• Seminario Park mixes nature, tradition and beauty. The squirrel is one of the many species you can find in the park.
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• The iguana of Guayaquil is the main attraction of the Seminario Park.
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• Iguana of Guayaquil.
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casted in the workshops of Van Dosme of France in 1882. The sculpture of Moorish-style is adorned with allegorical filigree, whose top is crowned by an ornamentation of iron with a red central dome. The site has been used for several cultural events including the performance of musical bands of the city during the holidays.
IGUAnAS A nATURAL ATTRACTIOnThe iguana is a classic species of Guayaquil,
and is seen in different areas of the city. According to biologists, since the early days, during colonial times, they established themselves because the city is near water, mangroves and willow trees, of which their fruits are their favorite food. Their presence in the parks is due to the proximity of the river and that they are not pursued as food. They are not considered edible.
Seminario Park is also known as Iguana Park, since dozens of iguanas live in its ornate gardens. According to tourists they give a prehistoric, natural ambiance to the park. The reptiles that measure up to 1 meter in length are the main attraction of the park and mingle amiably among the people.
The friendly nature of the green iguana, known as the “Iguana from Guayaquil, occurs when the reptile comes down from a tree to warm itself in an open area and remains still for about an hour. Since reptiles are cold blooded they need the warmth of the sun to restore the energy spent while looking for food. During this inactive state they assume an upright pose with the head lifted, fully showing the fold of skin under their throat.
• Iguanas and the “Tortura Mordedora” (Biter Turtle).
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Gardens of the
Simón Bolívar pierAddress: Simon Bolivar Pier, near Imbabura Street.
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HISTORY: The gardens of the Malecón Simón Bolívar were implemented by the Municipality of Guayaquil in the process of remodeling the so-called “Malecón 2000” under the project of urban regeneration in the city.
Its opening took place on October 30th. 2001. The construction site was fulfilled by the “Malecón 2000” Foundation that gave to the city a green section that complements the urban supply to the project, offering routes
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through the highest diversity of gardens . The purpose of these gardens is to provide the city -in its center zone- a green space that becomes a natural lung in which in the middle of an ecological environment, along the Guayas River, you can appreciate the flora and fauna of the coastal region of Ecuador.
In recognition of this municipal work, the Panamerican Health Organization (PAHO) described the area as “a healthy space for an
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active lifestyle and health care” as testified by a plaque, located in the sector .
(Paragraph already) - from Imbabura street to Loja street, where the Miniature Museum “Guayaquil in History” is located, the Malecón cinema and the Cultural Center Simon Bolivar.
This large green space, made up as an oasis of peace - for visitors, can be appreciated from the top of the boardwalk that runs along the river, like in the lower part, areas that are connected by cobbled roads, paved roads and wooden bridges, giving an ecological touch
to the area.In the area are situated the pre-Columbian
Squares and Neoclassical where the lampposts and pools of the old Malecón are preserved.
In the area, as noted on an allusive plaque to the subject, has been developed an elliptical space of classical connotations, which are used as entrance to the Malecón Gardens, alluding to “a Western world of rational systems approach and apprehension of the natural world . “
In this space there is also a sculpture called “Faun and Vacancy” from the Ecuadorian
• The gardens hold 350 species of native vegetation.
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sculptor Luis Veloz, created in 1918, which alludes the visit of the famous Spanish dancer Tortola Valencia to Guayaquil, who between 1922 and 1930 made presentations in Olmedo and Eden theaters.
In the Gardens area, in the middle of circle of plants, a bust stands in tribute to the Guayaquileño naturalist Pedro Franco Dávila , founder of the first Natural History Museum that was in Madrid that opened to the public on November 4, 1776 and whose work as an expert collector in Natural Sciences has not been equaled until today.
ATTRACTIOnS: In these Gardens the diversity of over 350 native plant species that have been introduced into the country can be appreciated.
Additionally has an artificial stream and a pond where there are ducks, geese and fish.
In a pond there is a small replica of a Manta raft that is one of the first sailing vessels used by the natives of the Ecuadorian coast.
The circuit also has a set pedestrian paths of 1.5 kilometers long, which have been adapted large trees with shade, in addition the are pools, bridges, ramps, trails and contemplation and rest areas, supported in public spaces such as
plazas, plazas, gazebos, docks, pergolas and
stands.T h e p l a c e h a s a
loudspeakers system that is used only for special exhibitions and
that emits sounds that recreate the ecological ambiance of the botanical sector concerned.
In the area around the Tomás Martínez street (under the parking area), on the ground floor, is the Gardens area which are accessed by trails clearly marked .
There is a native trees zone or introduced to the country for the coastal zone, such as the so-called “Big Fruit Tree” called like this to trees in excess of 8 meters high. Among them are: mangoes, almonds, pechiche, orange and mamey.
In addition there are smaller trees of other fruits such as lemon, lime, cherry, Chinese plum, wild blackberry and soursop.
In another plants space there are species diversity among which are: isoras, bromeliads, Alcedo, monkey tail, crotillo, chifleras, hand tiger, papyrus, amancay, kisses and denominas “yellow shrimp” by the way its flower looks like this crustacean.
As for trees, there are: cedar trees, alcedos,
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• Ducks, birds and other species live in the artificial lagoon.
• Birds and several flowers can also be found around the gardens.
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and rain trees, named for the yellow flowers that grow in clusters.
There is another area for Conifer species that currently has few species adapted to tropical climates.
In this area, there are also small plantations called “economic use” because traditionally were and are the basis of production and coastal economy of the coastal zone as coffee, cocoa and bananas.
On special occasions in the sector stands a replica of the traditional cane houses of the ecuadorian field, which below there are animals like cows, goats, chickens, horses, among others.
There is another designated area to the palm tree species that are a group of evergreen foliage plants and fibrous trunk whose habitats are in the tropical or subtropical zones. Here are a variety of palms and palm trees.
There are also other areas defined where the diversity of ferns, pines, cacti and bonsai can be appreciated.
SERvICES: The walkways ensure the circulation of the elderly, children and people with disabilities.
It also has guidance signaling, didactic signage, surveillance, restaurants, bars and bathrooms.
• Butterflies are among the many species that live in the gardens Photo: Carlos Julio González
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• The gardens hold 350 species of native vegetation
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HISTORY: According to the Ecuadorian Encyclopedia, written by historian Efrén Avilés Pino, early in 1950, the park was a racetrack,
Urban Attractions / Forestal Park
ParkForestal which disappeared after another was built in
the northern part of the city. Later, several soccer fields were built in its place.
Some time later, upon completion of the section of Quito avenue joining Puerto Nuevo, the Forestal park was built at its current location, and contained numerous plants, trees, and an island lagoon that offered boat rides to visitors. In 1963, due to poor municipal management, the park was abandoned and turned into a dump.
In 1968, President José María Velasco
Address: Quito avenue and El Oro street, south of the city. Parish: Ximena. Opening hours: Tuesday to sunday from 07h00 to 19h00
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Ibarra, during his fifth term, mandated the total restoration and redesign of the park, as well as the construction of the Civic Center Theatre, which began on October 9, 1970. The work progressed slowly. Years later, nearly by the end of the decade, the administration of Mayor Antonio Hanna reached an agreement with the Central Bank of Guayaquil to fund the project. With this money, green areas and the lagoon were renovated, and various plazas constructed for art exhibitions and cultural activities.
At the end of 1981, thanks to the support of president Jaime Roldós Aguilera, the construction of an Olympic swimming pool began on land located on the corner of Portete and Guaranda Streets. This facility was meant to serve as venue for the World Swimming Championships of 1982.
In 1992, Mayor León Febres-Cordero began a citywide renovation process, placing the park within his administration’s Urban Regeneration campaign. On February 26, 2002, during Mayor Jaime Nebot’s first term,
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•The lagoon of the park is the perfect place to take a paddle boat ride
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the project was completed and the park –fully restored– was inaugurated along with the completely rebuilt, remodeled and modernized Civic Center.
ATTRACTIOnS: The park offers recreational areas designed for cultural, educational and entertainment activities. Its diversity of flowers, lush greenery and gardens, and a 450-meter lagoon are key attractions that draw visitors and provide amusement for all ages.
The park spreads across ten hectares, nine of which contain the main grounds, playgrounds and the Plaza de las Artes y Oficios (Arts and Crafts Square), which is home to an experimental arts theater.
In the Arts and Crafts Plaza, tourists can find art exhibits, particularly on select dates and holidays. The Eloy Alfaro Civic Center Theater offers various cultural activities such as recitals, concerts, theater performances, etc.
Renowned Ecuadorean sculptor and painter Oswaldo Guayasamin’s monument, “La Patria Joven” (Young Homeland), is located inside this square. Considered one of the most important modern art pieces in Guayaquil, the column pays tribute to the Heroes of the Independence of Guayaquil. An additional sculpture, a mythological animal also adorns the square.
For added entertainment, the park offers playgrounds, rest areas, walkways, a small fishpond, a horse trail and an observation point. Additionally, two swimming pools with their respective stands—often used for swimming championships—are available for the recreation of children and adults.
SERvICES: For only $2.00 per half hour, visitors can take guided boat rides in the lagoon located at the center of the park. Thirty pedal boats with 4-person capacities are available as an additional option. Photo: Carlos Julio González
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Botanical Garden ofGuayaquil
HISTORY: The people of Guayaquil have driven this project since 1979. After ten years of rigorous effort, the Botanical Garden was opened to the public. Since then, thousands of national and international tourists have visited the site.
ATTRACTIOnS: Guayaquil’s Botanical Gardens, spread across five hectares, exhibit scientific collections of live plants, which are grown for their conservation, investigation, dissemination and learning.
Here, visitors will observe approximately 324 plant species in their natural habitats, including timber and fruit trees, and ornamental and exotic plants. Visitors can also observe
73 bird species year round. Additionally, an observation point overlooks both the Daule and Babahoyo rivers.
FAUnA: Bird species include the Scarlet and Blue-yellow Parrot, the Amazon Yellow Crown, Alinaranka and Harinosa Parrots, Frenticastaño Macaws, parakeets, Red Bill Parrots, Perico Cabecioscuro and Bluehead Parrot.
Mammals include white and black Capuchin Monkeys, Manto Rojo Chichico, and Squirrel Monkeys.
FISH: Duck fish, Raspabalsas, Coridora, Severum, Longfish, Gancho Rojo, Moneda, Palo de Golf, Leoporino Lstado and Red Piranha in
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Address: Francisco de Orellana avenue, 24 ANE street (Las Orquideas Citadel)Parish: Pascuales. Opening Hours: Monday to sunday from 08h00 to 16h00.
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• There are approximately 324 plant species that can be observed in their natural habitat, also timber and fruit trees, ornamental and exotic plants.
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• The garden has a botanical sample of several Ecuadorian plant species, particularly from the tropical region of the coast, like palm trees.
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addition to such reptiles as land and water turtles.
FLORA: The Botanical Gardens offers a sampling of several Ecuadorian plant species, particularly from the tropical coast region. Here, visitors can appreciate 324 perfectly identified native and non-native trees, palms, cacti, fruit trees, ornamental plants, and tropical exotic plants in their natural habitats.
The Botanical Gardens’ main attraction is orchids, including collections from the Ecuadorian Orchidaceae family. Other species include native Bromeliads, Tillandsias, Heliconias, Lotus flowers, and Nepenthe, which is a carnivorous plant brought from Madagascar.
ACTIvITIES: Permanent orchid (containing over 50 species) and medicinal plant exhibits.
Services: Group tours should be arranged in advance in order to schedule specialized guide services.
PHOnE nUMBERS: +593 (04) 289-9689 / +593 (04) 289-9933.
• Catteya Maxima Orquid.
• Encyclia Angustiloba Orquid.
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Samanes
Address: Francisco de Orellana avenue and Teodoro Alvarado Olea street.
Parish: Tarqui, Carbo, Rocafuerte y Olmedo.Opening Hours: Monday to sunday from 06h00,
22h00.
ATTRACTIOnS: The Samanes National Recreation Area, also known as Samanes Park, includes 860.12 hectares of greenery and a memorial site located along the banks of the Guayas River, which provides healthy recreation and sports. The park has 10 km of trails for cycling, walking and running, providing harmonic integration between visitors and nature. Visitors can exercise 24 hours a day and enjoy access to 50 sports venues in one place.
Several soccer fields (18 for adults and 16 for children) fill the area, three of which meet professional standards, and one, the Christian Benitez Betancourt Stadium, named in honor of the late Ecuadorian national team member, includes stadium seating. Additionally, the recreation area boasts 4 basketball courts, 5 volleyball courts, 2 tennis courts, 2 handball courts and 10 multipurpose courts.
The park also contains playgrounds for children and gym equipment for aerobic and anaerobic exercises.
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FLORA: The Park’s terrain has the characteristics of dry forests and houses 193 tree species including Beldaco, Membrillo, Guayacan, Saman, Saiba, Ceibo, Pai Pai, Guachapeli, Samancillo, Coquito, Pigio, Bototillo, Muyuyo, Guasmo and Nigüito (or cherry-tree).
30 plant species have been identified in the park: 17 trees, 9 bushes, and 4 climbing plants.
FAUnA: This recreation site
is rich with fauna, including 48 identified bird species, such as the Mosquerito Coronado bird, the Pipilio, herons, the Playero Coleador, Perico cachetigris, the Mosqueros and Semilleros, ducks and stilts.
CULTURAL ACTIvITIES: The Park includes open spaces for artistic and cultural activities such as exhibits, concerts, street performances and more.
• Samanes Park has 10 km of trails for cycling, walking and running activities, which provides a harmonic integration between the
visitors and nature.
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Address: Km 23 Daule Road. Parish: Pascuales. Opening hours: Mon-day to sunday from 09h00 to 17h00. Price: Adults $6.00, chil-
dren 2 -12 years old and seniors: $3.00.
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HISTORY: The zoo’s official website points out that Nelson Chiriboga’s property officially opened to the public on July 25, 2002. However, its history dates back to the 1980s, when the zoo began sheltering injured birds that had no possibility of returning to their natural habitat; as well as wild pets abandoned by their owners; and animals from other zoos that closed their doors.
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Ten years later, as the number of animals increased, the zoo became a Wildlife Rescue Center sponsored by the then INENFAN (currently Ministry of the Environment). It also serves as a shelter for animals confiscated by the National Police Unit for the Protection of the Environment (U.P.M.A., its acronym in Spanish).
To finance the animals’ food and shelter, the
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zoo opened its doors to the public. It now serves the country as an educational, ecological and tourist attraction, containing the majority of Ecuador’s native flora and fauna.
The zoo, in its conservation efforts, works to rescue and rehabilitate, as well as protect approximately sixty endangered species.
ATTRACTIOnS: El Pantanal Zoo, located 15 minutes from Guayaquil, is a magical place that draws visitors into the animals’ habitats and allows them to closely view very rare species that are worthy of admiration, species that place the zoo at the same level as the best zoos around the world.
During guided tours, visitors can
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• Areas in the zoo allow visitors to see very rare species closely.
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appreciate jungle animals such as a Jaguar, an African lion, a Zebra, a Bengal Tiger, a Puma, an Ocelot and a Spectacled Bear. Andean species include the Llama, the giant Harpy eagle, a Cattle Egret, Black-Chested and Andean eagles, military and dwarf macaws, owls, parrots, flamingos, and the only Macaw of Guayaquil. Among the reptiles, visitors will see a boa, crocodiles and a caiman. In addition to such exotic animals, squirrels, whitetail deer, a coastal wolf, a crab raccoon, and a camel number among the species that attract attention.
Services: Parking lots, souvenir shops and a bar.
Phone number: + 593 (04) 226-7047.
Website: www.zooelpantanal.com
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Mangroves “El Salado” Wildlife Reserve
Puerto HondoAddress: km 18 Vía a la Costa (Coastal Highway). Parish: Tarqui. Opening hours: Monday to sunday
from 08h00 to 16h00.
HISTORY: Established on July 6, 1987, and managed by Fundacion Natura and Pro Bosque to raise awareness about the preservation of green areas and animal species, The Salado Wildlife Reserve is an ecotourism center covering 2,000 hectares.
ATTRACTIOnS: This mangrove habitat offers visitors a restful and healthy diversion in a complete ecological environment that is surrounded by peaceful waters and tranquility. Year-round, its warm climate averages approximately 79-degrees.
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Its main attraction is the estuary and the mangroves. The sea marsh of Puerto Hondo is clean, free of contamination and suitable for swimming.
FLORA: Four major mangrove species thrive within this ecosystem: the Red Mangrove, White Mangrove, Black Mangrove, and Jeli (or button) Mangrove. Additionally, several species of trees, including the Carob tree, and shrubs such as Leucaena, Niguito, and Mate are endemic to the area. Many other plant species also form part of this ecosystem, such as mosses, ferns, lichens, bromeliads and orchids.
FAUnA: The area is home to several species
of mangrove fauna, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and crustaceans.
Among the birds, 115 species have been registered to date, including the Brown Pelican, the frigate, cormorant, several types of egrets (large, snow-white, blue, ribbed) yellow corona herons, yellow Warblers, the Lora Frentirroja (red forehead bird) and Kingfishers. Among migratory birds, the Peregrine Falcon, Osprey and Spotted Beach Sandpiper have been registered.
Among the mammals, squirrels and crab-eating raccoons are common to the area.
A visit to this beautiful site allows direct contact with exotic flora and fauna endemic to the area. Their care is a community effort meant to preserve the remnants of
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• Puerto Hondo estuary is the ideal place to practice sports.
the mangrove forest, which offers continual possibilities for ecotourism.
RECREATIOnAL ACTIvITIES: Due to the estuary’s cleanliness, visitors can swim or take swimming lessons. For $15.00, tourists can enjoy canoe rides (up to 7 people) across the estuary. It includes a guide, an oar and life vests. Kayak trips cost of $4.00.
The sea marsh is also apt for fishing several species such as mullet, croaker, mojarras, and sea bass. Experienced guides lead all fishing activities.
The reserve is also ideal for taking photographs of the scenic beauty of the coastal landscape.
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BEACH RESORT: Puerto Hondo includes a beach resort and recreational center of the same name, which features a waterpark with water slides, waterfalls and water jets. An observation deck overlooks the mangroves as well as a small beach where visitors can swim and enjoy the waters of the Salado Estuary. In addition, a pier and a berth are available for small boats (and canoes), pergolas and parasols.
SERvICES: Cabins with changing rooms and showers are available. At the main entrance, soup kitchens offer typical Ecuadorian dishes for sale.
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• Among the birds, 115 species have been registered at the time in Puerto Hondo.
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46 natural Attractions / Cerro Blanco Protected Forest
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Protected forest
Cerro Blanco
Address: Km 16 Vía a la Costa (Coastal Highway). Parish: Tarqui. Opening
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 08h00 to 16h00. Admission: Tickets for
students or children $3.00; College students, adults: $4.00; seniors: $2.00;
Bike-path: $2.00.
HISTORY: The Cerro Blanco protected forest reserve covers 6,078 hectares within the tropical dry forest ecosystem along Ecuador’s coast. It is located in the extreme southwest area of the Chongon-Colonche mountain range.
The pro Bosque Foundation, a private, non-profit organization, established under a Ministerial Agreement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock on November 9, 1992, manages the reserve in order to protect and rehabilitate the forest.
ATTRACT IOnS : Th i s ecosystem, lush with native tropical dry forest vegetation is part of the Chongon Colonche mountain range. It is home to 54 mammal species, 221 bird species, 8 amphibian species and 12 reptile species. It is also home to more than 700 species of vascular plants, 20% endemic to southwest of Ecuador.
FAUnA: Among 221 bird species, 9 are endangered, including the Guayaquil Parrot (Ara ambiguus
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guayaquilensis), the Hawk (Dorsigris), the Afrazanado Goldfinch, and the Verde Mayor Macaw, symbolic bird of Cerro Blanco.
Among the 54 species of mammals, the protected forest is home to the Jaguar (Panthera onca), the Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata), the Collared Peccary, 6 species of felines and 21 species of bats. Several other kinds of monkeys, reptiles, and insects also inhabit the forest.
FLORA: The protected forest has five categories of “potential natural vegetation”,
including plain dry forests and rocky slopes, moist ravines forests and sub-humid forests of plateaus and peaks. In all, 500 species of vascular plants are endemic to the tropical dry forest region.
SERvICES: Within the Cerro Blanco Protected Forest’s management agenda, the visitors program offers a recreational experience focused on the enjoyment and appreciation of its natural resources, which we all bear responsibility to protect. The Protected Forest also acts as natural laboratory
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• Cerro Blanco Protected Forest’s program offers a recreational experience focused on the enjoyment and appreciation of the resources provided by nature
for students and the public in general, where people can interact with nature with the aim of developing and strengthening a culture of conservation and good management of our natural resources.
An interesting aspect to visiting Cerro Blanco is that it provides the opportunity to go deep into the forest and learn the benefits this ecosystem offers, as well as the possibility to learn of the importance of conservation and protection.
TOURS: Guided treks through nature trails: Higueron Trail (2 hours hiking) $12.00 to
$25.00 (English); Mono Aullador Trail (4-5 hours) $15.00 to $35.00 (English); self-guided tree trail (20 minutes).
Camping: With prior reservations, the Protected Forest’s offers campsites and a cabin for those wishing to spend the night.
RESERvATIOnS: Prospective visitors should send an email clearly indicating date, time and number of people for a chosen trail. They will receive a response regarding availability along with detailed costs for the visit.
Email: [email protected]
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50 Urban Attractions / Parque Lago Recreational Area
Parque LagoRecreational Area
Address: Km 23 Vía a la Costa (Coastal Highway). Parish: Tarqui.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 08h00 to16h30. Admission: $ 1.50 per person.
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HISTORY: The Park belongs to the national system of Protected Areas of Ecuador. It covers 2,283 hectares. Its lake was formed by the dam built as part of the public works project, tranferring water from the Guayas River to the Santa Elena peninsula, which traps the waters both the Chongon and Perdido rivers.
ATTRACTIOnS: The Ministry of Environment declared this nature reserve, which offers different options for ecotourism, as protected in 2003. As a recreational space, it combines nature with sporting activities. The green areas are the most striking parts of the site and can be used for picnics or group barbecues. There are also volleyball courts
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• The lake was formed by the dam that impounds the waters of the Chongon and Perdido rivers.
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and paths for skating or biking. Regarding nature, 40,600 hectares include
the lake, the scrubland and the tropical dry forest, where more than 160 birds live.
FLORA: The Park has deciduous and semi-deciduous lowland forests, and tropical dry forest. Tree species include: Yellow, Native Balsam, Colorado Native, the Native Script, Black Wood, Beldado, native Bamboo, Pigio, Ebony, Zapote’s Dog, Plum, Guayacan, Spine of the Earth, Carob and Pechiche.
FAUnA: 160 species of birds and mammals inhabit the Park. The most common among the birds are parrots, swallows, frigates, White Herons, Ospreys, Kingfishers, pelicans and the native Guayaquil Woodpecker.
Mammals common to the area are white-tailed deer, collared peccary, jaguarondi, anteater bear, Armadillo, endemic puma, crab-eating raccoon, mate head, various bat species, and the traditional savanna squirrel of Guayaquil.
Amphibians and reptiles like the toad,
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• There are 160 species of birds as well as mammals. Among the birds, the most common are the parrots, swallows, frigates.
• The park has volleyball courts and paths for skating or biking.
lizard, iguana, common boa and X snake flourish. Among the fish: tilapia, old blue, bocachico, dica, freshwater lobster, clam, snail, estrellita chica.
ACTIvITIES: In this area the visitor can enjoy watersports such as canoeing, kayaking and sailboarding. In addition, green areas for family outings, picnics, walking, bicycling or skating are available.
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56 Guayaquil and its surroundings /Mangroves The Morro
HISTORY: The Mangroves “El Morro” belongs to the national system of Protected Areas of Ecuador. Created on September 13, 2007, it covers an area of 10,130.16 hectares. Located at the mouth of the Gulf of Guayaquil, its ecosystem, directly influenced by ocean currents along the Pacific Ocean, differs from the interior areas.
ATTRACTIOnS: Boat tours through the estuary offer tourists an appreciation of the refuge’s flora and fauna.
Regarding the flora, four species of mangroves thrive: White, Black, Red, and Jeli. Among the fauna, typical birds such as frigates or Spoonbill herons inhabit the area.
In an open area of the estuary sits the Faraglioni Island, or Isla de los Pajaros (Bird Island). Here, tourists can observe a massive concentration of sea birds such as pelicans, seagulls, and the largest colony of frigates in Ecuador.
Bottlenose dolphins also feed in the area, as the waters are rich with a mix of biodiversity. When they surface to breathe, the spectacle is majestic.
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Mangroves “El Morro”• Boat tours through the estuary to appreciate the flora and fauna of the place.
Another of “El Morro’s” attractions is the Isla de Las Fragatas (Frigate Island). Tours are available and people can visit the observation tower for bird watching.
SERvICES: Several local tourist associations operate boat rides from El Morro:
ROUTE 1-DEPARTURE: El Morro Port. Tour: Mangroves of El Morro Estuary, to observe pink herons, carry out fishing activities and visit the estuary of the dolphins.Duration: 1 h 30 minutes.Cost: $5.00.
ROUTE 2-DEPARTURE: El Morro Port. Tour: Mangroves of El Morro Estuary and El Morro Canal, to see pink herons, participate in fishing activities, visit the estuary of the dolphins and bird Island (Manglesito).Duration: 3 hours.Cost: $8.00.Contacts: Ecomorro’s Tours.Phone number: + 593 (04) 301-0618.Cell phone: + 593 (09) 928-34542.E-mail: [email protected].
PUERTO EL MORRO TOURS.Phone number: + 593 (04) 301-0613.
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• From El Morro Port, different community tourist associations operate, which take tourists for boat rides.
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This annual Festival is held in May, and draws hundreds of domestic and foreign tourists. Carried out with the active participation of the community, members agree that such tourism boosts business productivity while advancing socio-economic development.
This event stimulates the local economy, where more than a dozen fishermen hunt for Lisa fish in El Morro Canal, providing tourist operators the opportunity to sell up to 3,000 fish in every festival. Each fish costs $2.00 or $3.00, depending on size.
Lisa and Seafood Festival
• The Farallones Island offers to the tourist a wonderful birdwatching experience.
Cell phone: + 593 091302594.Web site: www.puertoelmorrotours.com.
COMMUnITY MUSEUMAdmission: FreeLocation: Pier of the port.Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 08h00 to 16h00.Puerto El Morro has an Research Center, housing the remains of crabs, blue crabs and the skeleton of a dolphin, and also bird photographs.
TYPICAL DISHESRoasted or fried Lisa fish accompanied by
roasted or fried plantain and salsa: $2.50 or $3.00. Arroz Marinero (seafood rice): $4.50
60 Guayaquil and its surroundings /Dead Man’s Hill
Address: Km 9, General Villamil Playas - El Morro Road. Parish: El Morro (rural).
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HISTORY: Part of the Hill’s history comes from legends that residents of “El Morro” tell visitors: “Dead Man’s Hill was an ominous place due to surprising band music heard in nearby towns.” Residents also claim the Hill is “haunted”, telling that since the dead were buried fully clothed in clay pots, each midnight their souls return to the Church to pray and then return to their tombs.
Its unique name comes from the peculiar rocky formation that, from a distance, resembles the profile of a person lying down with his hands across his chest. As such, it was baptized as “The Dead Man’s Hill”. Geographically, the place contains a set of three hills approximately 100 meters above sea level.
ATTRACTIOnS: This habitat is magnificent for adventure tours, and ideal for hiking, camping, climbing, cycling and to set out on a pilgrimage to the shrine of the Virgin of the Rock, a nationally recognized place of worship.
ACCESS IS SIMPLE: Visitors ascend several concrete steps that are protected by 15 columns. Along the way, marble plaques narrate the Signs of the Cross, which reveal the Catholic fervor that has always
existed in the parish. From its peak, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of “El Morro”.
FLORA AnD FAUnA: The Hill is also rich in flora and fauna. Various species of trees, including carob, muyuyo, cascol, aromo, plum, juquillo ceibo, and pitajaya are visible. Additionally, animals such as gulls, herons, pelicans, mockingbirds, boobies, and at certain times of the year, sea lions and blue-footed boobies can be appreciated.
DIRECTIOnS: From Guayaquil, travel the Coastal Highway (via
a la costa) to General Villamil
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• The Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Rock is a well-known place in the province and country.
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Playas, located 90 kilometers from the city. From Playas, take El Morro Road. Before arriving to town, a sign on the right side of the road reads, “The Virgin of the Rock”. Follow this ballast road to the parking area.
A bus ride takes approximately two hours. Travelling by car an hour and a half.
SERvICES:Reservations: Buggy rides (two people):
$20.00. Bicycle rides: $7.00 per person.Information:Los Puertos: Phone: + 593 (04) 308-1068 + 593 (09)
996-54288.Email: [email protected]: @LosPuertosec.
64 Guayaquil and its surroundings /Posorja
HISTORY: Posorja is one of the five rural parishes within Guayaquil Canton. It is surrounded by El Morro parish, to the North; the Gulf of Guayaquil to the South; El Morro Canal, to the East and General Villamil (Playas) canton, to the West.
According to the Ecuadorian Encyclopedia, written by historian Efren Aviles Pino, several anecdotes explain the history of its name. However, the most widely accepted by locals is that narrated by Gabriel Pino Roca in his book Legends, Traditions, History and Pages
Address: Km 21, General Villamil-Playas Road. Parish: Posorja (rural).
Posorjaof Guayaquil. It says the name comes from an Aboriginal Princess that led a tribe that settled in that area, called Posorja, which in native language meant “sea foam”.
Another tradition holds that its name originated in colonial times. Back then the parish (formerly known as Punta de Arena) was located near a canal. There, the inhabitants of a nearby farmhouse, led by a Patriarch called Posorja, fought off assaults from the Gulf Pirates, who tried to loot the ships that arrived from Guayaquil.
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ATTRACTIOnS: Posorja, located on El Morro Canal opposite Puna Island in the Gulf of Guayaquil, is one of the main fishing ports in Guayas Province.
This rural parish, which was originally a Guayaquil beach resort whose population thrived on fishing, is now a tourist destination. Its primary attraction is boat tours to the
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Farrallones Island (30 minutes).The parish is worth visiting, due to its rich
fauna. There, the visitor can see multitudes of birds such as herons, boobies, frigates, pelicans, etc. Bottlenose dolphins also frequent the area, often accompanying tourists along the way to the Island.
• Posorja is one of the main fishing ports in the Guayas
• Posorja is place worth visiting, due to its rich fauna. There, the visitor can see lots of birds such as herons, boobies, frigates, pelicans, etc. “Bottlenose” dolphins
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BeachVaradero
Address: Km 17, General Villamil-Playas RoadParish: Posorja (rural)
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HISTORY: Varadero Beach once had 24 cabins in which the locals offered meals in an informal and disorganized way. In 2010, the Municipality of Guayaquil placed the area within its Urban Regeneration plan and turned the sector into a comfortable and functional tourist site.
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ATTRACTIOnS: Varadero Beach is popular with tourists thanks to the splendor of the 2.5 KM beach, which offers privileged weather and comfortable facilities, including a shell-shaped beachfront food court made of Muyuyo (local wood); a place where visitors can taste gastronomic coastal delicacies.
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• The access road to the Restaurant areas is decorated with endemic flowers from the Coast.
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At low tide, natural tidal pools offer enjoyment for children. A cliff is located at one side of the beach, and at the lower part of the hill a spacious area is often used for beach soccer.
Services: A local market offers a variety of items and has 24 restaurants; 21 seafood dishes, 2 cocktail places and an ice cream shop. 3 ramps provide access to the beach, which is dotted by 4 Lifeguard tower stations, parasol rentals, playgrounds, consignment lockers, parking lots, a reserve area, showers, pergolas and 10 cabins with hammocks.
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National Recreational Area
Santay Island
Guayaquil and its surroundings / Santay Island national Recreational Area
Address: Located 800 meters opposite to Guayaquil. Parish: San Jacinto de Santay. Cantón: Duran. Ecoaldea (eco-village) hours: From 06h00 to 17h00 (return from the Island until 18h00. Bascule bridge
hours: from 06h00 to 21h00
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ACCESS: Visitors can access the Island by foot, bicycle or by boat. Pedestrian or bike access is across a bridge located in Guayaquil, on El Oro Street, next to the river. For river access, tourist boats are anchored to docks at the Guayaquil Yacht Club, located diagonally from the Municipal Palace (Palmeras de Santay Cooperative).
Phone number: +539 (09) 865-47034
HISTORY: Santay Island spreads across 2,179 hectares. A population of fifty-six families, approximately 210 people inhabit the island, living in various ecoaldeas (eco-villages).
In 1940, the Island was known for its rice and cattle production. From the mid 1990s, the Ecological Committee of the Coast, a non-governmental environmental organization of Guayaquil, together with the community, carried out an organizational strengthening project. Among several achievements, it led to the establishment of the Original Settlers Association called “San Jacinto de Santay”, and the construction of a Community Center and a school.
Beyond local, regional and national recognition for its ecological characteristics and its population’s dedication to conservation, Santay was recognized internationally as a Ramsar place, an award highlighting the importance of these ecosystems as fundamental for global conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
• Santay Island has an area of 2.179 hectares where 56 families inhabit; 210 people approximately, distributed in Ecoaldeas
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The distinction was awarded on October 10, 2000, declaring Ecuador’s sixth wetland, one that encompasses 4,705 hectares. On February 20, 2010, the Island became a Protected Area and is part of the National System of Protected Areas as a National Recreational Area.
Connecting roads: A pedestrian bridge measuring 840 meters connects Guayaquil and Santay Island. Its purpose of which is to improve the standard of living on the Island and to promote tourism in in this ecological environment, which is characterized by its mangroves and its diverse fauna and flora.
The bridge is a drawbridge, which rises in order to allow safe navigation of riverboats. A parking lot is located at the point of access in Guayaquil.
ATTRACTIOnS: One of the main attractions is the new crocodile habitat, containing reptiles measuring approximately 6 meters and weighing 200 pounds, all transported from the Esmeraldas province. The enclosure, located next to the Eco-village, is a
large natural lagoon with perimeter fencing constructed with wooden slats and triple galvanized mesh, providing safety for all tourists. The habitat is divided in two sectors, one for female crocodiles and the other for only males.
The Island is also home to 85 bird species, 12 reptiles, such as the boa and the iguana; mammals includethe raccoon, the anteater and the bat. Catfish, sea bass, tilapias, which are sold for consumption, form the aquatic fauna. Species like the black mangrove, guachapeli and Saman trees (endemic species) can also thrive.
SERvICES: The Island has ecological trails made of a plastic-wood blend that lead to an observation tower, cabin accommodations, a food prep area, a health center, a recycling center, a tourist office and a park ranger station.
ADMISSIOn: Admission is free. Visitors pay only restaurant services. The community eatery offers refreshments and several traditional a la Carte dishes such as mixed ceviche, Seco de Pollo (chicken dish) and fried fish.
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• The crocodile station is located next to the Eco-village, is a large natural lagoon that provides safety to the visitors.
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• Inside the island there’s an ecological trails which takes you to the Crocodile Station
• The island has large bicycle roads.
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HISTORY: The Central Bank of Ecuador built the Historic Park as a theme park in 1997, on 8 hectares along the banks of the Guayas River. It’s mission had educational, cultural, environmental, recreational and tourist purposes. It is aimed at exhibiting the history and culture of the old Guayaquil Province, the Guayaquil that emerged at the end of the colonial times. It also captures the beginning of the republic’s country life (spanning along
the coast in provinces such as Los Rios, El Oro and part of Manabi) between the XIX and XX centuries.
The site also recreates the architecture, traditions and the urban and rural life of the Guayaquil of those times, back dropped by a beautiful park of diverse vegetation that forms different natural and wildlife areas with their respective flora and fauna.
Its history dates back to the beginnings of
HistoricAddress: Central Avenue and Rio Esmeraldas Avenue (Samborondon Way).
Parish: La Puntilla, Samborondon Canton. Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 09h00 to 16h30. Admission: Free
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• Visitors can enjoy beautiful sunsets.
• The site recreates the architecture, traditions and the urban and rural life of the Guayaquil of the XIX and XX centuries
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1980, when Olaf Holm, director of the Central Bank’s Anthropology Museum, was notified of the pending demolition of four buildings of great historic value. Instead of demolishing them, he suggested they be used in a tourist-cultural project to be developed to reflect the architecture of the city. As such, the buildings were dismantled and stored in the bank until construction began on the project.
The Special Projects Unit of the Central Bank inaugurated the work on June 15, 1997, after developing different areas of the park in stages. In October 1999, the Wildlife area was opened; in October 2000, the Territorial Bank and the Lavayen Paredes House; in November 2000, the Traditions area; in November 2002, the Urban Architectonic area and the Pier 1900; in July 2005, the Julian Coronel House; in June 2006, the chapel of the Corazon de Jesus Hospice.
The Public Company of Natural Parks and Public Spaces took over the administration on June 14, 2012, maintaining its same mission.
ATTRACTIOnS: Visitors can get a taste of the old days at the Historic Park. Different habitats such as the woods, the countryside and the city, in which people of the old province of Guayaquil once conducted daily activities, are portrayed. They resemble the so-called “Golden Age” of the main port of Ecuador, during which its principal activity was the commercialization of cocoa.
Visitors can enjoy the history of Guayaquil in three defined areas:
1) WILDLIFE AREA: This reserve is spread across approximately four hectares and recreates the natural habitat. More than 50 species of
• The Park mixes architecture, traditions with beautiful wild-life areas with their respective flora and fauna.
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birds, mammals and other animals, all of which are naturally found in such wooded areas and some of which are in danger of extinction, make their homes in this area.
Birds found in the area include parrots, a Harpy eagle (endangered species), a coastal Toucan, and Maria and masked ducks. Mammals such as sloths, ocelots, deer, spider monkeys, tapirs and collared sainos (wild boar) live in the wildlife area. Reptiles include the coastal crocodile and spectacled caimans.
Walk-tours through the wildlife area are done on an elevated trail that allows real contact with the ecosystem without causing discomfort to the visitors or the animals. 23 themed stops occur during the tour, in order to admire each species individually.
Regarding the flora, tourists can admire mangroves, which constitute the predominant plant specie of the Ecuadorian coast—a region of great ecological wealth—in all varieties.
The area has an
observation point of 11 meters high, where visitors can enjoy a formidable view of the woods and the sounds of life in this paradise.
2) URBAn ARCHITECTOnIC AREA: This area recreates the wealthy times of Guayaquil from the early decades of the XX century, when the city enjoyed an economic boom thanks to the growth and exportation of cocoa, which brought prosperity to the city and its surrounding farms.
To entertain visitors, live theatrical performances that represent daily life of old Guayaquil take place on weekends. Actors dress in French style clothes, which were fashionable at the time. Street vendors sell sweets and tobacco in this area. A reproduction of an electric train, which is pulled by mules, can also be enjoyed.
Regarding the architecture of Guayaquil, there is an exhibition of several city buildings; rebuilt and modernized at the beginnings of the XX century after the great fire of 1896 nearly almost destroyed them. Among the homes on display is the Julian Coronel House, built between 1899 and 1900. Its first floor was once used for commercial shops and the second for residential purposes. The Territorial Bank, built in 1886 and made of wood and zinc, which stood out for its spacious and beautiful hall, is also displayed. The Bank was operational until 1980.
Other houses on exhibit include the Lavayen Paredes House, known as “La Casa Verde” (the green house), which belonged to a family of cocoa and coffee plantation owners, and was used as their residence. Currently, the house
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offers workshops for traditional crafts and has an exhibition area showing the history of the building, including its rescue and restoration. The Corazon de Jesus Hospice, which began its construction on June 24, 1889, was inaugurated on June 25, 1892, as a place for social assistance. Made of wood and masonry (in the lower part), the hospice operated until 1982. Tourists admire the building for its proportions and beauty.
These houses were rescued as Cultural Heritage, and allow tourists to learn about the urban life of the old time Guayaquil. Museums, restaurants, coffee shops, bank agencies, workshops, audiovisual rooms and exhibitions are included among the attractions.
One such attraction is the Urban Car, once
the main form of transportation during the old days. 715 linear meters of rail tracks have been installed. The car is a replica of one used in 1866 that was formed by trams and pulled by mules or horses.
The Station constitutes the link between the Wildlife and the Urban Architectural areas, constituting the main entrance to the park from the river, which offers a breathtaking landscape. The building, made of Moral and Chanul lumber, is an historic architectural reference for its four-sided roofs and central towers, very traditional of that era.
Pier 1900 is one of the Park’s main draws, transporting tourists back in time. The place is cobbled with 270 original stones that were used on the streets of yesteryear. Lampposts with
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lanterns, and buildings with tiled zinc roofs and rippled eaves –typical of the times– complete the realistic ambience of that time.
3) TRADITIOnAL AREA: Two hectares of total space house this place of reminiscence, where visitors can learn of Guayaquil’s urban history as well as its rural, country life.
Tourists will be immersed in the era known as “Pepa de Oro”, a time of the cocoa boom. Here they will be guided through a cocoa farm in where they can observe the entire production process of chocolate.
The Rural Area exhibits the productive life of the agricultural people of the coast, showing orchards as the region’s main products. Country architecture is reflected in the farmhouse “San
Juan” (landlord’s residence), varied country houses (farmworkers’ residences) and poultry pens, all integrated into the plantation environment—a lifestyle that was fundamental to the development of the country.
Within the Traditional Area are ethno-botanical orchards that have a large variety of aromatic, medicinal and industrial plants, as well as fruits, vegetables and spices. The growth of these plants is carried out in a specialized plant nursery in order to foster the knowledge of the medicinal properties of the native plants of the old province of Guayaquil.
To learn about the principles of agro-ecological management, the ethno-botanical orchards contain areas that show the different recycling processes of organic waste. They include a composting area, allopathic principles of the plants, association and rotation of crops, as well as the quail cycle.Phone numbers: +593 (04) 283-2958, +593 (04) 283-5356.
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• There is an exhibition of several houses of the city that was rebuilt and modernized at the beginnings of the XX century.
• One of the attractions is the Urban Car that was the main form of transportation during the old days.
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Puná IslandDeparture from Posorja: Km 21, General Villamil Playas Road. Departure from El Morro: Km 9, General Villamil Playas Road.
Puná Island is part of the Guayaquil Canton, a parish, according to the political division of the Guayas province. It became a parish on October 13, 1845, and its patron saint is the Virgin of Las Mercedes.
HISTORY: According to the Ecuadorian encyclopedia, written by historian Efrén Avilés, Puná Island was the main settlement of the Punáes ancient culture, which was formed by brave warriors who were ruled by Tumbala; a tribe that resisted the conquest of the Incas.
History tells that when the Spaniards, led by Francisco Pizarro, arrived in 1532, the indigenous people of the area called Tumbes or Punáes, inhabited the island. They spoke a different language than neighboring tribes, one that went undocumented and is therefore a non-classified language.
During the times of the Spanish conquest, the Battle of Puná took place in April of 1531. Francisco Pizarro led the confrontation, one in which Tumbes Aborigines resisted the Spanish conquerors’ attack.
Puná Island, an area of great biodiversity, including five mangrove species, was declared a protected area in 2009.
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GEOGRAPHY: The Island is the largest in the Gulf of Guayaquil, its area measuring approximately 920 square meters. Its northeast coast is the closest to the continent. The island, formed by volcanic rocks, was created
by the accumulation of recent materials over an older core. Situated at the mouth of the Gulf, between the point of The Morro and the coast of the province of The Oro, it is separated from the land by the Jambelí Canal to the
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southeast, and by The Morro Canal to the northeast.
The weather, influenced by the Humboldt Current, is tropical and dry. The most important location is Puná, located at the northeast of the Island. Fishing is one of the main activities.
ATTRACTIOnS: Fishermen
and shell collectors inhabit this picturesque island. Their peak season is between January and May. Puná is also considered a tourist destination for its natural and cultural attractions, offering ecotourism and beaches. Its archeological sites correspond to the Punáes original settlements,
comprised of remnants of aborigine culture that inhabited the Island during the XV century.
FAUnA: Due to its large variety of avifauna, the island is considered an ecological reserve that houses the following species: seagulls, pink herons, white herons, pelicans, albatross, cucube, blue-footed boobies, cormorants, sea swallows, zarapitos and other migrating birds.
ACTIvITIES: Visitors can enjoy an approximately 30-minute boat ride in from Posorja. On the island, beach restaurants are plentiful, and accommodations are available at the “Catoir” eco-camp, located at the upper part of the town. Expert native guides, tourist information, lifeguard towers and river transportation are also offered. During tours, visitors will visit the Farallones islets (rocks of great magnitude), home to sea birds like blue-footed boobies and an abundance of pelicans.
There are also tours from Posorja to observe the dolphins, which show their beauty doing their aquatic dances. People can visit the Pajaros Island, located at the main arm of the Guayas River, where the beauty and color of the frigate colonies can be closely appreciated.
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TOURS: Subida Alta: Measuring
2 kilometers and located at the southeast part of the island, Subida Alta offers a marvelous view of the Posorja coastline, and of the island’s large beach.
Services there include cabin-restaurants, located at the upper part of the area, accommodations, expert native guides, a research center, tourist signage,
• Access bridge to Puná.
• Puná is the largest island in the Gulf of Guayaquil with an approximate extension of 920 square meters.
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lifeguard towers and river transportation. Visitors can also tour an archeological site and an aborigine-Spanish cemetery (towards Zambapalo hill, reservation in advance). Boat service from Posorja provides access to the island.
Cauchiche: Is located in the western part of the island, opposite the rural parish of Posorja. During tours, visitors can observe dolphins, appreciate the Farallones islets and walk the beaches. Cauchiche has restaurants made with local materials, a tourist inn, the “Tumbala” eco-camp, expert native guides, as well as a tourist information center, lifeguard towers and river transportation. Boat is access is provided from Posorja (40 min.).
Estero de Boca: Tourists can access the Estero de Boca by foot or car from Cauchiche. There, a wooden pedestrian bridge provides final access to the area. By sea, boats depart from beaches that are surrounded by an estuary and mangroves. From Data, the ride lasts approximately 40 minutes.
The community includes two houses, each 150 years old, that belong to Elio Quinde and Mercedes Quinde Torres. Elio Quinde owns a collection of relics from the colonial times and the early
days of the republic.
Bellavista: the “Bellavista A n c e s t r a l A b o r i g i n e Commune” has a beautiful landscape that can be appreciated from the area’s upper por t ion . Beach restaurants and the “Catoir” eco-camp are located here, as well as expert native guides, tourist signage, lifeguard towers and river transportation. Tourists can also visit an aborigine cemetery (reservation in advance). To access the beach, the Boca Estuary has to be crossed by boat. The return trip must be at high tide. From Data, it is an approximately 25-minute ride.
Chirimoya Festival: every June, the Puná Island is filled with joy and color to open its door to the visitors for the celebration of the Chirimoya (traditional fruit) Festival.
Contacts: “Pelicano” Outboard Motors Owners Association
Phone numbers: +539 (04) 511-3759/ +593 (09) 971-03462.
Email: [email protected].
TRAnSPORTATIOnDepartures:- From the Land Terminal
of Guayaquil, by the Posorja Transport Cooperative.
Duration: 2h30 minutes.
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Guayaquil is the center of a cocoa economy par excellence. Exported since Colonial times, cocoa has been key to its economic growth for more than 400
years. Currently, Guayaquil continues to be the center point for its distribution and commerce.
Guayaquil possesses a complete cocoa shipyard and fleet in its maritime port, operational since Guayaquil’s founding, which has given the city-port of Guayaquil a commercial importance of first magnitude. The vast fluvial net that forms the basin of the Guayas River once served as a great economic
highway for cocoa harvests being transported from the farms in boats and steam ships to Guayaquil.
In the old days, Guayaquil lived amidst a constant scent of cocoa. Thus, back in the Golden Age, the exporters that settled in the city had to deal with post-harvest work. This meant drying the cocoa in the sun, removing excess moisture that could cause mold, sieving and shaking the beans to ensure the exportation of clean and well-presented cocoa. This was important for acquiring and maintaining our cocoa’s good fame, which has
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continued to conquer markets worldwide. Numerous European publications emphasize
the quality of certain types of Ecuadorian cocoa, some of which are labeled “Guayaquil”, based on the port of shipment.
The old province of Guayaquil, currently the coastal region, had many plantations from which cocoa production shaped the social and economic base, specifically through tax collection and maritime shipping of cocoa beans. For many years, this helped finance the development of different projects in several provinces throughout the country.
Due to a thriving cocoa industry, several historic events were written with golden letters, such as Guayaquil’s first cry of independence, and the birth of Ecuador as an independent republic. We mention this only as an example that the first banks were established in Guayaquil thanks to money and
resources obtained from cocoa. The work of the farms and the city regarding
the cocoa provided numerous jobs, drawing people from diverse communities. The ethnic mixture of the native culture of the locals, the people from the Sierra region, countrymen, afro-Ecuadorians and the Spaniards fused varied cultural traditions to give birth to a population with its own identity, one which settled in the surroundings of Guayaquil and throughout the Guayas River basin. This population is known as the Montubio Costeño (Coastal Countryman). This natural son of the cocoa activity is characterized by strength and spirit, and by a popular culture that stands out for its joyful folklore and “amorfino” song.
The aforementioned are among the strongest arguments for developing an agro touristic route to honor a glorious and striving past, one which shows the biodiversity of the cocoa
• The work of the farms and the city regarding the cocoa provided numerous jobs, becoming an economy propelling for Ecuador.
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farms where the union of cacao trees, beans and cobs, along with the techniques applied by the cocoa farmers result in the production of top-quality chocolate.
It is a route that also allows us to recover that tasteful memory of forgotten flavors, cooking traditions and the delight of consuming and enjoying the world’s best chocolate—the way our grandfathers used to make it.
Guayaquil has positioned its name as the port-city where the largest cargo of the so called Golden Street is still exported to the world: Ecuador’s unique brand.
Guayaquil remains the World Cocoa Capital, exporting 205,000 metric tons in 2013, which represented an approximate income of 600 million dollars. Ah, the sweet scent of the Ecuadorian cocoa… recognized around the world.
• The train used to be a one of the ways to transporting the cocoa harvests that were brought from the farms to the city.
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The tourist route begins in the port city of Guayaquil, with five one-day tours available, depending on
tourist preference. The meeting point is the Gran Hotel Guayaquil, which features “La Pepa de Oro” (The Golden Seed) coffee shop. This is the only place in the city that has a cocoa-like decoration and offers exquisite hot chocolate in a traditional ambiance.
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Guayaquil – Balao. Camino Verde Farm Farmer: Vicente Norero
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Camino Verde is a cocoa plantation renowned as a Research and Development Center for flavor profiles and fermentation techniques.
It also has the CCN51. The “Hacienda Camino Verde”, is proud of being
the only company that has successfully promoted (internationally) the historical origin –Balao, Ecuador– of the Ecuadorian Cocoa internationally.
Additionally, Camino Verde has earned ten national and international awards and is considered a model farm for the quality of its product.
OnE-DAY TOURA full day in the country provides an educational
and fun view of our cocoa production. The tour includes a translator and a simple, one-course meal. First-class services are also offered, including a choice from a variety of typical dishes.
HOW TO GET THEREFrom Guayaquil, advance to Duran’s Kilometer
Turnabout 26, staying right at the rotary toward the Naranjal tollbooths. From there, continue straight
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to Kilometer Turnabout 10, staying right to turn through the welcome gates of Hacienda Camino Verde.
RESERvATIOnS:Reservations must be made 10-days in advance. Maximum Capacity: 15 People.
PRECIO: $ 120 per person.
IMPORTAnT DATA: This farm also offers tourist packages that include accommodations. Contact for more information.
OPERATOR COnTACT OF THE COCOA ROUTE GUAYAQUIL:Lourdes Delgado & Ana Lema [email protected] Cellphone numbers: 593-99-9750023; 593-98-649-8148.
• “Camino Verde” has over ten national and international awards and is considered a farm model for the quality of its product.
• The “Hacienda Camino Verde” has an area to receive visitors and enjoy the freshly made chocolate and hot cocoa.
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Cocoa Route
Guayaquil-The DeseoFamily Orchard Haro - Guerrero and The Deseo Collection Center.
Farmers: Victor Haro and Jacinto Velázquez, The Deseo km 7, road to Milagro.
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This route has two phases: The orchard, managed traditionally by its owners Victor Haro and Bienvenida Guerrero de Haro. The
other is the Collection, Fermentation, Drying and Storage of Cacao Beans Center of the association El Deseo, located on the property of farmer Jacinto Velazquez.
OnE-DAY TOUR:On the farm, visitors
will observe typical orchard activities and production methods, including the cocoa production process and the transformation of cocoa pods. They can also taste fresh cocoa beans and observe, first-hand, farm workers’ daily responsibilities. This orchard route also features other trees such as Mango, breadfruit, citrus, Guaba and other fruit and timber trees. There is also a small dairy cattle barn.
Tourists will be guided through Association El Deseo’s collection center, where they will receive explanations of fermentation processes and proper post-harvest techniques for the exportation of cocoa beans.
The Orchard also has a section for tasting nibs (small pieces of toasted cocoa). It also offers a country lunch as well as an ample selection of artisan chocolates for sale.
HOW TO GET THEREFrom Guayaquil, advance to Duran’s Kilometer
Turnabout 26, staying left until passing the Milagro toll station. From there advance on the right side past Kilometer Turnabout 2, keeping an eye out for La Sombrita restaurant, and an entry oath which leads to the entrance of the Haro Guerrero family farm.
Once the first tour ends, visitors will travel one kilometer toward the CENTRO DE ACOPIO, which is the second component of the Guayaquil Cocoa Route Guayaquil – El Deseo.
RESERvATIOnS:Reservations must be made 5 days in advance.
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MAxIMUM CAPACITY: 20 People.
PRICE:$75 per person.
TRAnSPORTATIOn: The tour departs from the Gran Hotel Guayaquil and returns to the same point.
IMPORTAnT DATA: Contact Tour Operators in advance to coordinate special requirements.
Operator Contact of the Cocoa Route Guayaquil: Lourdes Delgado & Ana Lema [email protected] Cellphone numbers: 0999750023 /0986498148.
• Visitors will be able to know the farmer`s care and see other types of trees like Mango, breadfruit, citrus, guaba and other fruit and timber trees. There is also a small barn of milk cattle.
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Guayaquil-MilagroVitaliano Sarabia Farm. Farmers: Vitaliano Sarabia and his sons.
Km. 2 Milagro –Babahoyo Road.
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Vitaliano Sarabia is the name of an organic farm that mass-produces a national variety of cocoa clones.
The beans are grown in separate parcels with an organized handling process that has turned the farm into a model of recognition. Its owner, farmer Vitaliano Sarabia, along with his sons, share the technical information of cocoa and the ecosystem of the farm, and also the recent and creditable production of their artisan chocolate brand called Don Vita.
OnE-DAY TOUR:Visitors will be able learn of the
differences between each cocoa clone and experience the organoleptic flavor tasting of each. The tour also allows them to watch how the cocoa pods are picked, to observe the farm’s organizational structure, as well its controls and registers and seedling nurseries.
Finally, visitors will learn how grafting processes produce new materials that are to be sowed in the field. They will also see fruits and timber trees, guaduales and special areas revealing details of the production of their artisan chocolate brand: Don Vita. Visitors will also be allowed a taste of tropical fruits.
HOW TO GET THEREFrom Guayaquil, advance to Duran’s
Kilometer Turnabout 26, staying left until passing the Milagro toll station. Continue straight toward the central park of Milagro, through to the Mariscal Sucre route, located at 2 km. There, visitors will find a detour that points toward the Carrizal path. Advance 3 km until reaching the 17 de Septiembre High School. Once there, follow the path and enter to the right through a banana farm called San Antonio and then travel 5 kilometers where the Farm Vitaliano Sarabia awaits.
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RESERvATIOnS:Reservations must be made 5 days in advance.
MAxIMUM CAPACITY: 20 People.
TRAnSPORTATIOn: The tour offers transportation from the Gran Guayaquil Hotel, and returns to the same point.
PRICE:$75 per person.
IMPORTAnT DATA: Contact Tour Operators in advance to coordinate special requirements.
OPERATOR COnTACT OF THE COCOA ROUTE GUAYAQUIL: Lourdes Delgado & Ana Lema [email protected] Cellphone numbers: 0999750023 /0986498148.
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Guayaquil-NaranjalQuerida Virginia Experimental Farm
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InTRODUCTIOn: The “Querida Virginia” farm comprises part
of the scientific and technical route; it is the ideal place to acquire knowledge taught by Darwin Toapanta, a farmer and independent cocoa researcher that has turned his farm into a legitimate research center. Toapanta also explores the rocky areas of Naranjal, searching its ancient wild trees to find materials with medicinal or healing qualities as part of his forward moving research.
OnE-DAY TOUR:On the farm, visitors will be able to observe
several investigations, evaluations, and selection and discard processes. They will also be privy to the commercial production of the elite material of national cocoa, branded as NTAF 59, awarded in 2007, for its outstanding
organoleptic qualities. Further ahead, heading toward Naranjal, visitors will receive an explanation of the geographical characteristics of the area, like modus vivendi and the important aspects of the farmer from Naranjal.
The tour will make a lunch stop, depending on prior organization, in locations like the Parador Turistico (Touristic inn), the Comedor Criollo (Country Diner) or in the Cueva del Cangrejo (Crab Cave).
From there, the tour proceeds into the mountains/hills where authentic fine-aromatic cocoa thrives among ancient, unique trees. On this part of the expedition, visitors will be immersed into a natural environment comprised of agro-ecological cocoa niches, rivers, sloping terrain, mountain skirts, crystal clear waters that invite the tourist to take a refreshing dip if so inclined. Upon completion of the tour, visitors will return to Guayaquil.
HOW TO GET THEREFrom Guayaquil, head straight to the Naranjal
toll station, toward Kilometer Marker 73. Staying to the left, proceed toward the Querida Virginia Farm, (part one of the tour), after which the journey toward Naranjal’s center will begin after lunch.
RESERvATIOnS:Reservations must be made 5 days in advance. MAxIMUM CAPACITY: 20 People.
TRAnSPORTATIOn: Transportation from the Gran Hotel Guayaquil and returning to the same point.
PRICE:$100 per person.
IMPORTAnT DATA: Contact Tour Operators in advance to coordinate special requirements.Operator Contact of the Cocoa Route Guayaquil: Lourdes Delgado & Ana Lema [email protected] - Cellphone
numbes:r 0999750023 /0986498148.
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InTRODUCTIOn: The main and neighboring farms thrive with cocoa trees and mass produced national clones. In the same surrounding, visitors can appreciate a natural environment comprised of fruit trees and huge timbers trees, in which several seasonal and native birds nest.
OnE-DAY TOUR:After touring different trails, farmers will demonstrate harvest techniques of cocoa pods as well as the gathering of fresh cocoa beans, later to be fermented and dried. When this is over, the visitor will be allowed to taste farm fresh tropical and exotic fruits, specially prepared for the occasion.
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This farm offers a country lunch set in the middle of the orchard, and when conditions are favorable, a tour through the Bulu Bulu River.
HOW TO GET THEREFrom Guayaquil, head to Duran and pass
the rotary Kilometer Turnabout 26 or Virgen of Fatima. Staying right, proceed south for about 500 meters, just past the Bulu Bulu River and then follow the same road beside the river for 12 km.
RESERvATIOnS: Reservations must be made 5 days in advance.
MAxIMUM CAPACITY: 20 People.
TRAnSPORTATIOn: Departure from the Gran Hotel Guayaquil and returning to the same point.
PRICE: $ 75 per person.
IMPORTAnT DATA: Contact Tour Operators in advance to coordinate special requirements.Operator Contact of the Cocoa Route Guayaquil: Lourdes Delgado & Ana Lema [email protected] Cellphone numbers: 0999750023 /0986498148.
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During the 1540’s Diego de Urbina organized the first settlement at the foot of Cerrito Verde (Green Hill) which later became known as Santa
Ana Hill. This settlement developed into a beautiful city along the banks of the Guayas River in the ancient Huancavilca Territory. Thanks to the skillful hands of carpenters, the wooden architecture of the city grew. Out of precious, durable woods they built balconies and portals that were unique to America.
Its location between the hills of Santa Ana and Carmen offered a commanding view of the river where sailboats carried out their port activities. This early commercial activity became the engine of the regional economy during both colonial and republican times.
Its sheltered port, located in one of the most peaceful estuaries of the west coast of the South Pacific, turned into the largest shipyard of the South Sea that Spain had.
Guayaquil was a cradle of liberty, which was achieved during the Glorious Dawn of October 9, 1820, when for the first time, in the existing Ecuadorian territory, the explicit and formal Declaration of Independence took place. The armies that liberated Quito on May 24, 1822 departed from Guayaquil. From the same city, a large contingent sealed the liberty of South America during the battles of Junin and Ayacucho.
Its geographical location had such
transcendental geopolitical importance that the only interview held between liberators Bolivar and San Martin, took place in the city on July 26, 1822.
During republican times, the dynamic river port connected the region and the country with international trade, creating thousands of job opportunities and progress for all Ecuadorians. From the port, cocoa (the golden bean) and banana were exported to the ports of Europe and North America. Also, technological advances arrived to the country through the port modernizing the life of the inhabitants.
Towards 1960, Guayaquil became a seaport that promoted the economic, social, and cultural development of the city. This attracted the interest of large shipping companies that invigorated their wealthy trade.
Its large market of diverse opportunities and the beauty of its urban landscape framed by the fresh breezes of the river, offered an ideal atmosphere for art, cultural displays, and a diverse gastronomy. These factors had characterized the city as a tourist destination of growing importance.
This city of the large river and the estuary “where the sun is a domiciled sun, which dawns laughing and sleeps playing in the Salado Estuary” as chanted by poet Pablo Hannibal Vela, open its arms to locals and foreigners, to share the effort of building a society of peace and a better world.
A brief history of Guayaquil
General Information
General informationOfficial name: Santiago de Guayaquil Patron Saint Festivities of Santiago de Guaya-quil: July 25Independence: October 9, 1820Extension: 345 square kilometers
Geographic Location: The geography of Guayaquil is characterized by its coastal location along the northwestern part of South America near the Equa-tor. It has few elevations since it is far away from the Andes Mountains. Its higher elevations are made up of small hills that cross the city and later join the mountain range called “Chongon-Colonche”, which is located to the west. There is a network of rivers formed by the Guayas to the east and the Salado Estuary to the west giving it easy access to the Pacific Ocean through the Gulf of Guayaquil. Its port advantage has made Guayaquil the largest city in Ecuador.
Elevation: 4 m (13.2 ft.)
Weather: Guayaquil can be visited any time of the year, since it does not have extreme temperatures. It has two seasons: winter (from January to May) and summer (from June to December). During win-ter season, the city is hot during the day and a little cooler at night and during the summer months its cooler during the day and nighttime.
Population: It is the largest city of the country with a population of approximately 2,500,000 inhabit-ants. The 2010 census showed that Guayaquil had 2,350, 915 inhabitants at that time.
Regional name: Guayaquilenos
Time zone: GMT -5.
Language: Spanish is the official language; how-ever, in some tourist areas, like large hotels and classy restaurants, other languages are spoken. English is the most common non-native language.
Currency: American Dollar
Postal code: EC0901
Type of government: Autonomous. The govern-ment is elected by democratic vote that elects a Mayor and Cantonal Council.
Political-Administrative distribution: The Guay-aquil canton has 16 urban parishes and 5 rural.
Attire: During the rainy season, from January to May, the city can be quite warm and very sunny, an ideal time to visit the beaches. During the day it is recommended to dress for warm weather and wear comfortable shoes. For those sunny days tourists should wear something to protect their heads, use sunblock, and even carry an umbrella. For the dry, cooler season, from June to December, dress for warm weather; however, at nighttime some may need to wear a light sweater.
voltage: 110 volts.
Local festivities:January 1: New YearFebruary or March: CarnivalMarch or April: EasterMay 1: Labor DayMay 24: Battle of PichinchaJuly 24: Birthday of Simon Bolivar.July 25: Foundation of Guayaquil.October 9: Independence of Guayaquil.november 2: Day of the DeathDecember 25: Christmas December 31: New Year’s Eve
Important telephone numbersEmergency 911national Police 101Fire Department 102Red Cross 103Ministry of Health 171Blood Bank 042- 560675 Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport 04-2-169000Bus Terminal of Guayaquil: 04-2-130166Civil Defense 04-2-469009Municipality of Guayaquil: 04-2-594800Judicial Police: 04-2-870439Customs Police: 04-2-489333Friend (Amigo) Telephone: 04-2-385808
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Country Codes, Phone Codes, Dialing Codes and telephone codes of the provinces and cities of Ecuador
Tourist ServicesAccommodations: There are a variety of options for all tastes and budgets: 1 to 5 star hotels and hostels. (More information in the hotel list on page 126) Air transportation: Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport, listed as one of the best in the world in its category. There are domestic flights to main tourist destinations of Ecuador. Prices can be found in the airlines’ websites. Interprovincial Buses: Departing from the modern bus terminal of Guayaquil, all destinations within the country are covered. Prices and travel comfort may vary according to the routes and transportation companies. Airport taxes: Jose Joaquín de Olmedo Airport: $31.01 (international flights); $ 6.59 (domestic flights)Bus Terminal taxes: $0.20note: Taxes are subject to change.Taxi Service: To guarantee the safety and comfort of the traveler, it is recommended the use of taxis while going to and from hotels, airports or shopping malls. Private taxi companies have call centers that arrange to pick up tourists throughout the city. Warning: do not hail a taxi on the street. Use the call center. Car rental: Rental companies operate in the city and have agencies inside the airport terminal. Use of cars: Foreigners can use their driver’s license for up to six months from the day they enter the country.Restaurants: The most exquisite gastronomy of
Ecuador and the world can be tasted in the city. There are options for all tastes and budgetsSafety: When visiting Guayaquil, tourists should take the same precautions that they would anywhere else. Do not leave your belongings unattended and avoid deserted places at night. The National Police and the Metropolitan Police guard the city’s downtown. In case of emergency you can dial 911 and you will be helped immediately.visas and customs: A visa is not required for most foreigners to enter the country for a stay of 90 days or less. However, citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan and Somalia are required a visa to enter the country for any length of time.Currency: The US dollar is used. The bills and some of the coins are the same as the ones used in the United States; however, some coins are issued in the country. Euros and other currencies must be exchanged at the current exchange rate. Currency exchange: Currency can be exchanged at authorized exchange offices, hotels and banks. It is not recommended to exchange currency in the streets.
ATMsThere are ATMs throughout the city. They are easy to find, and they work with all types of debit and credit cards.Credit cards: the most accepted are Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club.
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Country code: 593Long distance dial: 00
PROVINCES:Azuay: 07Bolívar: 06Cañar: 07Carchi: 06Chimborazo: 03Cotopaxi: 03Esmeraldas: 06El Oro: 07Galápagos: 05Guayas: 04 Imbabura: 06 Loja: 07 Los Ríos: 05 Manabí: 05 Morona Santiago: 07 Orellana: 06 Pastaza: 06Pichincha: 02
Santa Elena: 04 Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas: 07Sucumbíos: 06napo: 06 Tungurahua: 03 Zamora Chinchipe: 03
CITIESAmbato: 03Atacames: 06Azoguez: 07Baños: 03Cuenca: 07El Coca: 06 Esmeraldas: 06 Guayaquil: 04Ibarra: 06 Ingapirca: 07Isla Isabela: 05 Isla San Cristóbal: 05 Isla Santa Cruz: 05
Lago Agrio: 06Loja: 07 Macas: 07 Machala: 07 Manta: 05 Montañita: 04napo: 06 Otavalo: 06 Quito: 02 Playas: 04 Portoviejo: 05 Puyo: 03 Quevedo: 05 Riobamba: 03 Salinas: 06Santa Elena: 04 Santo Domingo: 02 Tababela: 02 Tena: 06 Pichincha: 02 vilcabamba: 07Zamora: 07
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If your card is lost or stolen:Call the following numbers to block it:Diners Club: +593 (02) 2984444.American Express: 1700 242424.visa: +1 (303) 967-1096Mastercard: +1 (636) 722-7111. note: the phone numbers are subject to change. Traveller’s Checks: can be used in banking institutions; however, they are not accepted in tourist areas.
Airlines:Aerogal: 2687566Aircanada: 2453009Airfrance/klm: 2169050/68American Airlines: 2598800Avianca: 2399411Copa: 2303211El al: 2889789Emetebe: 2309290Endecots: 2289589Hanh air: 2453009Heli Air Monaco Iberia: 2329558Icelandair Japan Airlines: 2889789Lac Lan: 2598500Lufthansa: 2598060Qantas Airways: 2889789Saéreo Sba: 2169108/09Star Perú: (09)81009411Tame: 2560728/78
Embassies and Consulates in Ecuador
ALBAnIA* Consular Section (Quito)Address: N44-54 Isla Santiago and Rio CocaPhone mumber: (02) 2447142 - (02) 2445272Fax: (02) 2447090Email: [email protected] hours: Mondays to Fridays: 08h30 – 16h00
ARGEnTInA*Embassy (Quito) Address: 21-147 Amazonas avenue No. and Roca, 8th floor, Offices 812 through 820Phone numbers: (02) 2527624 - (02) 2564149 - (02) 2564207 - (02) 2562292 - (02) 2564149 - (02) 2564207 - (02) 2563662.
Fax: (02) 2568177PO Box: 17 21 0002 / 17- 1-2937Email: [email protected]: www.cancillleria.gov.arOpening Hours: 09:00 to 17:00 from Mondays to FridaysCustomer service: 9:00 to 13:00 *General Consulate (Guayaquil)Address: 10 Las Monjas avenue and Carlos Julio Arosemena, “Hamburgo” Building, ground floorPhone numbers: (04) 220869 - (04) 220777Fax: (04) 2208769Email: [email protected]
AUSTRALIA*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 520 Rocafuerte and Tomás Martínez, Fundacion Leonidas Ortega Building, First floor. Phone number: (04) 6017529Fax: (04) 25014111Email:[email protected] hours: from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00
AUSTRIA*Consular Section (Quito) Address: E9-53 Gaspar de Vil-laroel avenue and Shyris, third floorPhone numbers: (02) 2469700 - 099554927Fax: (02) 2443276 - (02) 2441143Email: [email protected] hours: Mondays to Fridays from 10:00 to 12:00*Honorary Consulate General in GuayaquilAddress: 718 Jorge Pérez Concha street Phone number: (04) 22384886Opening hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 12:00.Email: [email protected]
BAnGLADESH*Honorary Consulate in Quito Address: N35-89 Amazonas avenues and Corea, Amazonas Building 4000, 5th floor.Phone numbers: (02) 2263500 -
(02) 2263502Fax: (02) 2462562Email: [email protected] General Consul in Quito Patricio Izurieta Mora Bowen
BELARUS *Honorary Consulate in Quito Address: E7-22 Alpallana and Whymper; GF, Torres Almagro No. 9950 Phone number: (02) 2905161Email: [email protected] Consul of BelarusJaime Ortiz Barona
BELGIUM*Consular Section in Quito Address: N41-163 Los Cabildos street, Futura Building, 4th floor –Quito Tenis Residential Devel-opment, behind the Embassy of Japan. Phone numbers: (02) 2469017 / 099730860Fax: (02) 2449125PO Box: 17-07-9431Email: [email protected]*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: Las Americas Avenue, TC Television Building. San Joaquin Orravia. 3rd floorPhone number: (04) 22 83374Fax: (04) 2398857Email: consuladobelgica@tctelevisión.com
BOLIvIA*Embassy (Quito)Address: 2432 Eloy Alfaro av-enue and Fernando AyarzaPhone number: (02) 2244830 - (02) 2244831Fax: (02) 2244833PO Box: 17 21 0003Email: [email protected] Website: www.embajadabolivia.ecOpening hours: Consular: from 09:00 to13:00 Mission: from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:30Quito-Ecuador*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 100 Cedros and Victor
Emilio Estrada (Urdesa) Phone numbers: (04) 2885790 – (04) 2885791 - (04) 2885789Cell phone: 099524340Email: [email protected] hours: from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:30 to 17:00
BRASIL*Embassy (Quito)Address: N39-123 Amazonas and Arizaga, Amazonas Build-ing Square, 7th floorPhone numbers: (02) 2277300Fax: (02) 2277003PO Box: 17 01 231Email: [email protected] Website: www.quito.itamaraty.gov.brOpening hours: from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00, Mondays to FridaysQuito-Ecuador*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 312 San Jorge avenue and east 3rd. street (Kennedy) Phone number: (04) 2293046 - (04) 2283825Cell phone 09-01-10444Email: [email protected] hours: from 09:00 to 14:00
BULGARIA*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: Juan Tanca Marengo avenue and Joaquín Orrantia. Executive Center Building, 7th floor, office702Phone number: (04) 2296837Business center: (04) 2291830Fax: (04) 2296895Opening hours: 09:30 a 12:45 horas Honorary Consul in Guayaquil Isabel Noboa Ponton
CAnADA*Embassy (Quito)Address: 37-29 Amazonas and Union Nacional de Periodistas, Eurocenter Building, 3rd floorPhone numbers: (02) 2455499 - (02) 2272166Fax: (02) 2277672
PO Box: 17-11-6512Email: [email protected]: www.ecuador.gc.caOpening hours: Mondays to Thursdays from 07:30 to16:00; Fridays from 07:30 to 13:00.*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 234 Francisco de Orellana avenue, Blue Towers Building, 6th floorPhone numbers: (04) 2631109 Ext. 101Email: [email protected] Consul in GuayaquilBasil Haylock
CHILE*Embassy (Quito) Address: 3617 Juan Pablo Sanz and Amazonas, Xerox Building, 4th floorPhone numbers: (02) 2453327 - (02) 2452752 - (02) 2459487Fax: (02) 2444470PO Box: 17-17-206Email: [email protected] / [email protected] hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08h30 to 17h30.*Consulate in Guayaquil Address: 100 9 de Octubre av-enue and Malecon, La Previsora Building, 23rd floor, office 2306Phone numbers: (04) 2562995 - (04) 2564919Fax: (04) 2565-151PO Box: 09-01-828Email: [email protected] Opening hours: from 08: 00 to 13:00.
CHInA*Embassy (Quito)Address: 349 Atahualpa avenue and Amazonas avenuePhone numbers: (02) 2433337 - (02) 244462 (Protocol) (02) 2433407 –Consular OfficeEmail: [email protected]: 24 44 364/62Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays: from 09:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00. Consular Office: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from
9:00 to 11:30*Consulate General in Guaya-quil Address: Santa Cecilia Citadel, 840 Central avenue between streets 7th and 8th Phone numbers: (04) 2850338 - (04) 2850611Fax: (04) 2850125Email: [email protected] General Consul in Guayaquil Wang Weihua
COLOMBIA*Embassy (Quito) Address: N24-528 12 de Octu-bre avenue and Luis Cordero, World Trade Center, B Tower, 14th floorPhone number: (02) 2236463Fax: (02) 2221969Email: [email protected] hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00.*Consulate in Guayaquil Address: Francisco de Orellana avenue, block 111. WTC, B Tower, 11th floor, office 1105 Phone numbers: (04) 2630670 - (04) 2630-674 - (04) 2630675Fax: (04) 2630676Opening Hours: Mondays to Fridays from 09:00 to 13:30 and 14:30 to 18:00
COSTA RICA*Embassy (Quito)Address: 111 Javier Arauz and German Aleman (behind Megamaxi and 6 de Diciembre Avenue) Phone number: (02) 2256016 - (02) 2252330Fax: (02) 2254-087PO Box: 17 -03 -301Email: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 to 16:00.*Consular Section in GuayaquilAddress: 2009 9 de Octubre and Los Rios, El Marques Building, 11th floorPhone number: (04) 2453065Fax: (04) 2375224Cell phone: 09-9632856
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Email: [email protected] hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 to 16:00.Consul in GuayaquilRafael Saenz
CUBA*Embassy (Quito)Address: 365 Mercurio between La Razon and El VengadorPhone numbers: (02) 22 60981 - (02) 2456936 - (02) 2259183Fax: (02) 2430594Email: [email protected] / [email protected]: www.embacuba.cubaminrex.cuOpening hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08:30 to 14:30.
CYPRUS *Honorary Consulate in Quito Address: 481 Humboldt and Novoa Caamaño, Liguria Build-ing, 6th floorPhone numbers: (02) 3237758 - (02) 3237545Fax: (02) 2227344Email: [email protected] Ad-HonoremMaria Cardenas Rivadeneira
CZEC REPUBLIC*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 520 Third avenue and Fourth street, Los Ceibos Phone number: (04) 2354613Fax: (04) 2353190PO Box: 09-01-5094Email: [email protected]: www.mzv.cz/bogotaOpening hours: from 9:00 to 12:00 (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays)
DEnMARK*Consulate General in Quito Address: Business Center Plaza del Rancho, Block 1, 2nd floor, Office. 206, Eugenio Espejo avenue, Via Tanda –Miravalle sectorPhone number: (02) 3957565 – (02) 3957583PO Box: 17-17-549Email: [email protected]
/ [email protected]*Consulate in Guayaquil Address: 604 General Cordova and MendiburoPhone number: (04) 2308-020 / 099742-908Opening hours: 09:00 a 12:00 Consul GuayaquilFlemming Bo Falkentoft
DOMInICAn REPUBLIC*Embassy (Quito)Address: E 12-80 German Aleman street between Juan Ramirez and Arroyo del Río, behind Megamaxi (Batan Alto)Phone numbers: (02) 2434232 - (02) 2244478 - (02) 2269163Fax: (02) 2434275Email: [email protected] Websites: www.embajadado-minicanaecuador.comOpening hours: from 09:00 to 15:30. Customer service until 14:30
EGYPT*Embassy (Quito)Address: E 4–56 Tarqui avenue and 6 de Diciembre avenue (across El Arbolito park)Phone numbers: (02) 2509501 - (02) 2225240 - (02) 2520895Fax: (02) 2563521PO Box: 17-7-9355Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays from 09:00 to 15:00.Consular: Mondays to Fridays from 10:00 to 13:00.
EL SALvADOR*Embassy (Quito)Address: 123 Japon street and Amazonas avenue, Ferlo- SANT Building, 2nd floorPhone number: (02) 2254433Fax: (02) 2254431Email: [email protected]: www.elsalvador.com.ecOpening hours: Mondays to Fridays from 09:30 to 11:30.*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 511 Clemente Ballen
and BoyacaPhone numbers: (04) 2516066 – (04) 2325150Fax: (04) 2516068Opening hours: 9:00 a 18:00 horas Honorary Consul in Guayaquil Dinorah De Luzi
ESTOnIA *Honorary Consulate in Quito Address: N26-97 12 de Octubre avenue and Abraham Lincoln, Tower 1492 Building, 8th floorPhone number: (02) 298 6666Fax: (02) 298 6664Cell phone: 09 9 443137P.O Box: 17-03-719Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Opening hours: from 8:30 to 18:00
EUROPEAn UnIOn*Delegation Address: E11-160 Orellana avenue and Whimper, Schuman BuildingPhone numbers: (02) 2523 912 – (02) 2523161 – (02) 2528040Fax: (02) 2527 511Cell phone: 098790834PO Box: 17-7-9695Email: [email protected] Websites: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/ecuadorOpening hours: Mondays to Thursdays from 08:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 17:30; Fridays: 08:00 to 13:30.
FInLAnD*Consulate in Guayaquil Address: 212 Luis Urdaneta and General CordovaPhone number: (04) 2564268Fax: (04) 2561295PO Box: 09-01-4848Email: [email protected] hours: 09:00 a 12:00 and 16:00 to 18:00 Honorary Consul in GuayaquilHumberto Mata Salvador
FRAnCE*Embassy (Quito)Address: 107 Leonidas Plaza and Patria
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Phone number: (02) 2943800Fax: (02) 2943809PO Box: 1913 y 536Email: [email protected]: www.ambafran-ce-ec.org Opening hours: 08:00 a 13:00 y 14:00 a 16:30, Mondays to Thurdays Consulate: 08:00 to 13:30 on Fridays*Consulate in GuayaquilAddress: 909 Jose Mascote and HurtadoPhone number: (04) 2328442Fax: (04) 2328442Email: [email protected] hours: 10:00 a 13:00. Consul in Guayaquil Thierry Souët
GEORGIA*Honorary Consulate in QuitoAddress: N27-157 Muros and Gonzalez SuarezPhone number: (02) 2227713Cell phone: 0999801900Email: [email protected] Consul in QuitoManuel Eloy Esteban Kakabadse Navarro (OJO, TRES NOMBRES)
GERMAnY*Embassy (Quito) Address: E 10-44 Naciones Unidas avenue and Republica de El Salvador, Citiplaza Build-ing, Floors 12-14.Phone number: (02) 2970820Fax: (02) 2970815 / (02) 2970816Cell phone: 0999497967PO Box: 17-17-536E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.quito.diplo.de Opening Hours: Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30 to 12:30 and 13:00 to 16:30; Fridays: 07:30 to 13:15.* Consular Section (Guayaquil) Address: 10 Las Monjas avenue, Berlin Building, 2nd floor Phone number: (04) 2206868 - (04) 2206867Fax: (04) 2206869Email: [email protected] hours: Mondays to
Fridays from 09:00 to 12:00.
GREAT BRITAIn*Embassy (Quito)Address: Naciones Unidas and Republica de El Salvador, Citi-plaza Building, 14th floorPhone numbers: (02) 2970800 - (02) 2970801Fax: (02) 2970809SEmergency cell phone: 092029944Po Box: 17-17-830Email: [email protected] / [email protected]: www.britembquito.org.ec / www.ukinecuador.fco.gov.ukOpening hours: from 08:00 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 16:30, Mondays to Thursday, and from 8:00 to 13:00 on Fridays*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 623 General Cordova and Padre SolanoPhone numbers: (04) 25 60 400 / (04) 2563850. Extension 318Fax: (04) 25 62 641Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Consul in GuayaquilColin Robert Armstrong, CMG
GREECE*Honorary Consulate General in GuayaquilAddress: Las Americas avenue and Cosmerenela, El Bucanero Building, Office 6.Phone number: (04) 2285706Email: [email protected] hours: from 09:00 to 15:00General Consul in GuayaquilStylianos Gkiokas
GUATEMALA*Embassy (Quito)Address: 733 Republica de El Salvador and Portugal, Gabriela Building, 3rd floor, Office 301. Phone number: (02) 2459700 - (02) 2437751 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ecuador.minex.gtOpening hours: Mondays to Fridays from 09:00 to 13:00.*Consulate in Guayaquil Address: Colon 3 Business Center, Office 109.Phone numbers: (04) 2136156 - (04) 2136157Fax: (04) 2380583Opening hours: from 09:00 to 12:00.Honorary Consul in GuayaquilRafael Florido White
HAITI*Embassy (Quito) Address: E8-62 Francisco Robles between Leonidas Plaza and 6 de Diciembre.Phone number: (02) 2547565 - (02) 223-4152Fax: (02) 2224152Email: [email protected]*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: Km 8.5, Via Daule, inside the Conquistador Group, 1st floorPhone number: (04) 2250141Email: [email protected] Hours: Mondays to Fridays, from10h00 to 13h00
HOLY SEE*Embassy (Quito)Address: 692 Orellana and 6 de Diciembre avenuePhone numbers: (02) 2505200 - (02) 2505201Fax: (02) 2564810PO Box: 17 07 8980Email: [email protected] Hours: Mondays to Fridays, from 08:30 to 13:00 and from 15: 00 to 17: 30; Sat-urdays: from 08:30 to 13:00
HOnDURAS*Embassy (Quito)Address: N-277 Suecia street and Shyris avenue, Suecia Building, 5th floorPhone numbers: (02) 2438820 - (02) 2442476 - (02) 2254196Fax: (02) 2442476 POBox: 17-03-4753 Email: [email protected]
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Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays, from 09:00 to 14:00*Honorary Consulate General in GuayaquilAddress: 414 Bolivia y ChilePhone numbers: (04) 2447300Fax: (04) 2445972Opening hours: from 16:30 to 18:30.
HUnGARY*Consulate in QuitoAddress: 2859 Whimper and Orellana, Whimper BuildingPhone numbers: (02) 2506-514 – (02) 2545546Fax: (02) 2502-802PO Box: 17012371Email: [email protected] hours: Mondays to Fridays, from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00.
InDIA*Honorary Consulate in Quito Address: E9-24 Republica de El Salvador and Suiza, Euro Build-ing, 2nd floor, office B Phone numbers: (02) 3332212 - (02) 3332215Fax: (02) 2569-017Email: informació[email protected] / [email protected]
InDOnESIA*Embassy (Quito)Address: E15-84 Quiteño Libre street, Bellavista Neighborhood Phone number: (02) 2431717Email: [email protected]*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 203 Luque and Pedro Carbo, 4th floor, Apt. 40Phone number: (04) 2323-592Opening hours: 1 from 3:00 to 15:00 Email: [email protected] Consul in GuayaquilMarcelo Lopez Mestanza.
ISRAEL*Embassy (Quito)Address: avenue Coruña E25-58 and San Ignacio, Altana Plaza Building, 5th floor
Phone numbers: (02) 3971500 - (02) 3971502Fax: (02) 3971555Cell phone: 0984881289 –0984881288PO Box: 17-21-038Email: [email protected]: www.quito.mfa.gov.ilOpening hours: from 09:00 to 16:30, Mondays to Thursdays. From 08:30 to 14:00 on Fridays. *Consulate in Guayaquil Address: 729 9 de Octubre avenue and Boyaca, 4th floor.Phone number: (04) 2322555 – (04) 2322000Fax: (04) 2328-196Opening hours: from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00.Honorary Consul in GuayaquilJohnny Czarninski Baier
IRAn*Embassy (Quito) Address: E14-43 Jose Queri street and Los Granados avenuePBX:(02) 334-3450 ext 200FAX:(02) 334-3450 ext 220Email: [email protected] hours: from 08:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00
ITALY*Embassy (Quito)Address: 111 La Isla street and Humberto Albornoz Phone numbers: (02) 3211322 - (02) 3211674 - (02) 3210565Fax: (02) 3210818Cell phone: 099778061PO Box: 17-03-72Email: [email protected] / [email protected]: www.ambitalquito.orgOpening hours: from 8:30 to 12:30, Mondays to Fridays*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 423 P. Icaza between Cordova and Baquerizo Moreno. Machala Bank Building, 3rd floorPhone number: (04) 2568358Fax: (04) 2568447Opening hours: from 09:00 to 13:00.
JAMAICA*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: Malecon de Entre Ríos avenue, Mediterraneo Complex # 8Phone number: (04) 2830-346Fax: (04) 2830-346Cell phone: 086542 515Email: [email protected] previous appointment is required.Honorary Consul in Guayaquil Ana María Pinchin de Ching
JAPAn*Embassy (Quito)Address: N39-123 Amazonas avenue and Jose Arizaga, Amazonas Plaza Building, floors 11 and 12Phone numbers: (02) 2278700 - (02) 2456426 - (02) 2468738Fax: (02) 2449 399PO Box: 17-21-01518Email: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]: www.ec.emb-ja-pam.go.jpOpening hours: Mondays to Fridays, from 08:45 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 17:15.*Consulate in Guayaquil Address: Km 11.5 Via Daule Phone numbers: (04) 2100600 - (04) 2100973. Ext 212 - 273Fax: (04) 2100-151Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Opening hours: from 09:00 to 17:00 Honorary Consul General in GuayaquilJaime Simon Isaias
LEBAnOn*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 101 Jose Campos and Garcíi Aviles, 1st floor Phone numbers: (04) 2300988 – (04) 2563715Fax: (04) 2562-692Email: [email protected] Honorary General Consul in Guayaquil
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Juan Saade SaadeMALTA*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 905 Malecon between Victor Manuel Rendon and Junin. Simon Bolívar Building, 1st floor, Office 103Phone numbers: (04) 2301948Fax: (04) 2301948Cell phone: 094360900Email: [email protected] hours: from 9:00 to 14:00Honorary Consul in GuayaquilTrevor Harding Bickle
MExICO*Embassy (Quito) Address: N36–165 6 de Diciem-bre avenue and Naciones UnidasPhone numbers: (02) 2923770 - (02) 2923771 - (02) 5103267 - (02) 2510273Fax: (02) 2448245Email: [email protected]: www.embamex.sre.gob.mx/ecuadorOpening Hours: Mondays to Fridays, from 9h00 to 18h00.
MOnACO*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 516 9 de Octubre and EscobedoPhone numbers: (04) 2306606 - (04) 2328435Fax: (04) 2567438Opening hours: from 10:00 to 13:00Honorary Consul in GuayaquilJavier Tola Neira
MOROCCO*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 200 Victor Emilio Estrada and Balsamos Phone number: (04) 2883542Fax: (04) 2883542Email: [email protected] Opening hours: from 09:00 to 13:00. Honorary General Consul in
GuayaquilAntonio Alvarez Eljuri
nETHERALnDS*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 1502 Quisquis and Tulcan, 1st floor, Office101Phone number: (04) 2280 156Fax: (04) 2286 047Email: [email protected] hours: from 09:00 to 13:00
nICARAGUA*Embassy (Quito)Address: N31-62 Amazonas avenue and Moreno Bellido, COMONSA Building, 5th floor, Office. 5 a, (across Petro-Com-ercial gas station)Phone numbers: (02) 2550796 – (02) 2238885Fax: (02) 2550796 Ext. 105Email: [email protected] / [email protected]*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: Lomas de Urdesa (104 Las Brisas and Olmos) Km 7.5. Milantex OfficePhone numbers: (04) 2254822 – (04) 2250815Fax: (04) 2251193 – (04) 2206853Opening hours: from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAdelsi Ivette Acevedo Perez
nORWAY*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 106 Malecon del Salado and Todos los Santos – UrdesaPhone number: (04) 2389610Fax: (04) 2384544Cell phone: 099516150Email: [email protected] hours: from 9:00 to 14:00 Honorary Consul in Guayaquil Andres Schmidt Orces
PAnAMA*Embassy (Quito)Address: E12-92 German Ale-man and Arroyo del Rio (El Batan)Phone numbers: (02) 2248321 - (02) 2431792 - (02) 2433653Fax: (02) 2275044PO Box: 17–07–9017Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.embajadadep-anamaecuador.comOpening hours: Mondays to Fridays, from 09:00 to 15:00
PARAGUAY*Embassy (Quito) Address: 24-594 12 de Octubre avenue and General Francisco Salazar, Torre Sol Verde Build-ing, 8th floor.Phone numbers: (02) 2909006Emergency cell phone: 0986247567Telefax: (02) 2909005Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.embajadadepa-raguay.ecOpening hours: from 8:30 to 16:00, Mondays to Fridays*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quil Address: Km 11. 5 Via Daule (Plasticos del Litoral)Phone numbers: (04) 2100600. Ext. 212Fax: (04) 2100-151PO Box: 09-01-1299Email: [email protected] hours: 09:00 a 17:00 Honorary General Consul in GuayaquilXavier Felix Simon Isaias
PERU*Consulate in Guayaquil Address: Francisco de Orellana avenue, Block 501, Kennedy Norte, 14th floor, office 2, Centrum BuildingPhone numbers: (04) 2280114 – (04) 2280135 – (04) 2280142Fax: (04) 2280183Cell phone: 099424664Email: [email protected]
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Website: www.consuladoperu-guayaquil.comOpening hours: Mondays to Fridays, from 09:00 to 16:00
PHILIPPInES *Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: Alborada, Block Bt. # 2Phone number: (04) 2247461Fax: (04) 241944Opening hours: 10:00 to 14:00 Honorary Consul in Guayaquil Corazon Oliva de Reyes
POLAnD*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 100 9 de Octubre avenue and Malecon. La Previ-sora Building, 29th floor, office 2901Phone numbers: (04) 2325555 – (04) 2325757Fax: (04) 2326111PO Box: 09 015 965Email: [email protected] hours: Mondays to Fridays, from 08:30 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 17:30.Honorary Consul in GuayaquilFrancisco Rizzo Pastor
PORTUGAL*Honorary Consulate en Guaya-quilAddress: 603 Los Rios and QuisquisPhone number: (04) 2293284Fax: (04) 2441991Cell phone: 094043394PO. Box: 09-01-1217Email: [email protected] Hours: from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00Honorary Consul in GuayaquilAntonio Marques Firmino
QATAR*Embassy (Quito) Address: 1820 avenues 12 de Octubre and Cordero, suite 605, Swissotel (temporary residence) Phone number: (02) 2528865Fax: (02) 2528913Cell phone: 0981299166Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
RUMAnIA*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: Puntilla, Via Sambo-rondon, Los Lagos Residential Development Nº 28Phone number: (04) 2834088Fax: (04) 2834088Email: [email protected] hours: from 10:00 to 16:00Honorary Consul in GuayaquilMaria Fernanda Parra
RUSSIA*Embassy (Quito)Address: 4612 Reina Victoria and Ramon RocaPhone numbers: (02) 2526361 - (02) 2526375 - (02) 2554510 - (02) 2505089 (consular section)Fax: 2565-531PO Box: 17 01 3868Email: [email protected] / [email protected] (consular section)Websites: www.ecuador.mid.ruOpening hours: Mondays to Thursdays, from 08:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00. On Fridays from 08:00 to 12:00*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 2703 Clemente Ballen and Asisclo Garay Phone number: (04) 2451361Fax: (04) 245-1361Email: [email protected] hours: Mondays to Fridays, from 09:00 to 13:00Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quil Alfredo Jose Ortega Maldonado
SIRIA*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 523 Huancavilca and Cacique AlvarezPhone numbers: (04) 2402902Fax: (04) 2403619Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays, from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00Honorary Consul in GuayaquilJuan Saman Abud
SLOvEnIA*Consulate (Quito) Address: N65-Galo Plaza Lasso avenue and Los Eucaliptos, diagonal to Los Recuerdos park, headquarters of Hidria Perles Ecuador S.A company.Phone number: (02) 2485213 – (02) 2471105Fax: (02) 2809022Email: [email protected]
SOUTH KOREA*Embassy (Quito) Address: 1942 12 de Octubre avenue and Cordero, World Trade Center, B Tower, 3rd floorPhone number: (02) 2909227 - (02) 2909228 - (02) 2909229Fax: (02) 2501-190PO Box: 17-03-626Email: [email protected] / [email protected] hours: from 08:30 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:00, Mondays to Fridays*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: Km 3.5 Via Duran – Tambo.Phone number: (04) 2224334Fax: (04) 2559-029Email: [email protected] hours: 09:00 a 16:00.Honorary Consul in GuayaquilLuis Chonillo
SPAIn*Embassy (Quito) Address: E12-73 Francisco Salazar and ToledoPhone numbers: (02) 3226296 - (02) 3226303 - (02) 3226896Fax: (02) 3227805PO Box: 17 01 9322Email: [email protected]: www.exteriores.es/embajadas/quitoOpening hours: from 08:00 to 15:30, Mondays to FridaysConsulate: 455 La Pinta and AmazonasPhone number: (02) 2555733*Consulate General in Guaya-quilAddress: corner of Velez and
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Tungurahua Phone number: (04) 6017-460Opening hours: from 08:00 to 15:30.
SWITZERLAnD*Embassy (Quito)Address: 35-17 Amazonas avenue and Juan Pablo Sanz, Xerox Building, 2nd floorPhone number: (02) 2434949Fax: (02) 2449314Cell phone: 099568258 (emer-gencies) PO Box: 17-11-4815Email: [email protected] / [email protected]: www.eda.admin. ch/quitoOpening hours: from 09:00 to 12:00, Mondays to Fridays*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: Juan Tanca Marengo Avenue, Conauto Building, 5th floor Phone numbers: (04) 2681900Fax: (04) 2681997Opening hours: from 09:00 to 12:00 Honorary General Consul in GuayaquilHerbert Frei Perez
TUnISIA*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 812 Cordova and Victor M. Rendon, Torres de la Merced Building, 5th floor, Office 7Phone numbers: (04) 2309903Fax: (04) 2309903Opening hours: from 09:00 to 12:00Honorary general Consul in GuayaquilFathi Ben Bouzid
TURKEY*Embassy (Quito)Address: No. 9-28 Sebastian de Benalcazar street between Oriente and Esmeraldas Phone numbers: (02) 2511490Fax: (02) 2511493PO Box: 170409Email: [email protected]
Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays, from 08:00 to 16:30
UnITED STATES*Embassy (Quito)Address: E12-170 Avigiras and Eloy AlfaroPhone numbers: (02) 398-5000After opening hours: (02) 398-5000Fax: (02) 398-5100PO Box: 17-17-1538Opening hours: from 08:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:00 Consular Section: (02) 398-5000Customer service: Mondays to Thursdays from 07:30 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 15:00. Usaid: Avigiras E12-170 and Eloy AlfaroPhone number: (02) 398-5000*Consulate General in GuayaquilAddress: Santa Ana street and José Rodriguez Bonin avenueOpening hours: Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 to 17:00. Call center for other provinces of Ecuador: (04) 371-7000For Guayaquil and another cities of the Guayas province: 371-7000
URUGUAY*Embassy (Quito)Address: 2816 6 de Diciembre avenue and Paul Rivet “Jos-ueth González” Building, 9th floor Phone numbers: (02) 2563762 - (02) 2544228 - (02) 2541968Fax: (02) 2563763PO Box: 17-12-282Email: [email protected] Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays, from 09:30 to 15:30*Honorary Consulate in Guaya-quilAddress: 114 Junín and Male-con, Torres del Rio Building, 5th floor, Office 9Phone number: (04) 2311058Fax: (04) 2563952Email: [email protected] hours: Mondays to Fridays: from 09:30 to 13:30
Honorary Consul in Guayaquil Luís Alberto Trujillo Bustamante
vEnEZUELA*Embassy (Quito) Address: N30-240 Amazonas av-enue and Eloy Alfaro, COMONSA Building, floors 8 and 9Phone numbers: (02) 2554032 - (02) 2557209 - (02) 2554483Fax: (02) 2520306 - (02) 2232334 - (02) 3238318PO Box: 17-01-688Email: [email protected] Website: www.venezuela.org.ecOpening Hours: from 08:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00, Mondays to Fridays*Consulate General in GuayaquilAddress: 329 Chile and Aguirre, 2nd floor, Bontex Building Phone numbers: (04) 2326600 - (04) 2326579 - (04) 2326566Fax: (04) 2320-751Email: [email protected] Opening hours: from 09:00 to 13:00Consulate General in GuayaquilMarco Antonio Carrillo Jimenez.
HotelAccommodations
LUxURY HOTELSCOnTInEnTAL HOTELAddress: 510 Chile avenue and 10 de Agosto streetParish: RocafuertePhone numbers: 04)2329270 – (04)2325454Website: www.hotelcontinental.com.ecEmail: reservas@hotel conti-nental.com.ec
GRAnD GUAYAQUIL HOTELAddress: 1506 Boyaca avenue and Clemente Ballen streetParish: RocafuertePhone number: (04)2329690Website: www.grandhotel-guayaquil.com/Email: [email protected]
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HAMPTOn Inn BOULEvARD HOTELAddress: 432 9 de Octubre Bou-levard and Baquerizo Moreno Avenue.Parish: CarboPhone number: (04) 2329690Website: www.guayaquilhamp-toninn.comEmail: [email protected]
HILTOn COLOn HOTELAddress: Francisco de Orellana avenue and Víctor Hugo Sico-uret street.Parish: TarquiPhone number: (04)2689000Website: www.guayaquilhilton.comEmail: [email protected]
ORO vERDE HOTELAddress: 414 9 de Octubre Boulevard and Garcia Moreno Avenue.Parish: 9 de Octubre Phone numbers: (04)2327999 – (04) 2329350Website: [email protected]: www.oroverdehotelel.com
RAMADA HOTELAddress: 606 Malecon Simon Bolivar avenue and Manuel Luzarraga street.Parish: CarboPhone numbers: (04)2563036 – (04)2565555Website: www.hotelramada.comEmail: [email protected]
UnIPARK HOTEL Address: 406 Clemente Ballen street and Chile Avenue.Parish: RocafuertePhone numbers: (04) 2327100 – (04) 2328352Website: www.uniparkhotel.comEmail: [email protected]
SHERATOn HOTELAddress: Joaquín Orrantia street and Juan Tanca Marengo Av-enue, Plaza del Sol. Parish: TarquiPhone numbers: (04) 2082088 – (04)2082081
Website: www.ghlhoteles.comEmail: [email protected]
COURTYARD BY MARRIOT GUAYAQUIL Address: 236 Francisco de Orellana Avenue, Blue Towers Building.Parish: TarquiPhone numbers: (04)2082088 – (04)2082081Website: www.courtyardguaya-quil.com
HM InTERnACIOnAL Address: Kennedy Norte Citadel, Lot 7, Block 305. Parish: TarquiPhone number: (04)2280806Website: www.hmhotel.ecEmail: [email protected]
SOnESTAAddress: Joaquín Orrantia street and Leopoldo Benitez Avenue.Parish: TarquiPhone number: (04)2595900Website: http://espanol.son-esta.com/guayaquil/Email: [email protected]
HOLIDAY Inn GUAYAQUIL AIRPORT Address: Jaime Roldos Aguilera avenue (next to Jose Joaquín de Olmedo Airport).Parish: TarquiPhone number: (04) 4714610Website: www.holidayinn.com Email: [email protected]
WYnDHAM GUAYAQUIL Address: Puerto Santa Ana, at the end of Numa Pompilio Llona street in Las Peñas Neighbor-hood.Parrish: TarquiPhone number: (04)3717800Website: http://www.wynd-ham.com/hotels/ecuador/guayaquil-guayas/wyndham-guayaquil/hotel-overview
FIRST - CLASSALExAnDER HOTELAddress: 1107 Luque street and Pedro Moncayo Avenue.
Parish: RocafuertePhone numbers: (04)2532000 – (04)2328474Website: http://hotelalexander.com.ec/Email: [email protected]
DORAL HOTELAddress: 402 Chile avenue and Aguirre street. Parish: RocafuertePhone numbers: 2328490 – 2327088Website: www.hdoral.comEmail: [email protected]
RIZZO HOTELAddress: 406 Clemente Ballen street and Chile Avenue. Parish: RocafuertePhone numbers: (04)6017500 – (04)2320544Website: www.rizzohotel.ecEmail: [email protected]
SOL DE ORIEnTE HOTELAddress: 603 Aguirre street # 603 and Escobedo Avenue. Parish: RocafuertePhone numbers: (04)2325500 – (04) 2329352Website: www.hotelsoloriente.comEmail: [email protected]
SOL DE OROAddress: 1243 Lorenzo de Garaycoa avenue and Clemente Ballen street. Parish: RocafuertePhone numbers: (04)2510000 – (04)2532067/8Email: [email protected]
MARCELIUSAddress: Jose Falconi avenue and y Jose AlaVedra Tama street. Parish: TarquiPhone number: (04)6026422Website: www.hotelmarcelius.comEmail: [email protected]
GOLD CEnTER HOTELAddress: Rodolfo Baquerizo Na-zur avenue, V Stage, Alborada Citadel.
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Parish: RocafuertePhone numbers: (04)2644665 – (04)2262883Website: www.goldcenterhotel.comEmail: [email protected]
PALACE HOTELAddress: 214 Chile avenue and Luque street. Parish: Rocafuerte Phone numbers: (04)2321080 – (04) 2322887Website: www.hotelpalace-guayaquil.com.ecEmail: [email protected]
CASTELL HOTELAddress: Miguel H. Alcívar av-enue and Pumpilio Ulloa street, Kennedy Norte Citadel. Parish: TarquiPhone numbers: (04)2680190 – (04)2680099Website: www.hotelcastell.comEmail: [email protected]
CITY PLAZA HOTELAddress: 922 Boyaca avenue and Víctor Manuel Rendon street.Parish: RocaPhone number: (04)2309209Website: http://www.hotelcity-plaza.com.ec/Email: [email protected]
COROnA REAL HOTELAddress: Enrique de Grau Ruiz avenue, Sauces IX, block L11, lot 12. Parish: TarquiPhone number: (04)6020102Email: [email protected]
MAnGInG GALLERY HOTELAddress: 1608 9 de Octubre Boulevard and Garcia Moreno avenue. Parish: 9 de Octubre Category: first-classPhone numbers: (04)2395498 – (04)2691881Website: www.hotelgaleria-manging.comEmail: reservas@hotelgaleria-
manging.com
AIRPORT HOTELAddress: Americas avenue and A street. Parish: TarquiPhone number: (04)2392966Website: http://airporthotel-guayaquil.comEmail: [email protected]
SECOnD - CLASSLA TORRE HOTELAddress: 333 Chile avenue and Luque street, Torre Azul Build-ing floors 13-14 -15.Parish: Rocafuerte Phone numbers: (04)2531316 – (04)2531354Website: www.latorrehotel.com.ecEmail: [email protected]
CALIFORnIA HOTELAddress: 601 Ximena avenue and Urdaneta street. Parish: RocaPhone numbers: (04)2302538 – (04)2562548Email: [email protected]
nEvADA HOTELAddress: 710 Lorenzo de Garay-coa avenue and Quisquis street. Parish: RocaPhone number: (04)2311298
ALBORADA HOTELAddress: La Alborada Citadel, IX Stage, block 935, villa 8.Parish: TarquiPhone numbers: (04)2237251 – (04)2641444
HOTEL HOWARD JOHnSOnAddress: Juan Tanca Marengo avenue and Abel Romero Cas-tillo Avenue. Parish: TarquiPhone numbers: (04)2397374- (04)3900202Website: www.ghlhotel.com.coEmail: [email protected]
MARCELIUS HOTEL (BRAnCH)Address: Miguel H. Alcívar av-enue and Abel Romero Castillo Avenue, Kennedy Norte Citadel.
Parish: TarquiPhone number: (04)2398987Website: www.hotelmarcelius.com/indec.htmEmail: [email protected]
MALECOn Inn HOTELAddress: 203 Sucre street and Pichincha avenue. Parish: RocafuertePhone numbers: 2400457 – 2511290Website: http://www.male-coninn.com/home.html
ORQUIDEA InTERnACIOnAL HOTELAddress: 309 J.J. Olmedo Boulevard and Chile street. Parish: OlmedoPhone number: (04)2413536Website: www.orquideainterna-cionalhotel.comEmail: [email protected]
HOTEL PRESIDEnTE InTERnA-CIOnAL Address: 112 Junin street and Ximena avenue. Parish: Roca Phone number: (04)2306779Website: http://presidentein-ternacional.com/
TROPICAL InTERnACIOnAL HOTELAddress: 516 Ambato avenue and General Gomez street. Parish: AyacuchoCategory: Second-class Phone numbers: (04)2404996 – (04)6012133Website: www.hoteltropicalinn.comEmail: [email protected]
GARZOTA Inn Address: Isidro Ayora avenue and Camilo Nevarez avenue. Parish: TarquiPhone number: (04)2231888Website: http://www.hotelgar-zotainn.com
vERSAILLES InTERnACIOnAL Address: 100 Junin street and Ximena avenue.
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Parish: RocaEmail: [email protected] OnIx GOLDAddress: 514 Jose de Antepara avenue between Padre Solano y Luis Urdaneta streets. Parish: TarquiPhone number: (04)2284502
RESIDEnTIAL HOSTELFIRST-CLASSMAnSO BOUTIQUE HOSTELAddress: 1406 Malecon Simon Bolivar avenue and Aguirre streetParish: Rocafuerte Phone number: (04)2526644Website: www.manso.ecEmail: [email protected]
BOARDInG HOUSEFIRST-CLASSMAnSIOn DEL RÍOAddress: 120 Numa Pompilio Llona street, next to Puerto Santa Ana. Parish: TarquiPhone numbers: 2566044 – 2565827 – 2565983Website: www.mansiondelrio-ec.comEmail: [email protected]
APART-HOTEL FIRST-CLASSAPART HOTEL KEnnEDYAddress: Kennedy Norte Citadel (near Hilton Colon Hotel)Parish: TarquiPhone numbers: 2681 111 – 2681 060Email: [email protected]
Shopping mallsLAS vITRInASAddress: Kennedy Norte Citadel, Dr. Juan Bautista Arzube street between avenue 11 Northeast and Blind Alley 11 Northeast.
POLICEnTRO Address: Kennedy Norte Citalde. Avenues Plaza Dañin and San Jorge.
PLAZA QUIL Address: Carlos Luis Plaza Dañin avenue and Francisco Boloña street.
SAn MARInO SHOPPInG CEnTERAddress: Avenues Francisco de Orellana and Plaza Dañin.
PASEO ORELLAnAAddress: Avenues Francisco de Orellana and Santiago Castillo.
MALL DEL SOL Address: Avenues Joaquin Or-rantia and Constitucion.
ALBOCEnTROAddress: Rodolfo Baquerizo Nazur avenue and Gabriel Roldos street.
PLAZA LA GARZOTA (GARZO-CEnTRO)Address: Avenues Agustin Freire and Guillermo Pareja.
PLAZA MAYORAddress: Guillermo Pareja Rolando avenue and Segundo Cueva Celi street.
LA ROTOnDAAddress: Benjamin Carrion avenue and Third street.
CITY MALL Address: Benjamin Carrino Mora avenue and y Pedro Valverde Alvarez street.
RIOCEnTRO nORTEAddress: Avenues Francisco de Orellana and Guillermo Pareja.
PLAZA TRIÁnGULOAddress: Victor Emilio Estrada avenue and Datiles street.
AvEnTURA PLAZAAddress: Avenues Las Monjas and Carlos Julio Arosemena.
ALBAn BORJAAddress: Carlos Julio Arosemena avenue and Ilanes street.
RIOCEnTRO CEIBOSAddress: Bombero Avenue, km 6.5 Via the Coast.
PLAZA CEIBOS SHOPPInG Address: Leopoldo Carrera Calvo avenue, via Campus ESPOL Prosperina “Gustavo Galindo”.
CEnTRO COMERCIAL LOS CEIBOS Address: Los Ceibos Citadel, streets Dr. Jose de Rubira Ramos and Dr. Jose Luis Auz-landazuri.
PIAZZA LOS CEIBOSAddress: Bombero avenue, km 6.5 Via the Coast.
PLAZA COLOnIAAddress: Via the Coast, km 11.5
BLUE COAST CEnTERAddress: Via the Coast, km 11.5.
COSTALMAR SHOPPInG CEnTER Address: Via the Coast, Km 14.
LAGUnA PLAZAAddress: Via the Coast, km 12.5.
MUnICIPAL FLOWER MARKET “ZAYDA LETTY CASTILLO”Address: Machala avenue between streets Vicente Piedra-hita and Julian Coronel.
UnICEnTROAddress: Aguirre street between streets Chimborazo and Chile.
PASEO COMERCIAL EL CORREOAddress: Pedro Carbo street betnwen streets Clemente Bal-len and Aguirre
CRAFT MARKET OF GUAYAQUIL Address: streets Loja and Baquerizo Moreno.
MALECOn 2000Address: Malecon Simon Bolivar avenue from Olmedo street until Colon street.
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BAHIA MALLAddress: streets Chile and Chiriboga.
CRAFT MARKET OF MALECOn2000Address: Malecon Simon Bolivar avenue, next to Febres- Cordero street.
CRAFT SHOPPInG CEnTER MACHALAAddress: Machala avenue between streets Ayacucho and Pedro Pablo Gomez.
Terrestrial distances (km) The shortest paths are taken (urban sections are not included)
CEnTRO SUR Address: streets Chile and Azuay.
MALL DEL SURAddress: Avenues 25 de julio and Dr. Ernesto Alban.
RIOCEnTRO SURAddress: 25 de Julio avenue and y Pio Jaramillo Alvarado street.
CEnTRO COMERCIAL EL FORTÍn Address: Avenues Modesto Luque and Casuarina.
Conventions CenterSIMOn BOLIvAR COnvEnTIOn
CEnTERAddress: Las Américas avenue and Dr. Abel Romero Castillo street.
RODOLFO BAQUERIZO MOREnO
ExHIBITIOn CEnTERAddress: Boulevard 9 de Octubre avenue and Tungurahua street.
OLD SOUTH MARKET (CRYSTAL PALACE) Address: Malecon Simon Bolivar, next to Manabi street, Integration Square.
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Locality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 331 Ambato 0 269 220 406 40 306 338 390 288 99 440 251 47 511 701 230 99 382 404 231 385 369 101 224 290 136 52 380 451 205 180 376 5752 Azoguez 269 0 238 493 272 37 260 630 213 252 279 520 316 242 432 219 368 225 409 500 310 407 333 341 530 405 217 649 376 445 412 645 3063 Babahoyo 220 238 0 322 273 275 130 392 83 121 278 455 267 240 427 427 313 218 281 435 180 242 298 103 292 304 182 584 246 207 377 580 5044 Bahia 406 493 322 0 446 530 248 392 280 381 533 455 375 895 682 842 313 471 120 435 364 86 513 219 292 340 464 584 308 207 586 580 7595 Baños 40 272 237 446 0 309 335 430 288 116 445 291 87 514 704 190 139 383 444 271 385 409 61 264 330 176 55 420 471 245 140 416 5166 Cuenca 306 37 275 530 309 0 297 667 250 289 242 557 353 205 395 231 405 188 448 537 347 444 370 378 567 442 254 686 413 482 449 682 2697 Daule 388 260 130 248 336 297 0 425 47 251 300 488 313 455 449 479 346 238 157 488 131 155 396 138 325 373 280 617 197 240 475 613 5198 Esmeraldas 390 630 392 392 430 667 425 0 472 489 670 433 343 832 819 620 291 608 442 413 556 407 491 289 100 318 442 562 622 185 497 558 8969 Guayaquil 288 213 83 280 288 550 47 472 0 204 253 535 335 415 402 432 383 191 196 515 97 194 349 183 372 420 233 664 163 287 428 660 48110 Guaranda 99 252 121 381 116 289 251 489 204 0 399 350 146 494 684 305 198 337 402 330 301 367 176 224 413 235 61 479 367 328 255 475 55811 Huaquillas 440 279 278 533 445 242 300 670 253 399 0 693 489 233 195 473 541 73 449 673 350 447 506 391 570 578 390 822 416 485 585 818 29712 Ibarra 251 520 455 455 291 557 488 433 535 350 693 0 204 762 952 479 152 633 505 20 632 470 350 352 333 115 303 189 685 248 271 125 82613 Latacunga 47 316 267 375 87 353 313 343 335 146 489 204 0 558 748 277 52 492 355 184 432 320 148 177 243 89 99 333 498 158 227 329 62214 Loja 511 242 440 895 514 205 455 832 415 494 233 762 558 0 190 436 610 235 611 742 512 609 519 543 732 647 459 891 578 847 598 887 6415 Macara 701 432 427 682 704 395 449 819 402 684 195 952 748 190 0 626 800 222 598 932 499 596 709 530 719 837 649 1081 565 634 788 1077 25416 Macas 230 219 427 842 190 231 479 620 432 305 473 479 277 436 626 0 329 419 628 459 529 626 129 455 520 366 245 608 595 435 208 604 32617 Machachi 99 368 313 313 739 405 346 291 393 198 541 152 52 610 800 329 0 481 363 132 480 328 200 210 191 37 151 281 546 106 215 277 67418 Machala 382 225 216 471 383 188 238 608 191 337 73 633 492 235 222 419 481 0 387 613 288 385 444 219 508 518 328 762 354 423 523 758 29919 Manta 404 409 281 120 444 448 157 442 196 402 449 505 355 611 598 628 363 387 0 485 280 35 505 178 342 390 356 634 225 257 584 630 67520 Otavalo 231 500 435 435 271 537 468 413 515 330 673 20 184 742 932 459 132 613 485 0 612 450 330 332 313 95 285 149 667 228 251 145 80621 Playas 385 310 180 364 385 347 131 556 97 301 350 632 432 512 499 529 480 288 280 612 0 278 446 267 458 517 330 761 120 371 525 157 577622 Portoviejo 369 407 248 86 409 444 155 407 194 367 447 470 320 609 596 626 328 385 35 450 278 0 470 143 307 355 427 599 222 222 549 595 67323 Puyo 101 333 298 513 61 370 396 491 349 176 506 350 148 519 709 129 200 444 505 330 446 470 0 325 391 237 116 479 512 306 79 475 45524 Quevedo 224 341 193 219 264 378 138 289 183 224 381 352 177 543 530 454 210 319 178 332 267 143 325 0 189 237 276 481 333 104 404 477 60725 Quininde 290 560 292 292 330 567 325 100 372 413 570 333 243 732 719 520 191 508 342 313 458 307 391 189 0 218 342 462 522 85 397 458 79626 Quito 136 405 304 340 176 442 373 318 420 235 578 115 89 647 837 366 37 518 390 95 517 355 237 237 218 0 188 244 570 133 186 240 71127 Riobamba 52 217 182 464 555 254 280 442 233 61 390 303 99 459 649 245 151 328 456 285 330 427 116 276 342 188 0 432 398 257 195 428 52328 Rumichaca 380 649 584 584 420 686 617 562 664 479 822 129 333 891 1081 608 2891 762 634 149 361 599 479 481 462 244 432 0 514 377 400 4 95529 Salinas 451 376 246 308 451 413 197 622 163 367 416 685 498 578 565 595 546 354 225 665 120 222 512 333 522 570 396 814 0 437 591 810 64230 Sto. Domingo 205 445 207 207 245 482 240 185 287 328 485 248 158 847 634 435 106 423 257 228 371 222 306 104 85 133 257 377 437 0 312 373 71131 Tena 180 412 377 586 140 449 475 497 428 255 585 271 227 598 788 208 215 523 584 251 525 549 79 404 397 186 195 400 591 312 0 396 53432 Tulcán 376 645 580 580 416 682 613 558 660 475 818 125 329 887 1077 604 277 758 630 145 757 595 475 477 458 240 428 4 810 373 396 0 95133 Zamora 575 306 504 759 516 269 519 896 481 558 297 826 622 64 254 326 674 299 375 805 576 673 455 607 795 711 523 955 642 711 534 951 0
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Sports VenuesLUIS CHIRIBOGA PARRA
STADIUMAddress: streets 40 and J.
CISnE 2 SPORTS COMPLExAddress: Cooperative Cisne 2, Las Balsas Avenue.
GEORGE CAPWELL STADIUM OF EMELEC (BAnCO DEL PACI-
FICO) Address: Quito avenue between streets General Gomez, San Martín and Pio Montufar.
Locality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 331 Ambato 0 269 220 406 40 306 338 390 288 99 440 251 47 511 701 230 99 382 404 231 385 369 101 224 290 136 52 380 451 205 180 376 5752 Azoguez 269 0 238 493 272 37 260 630 213 252 279 520 316 242 432 219 368 225 409 500 310 407 333 341 530 405 217 649 376 445 412 645 3063 Babahoyo 220 238 0 322 273 275 130 392 83 121 278 455 267 240 427 427 313 218 281 435 180 242 298 103 292 304 182 584 246 207 377 580 5044 Bahia 406 493 322 0 446 530 248 392 280 381 533 455 375 895 682 842 313 471 120 435 364 86 513 219 292 340 464 584 308 207 586 580 7595 Baños 40 272 237 446 0 309 335 430 288 116 445 291 87 514 704 190 139 383 444 271 385 409 61 264 330 176 55 420 471 245 140 416 5166 Cuenca 306 37 275 530 309 0 297 667 250 289 242 557 353 205 395 231 405 188 448 537 347 444 370 378 567 442 254 686 413 482 449 682 2697 Daule 388 260 130 248 336 297 0 425 47 251 300 488 313 455 449 479 346 238 157 488 131 155 396 138 325 373 280 617 197 240 475 613 5198 Esmeraldas 390 630 392 392 430 667 425 0 472 489 670 433 343 832 819 620 291 608 442 413 556 407 491 289 100 318 442 562 622 185 497 558 8969 Guayaquil 288 213 83 280 288 550 47 472 0 204 253 535 335 415 402 432 383 191 196 515 97 194 349 183 372 420 233 664 163 287 428 660 48110 Guaranda 99 252 121 381 116 289 251 489 204 0 399 350 146 494 684 305 198 337 402 330 301 367 176 224 413 235 61 479 367 328 255 475 55811 Huaquillas 440 279 278 533 445 242 300 670 253 399 0 693 489 233 195 473 541 73 449 673 350 447 506 391 570 578 390 822 416 485 585 818 29712 Ibarra 251 520 455 455 291 557 488 433 535 350 693 0 204 762 952 479 152 633 505 20 632 470 350 352 333 115 303 189 685 248 271 125 82613 Latacunga 47 316 267 375 87 353 313 343 335 146 489 204 0 558 748 277 52 492 355 184 432 320 148 177 243 89 99 333 498 158 227 329 62214 Loja 511 242 440 895 514 205 455 832 415 494 233 762 558 0 190 436 610 235 611 742 512 609 519 543 732 647 459 891 578 847 598 887 6415 Macara 701 432 427 682 704 395 449 819 402 684 195 952 748 190 0 626 800 222 598 932 499 596 709 530 719 837 649 1081 565 634 788 1077 25416 Macas 230 219 427 842 190 231 479 620 432 305 473 479 277 436 626 0 329 419 628 459 529 626 129 455 520 366 245 608 595 435 208 604 32617 Machachi 99 368 313 313 739 405 346 291 393 198 541 152 52 610 800 329 0 481 363 132 480 328 200 210 191 37 151 281 546 106 215 277 67418 Machala 382 225 216 471 383 188 238 608 191 337 73 633 492 235 222 419 481 0 387 613 288 385 444 219 508 518 328 762 354 423 523 758 29919 Manta 404 409 281 120 444 448 157 442 196 402 449 505 355 611 598 628 363 387 0 485 280 35 505 178 342 390 356 634 225 257 584 630 67520 Otavalo 231 500 435 435 271 537 468 413 515 330 673 20 184 742 932 459 132 613 485 0 612 450 330 332 313 95 285 149 667 228 251 145 80621 Playas 385 310 180 364 385 347 131 556 97 301 350 632 432 512 499 529 480 288 280 612 0 278 446 267 458 517 330 761 120 371 525 157 577622 Portoviejo 369 407 248 86 409 444 155 407 194 367 447 470 320 609 596 626 328 385 35 450 278 0 470 143 307 355 427 599 222 222 549 595 67323 Puyo 101 333 298 513 61 370 396 491 349 176 506 350 148 519 709 129 200 444 505 330 446 470 0 325 391 237 116 479 512 306 79 475 45524 Quevedo 224 341 193 219 264 378 138 289 183 224 381 352 177 543 530 454 210 319 178 332 267 143 325 0 189 237 276 481 333 104 404 477 60725 Quininde 290 560 292 292 330 567 325 100 372 413 570 333 243 732 719 520 191 508 342 313 458 307 391 189 0 218 342 462 522 85 397 458 79626 Quito 136 405 304 340 176 442 373 318 420 235 578 115 89 647 837 366 37 518 390 95 517 355 237 237 218 0 188 244 570 133 186 240 71127 Riobamba 52 217 182 464 555 254 280 442 233 61 390 303 99 459 649 245 151 328 456 285 330 427 116 276 342 188 0 432 398 257 195 428 52328 Rumichaca 380 649 584 584 420 686 617 562 664 479 822 129 333 891 1081 608 2891 762 634 149 361 599 479 481 462 244 432 0 514 377 400 4 95529 Salinas 451 376 246 308 451 413 197 622 163 367 416 685 498 578 565 595 546 354 225 665 120 222 512 333 522 570 396 814 0 437 591 810 64230 Sto. Domingo 205 445 207 207 245 482 240 185 287 328 485 248 158 847 634 435 106 423 257 228 371 222 306 104 85 133 257 377 437 0 312 373 71131 Tena 180 412 377 586 140 449 475 497 428 255 585 271 227 598 788 208 215 523 584 251 525 549 79 404 397 186 195 400 591 312 0 396 53432 Tulcán 376 645 580 580 416 682 613 558 660 475 818 125 329 887 1077 604 277 758 630 145 757 595 475 477 458 240 428 4 810 373 396 0 95133 Zamora 575 306 504 759 516 269 519 896 481 558 297 826 622 64 254 326 674 299 375 805 576 673 455 607 795 711 523 955 642 711 534 951 0
YEYO URAGA BASEBALL STADIUMAddress: Tungurahua street and Damian Najera Avenue.
RAMOn UnAMUnO STADIUMAddress: streets Los Rios and Cuenca.
ABEL JIMEnEZ PARRA COLISEUMAddress: Tungurahua street and Capitan Najera Avenue.
MOnUMEnTAL STADIUM OF BARCELOnA (BAnCO DEL
PICHInCHA) Address: Barcelona avenue and Barcelona pedestrian bridge
(next to Bellavista).
MODELO STADIUM ALBERTO
SPEnCER Address: avenues Las Americas and Kennedy.
vOLTAIRE PALADInES POLO
COLISEUMAddress: avenues Las Americas and Kennedy.
BASEBALL FIELDS OF KEnnEDY CITADElAddress: Kennedy Citadel,
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streets 7th west and G.
MIRAFLORES BASEBALL
FIELDSAddress: Victor Emilio Estrada avenue and Enrique Diaz Galar-za street.
CARLOS PEREZ PERASSO
SPORTS COURTS Address: Martha Bucaram de Roldos street and Barcelona Avenue, San Eduardo Hill, Via Daule
nATIOnAL TEnnIS CLUBAddress: Via Daule, km 6.5.
CHRISTIAn BEnITEZ BETAn-
COURT STADIUMAddress: Los Vergeles Citadel sector, between citadels Los Samanes 7 and Orquideas (6NE Santa Narcisa de Jesús Avenue), north of the city.
MULTIPORPUSE SPORTS
COURTS OF LInEAL PARK Address: Via the Coast, Km. 8.5.
ECO-SPORT TRInITARIA Address: Marcelo Mario Suarez Montesdeoca Avenue, Isla Trinitaria.
ALEJAnDRO POnCE nOBOA
STADIUMAddress: Pío Jaramillo Alvarado avenue and Sixto Duran Barrera street, Fertisa sector, Sopeña Neighborhood.
GUAYAQUIL TEnnIS CLUB Address: 9 de Octubre avenue and Lizardo Garcia street.
HORSE RIDInG COUnTRY CLUB Address: Via Daule, km 22
GUAYAQUIL COUnTRY CLUB Address: Via Daule, km 33.5
CHILD-JUvEnILE MI LOTEAddress: Mucho Lote 1, Stage 2, Block 3.
MuseumsEL FORTIn DE SAnTA AnA
MUSEUMAddress: Stair 380 of the Diego Noboa Stairways, Santa Ana Hill, northeast of the city.
JULIO JARAMILLO POPULAR
MUSIC MUSEUMAddress: Santa Ana Port, Build-ing # 3, second floor, northeast of the city.
BEER MUSEUMAddress: Santa Ana Port, Build-ing # 3, second floor, northeast of the city.
SHIPYARD MUSUEM: BARCE-
LOnA AnD EMELECAddress: Santa Ana Port, Build-ing # 3., second floor, north-east of the city.
“COROnEL FELIx LUQUE PLATA” FIREFIGHTERS MU-
SEUMAddress: Vernaza Blind Alley Malecon Simon Bolivar Avenue, Colon Square.
“MARIA EUGEnIA PUIG LInCE” HISTORY OF GUAYA-
QUIL In CLAY MUSEUMAddress: Barcelona S.C. Av-enue, between the bridges El Velero and 17th street, north-east of the city.
AnTROPOLOGICAL AnD COn-TEMPORARY ART MUSUEM (MAAC)
Address: Malecon Simon Bolivar Avenue, next to Loja street.
GUAYAQUIL In HISTORY
MInIATURE MUSEUM Address: Malecon Simon Bolivar Avenue, next to Loja street.
LUIS A. nOBOA nARAnJO
MUSEUMAddress: General Cordova avenue and P. Icaza street, downtown.
nAHIM ISAIAS MUSEUM Address: Pichincha avenue and Clemente Ballen street, Admin-istration Square, downtown.
MUnICIPAL MUSEUM OF GUAYAQUIL Address: Diez de Agosto avenue and Chile street, downtown.
CARLOS ZEBALLOS MEnEnDEZ
MUSEUM (CULTURAL CEnTER) Address: 1200 Boulevard 9 de Octubre and Pedro Moncayo street, Cultural Center of Guayas Building, 5th floor, downtown.
PRESLEY nORTOn MUSEUMAddress: Boulevard 9 de Octubre and Carchi Avenue, downtown.
BAE CALDEROn nAvAL MU-
SEUMAddress: Eloy Alfaro avenue and Cañar street (32-A SE), south of the city.
COnTEMPORARY nAvAL MU-
SEUMAddress: Fray Vacas Galindo street and Jose Maria Urbina av-enue (11 SE), south of the city.
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Gloria Gallardo ZavalaPresident of the Public And Municipal Company of Tourism,
Civic Promotion and International Relations of Guayaquil
The President of the Public and Municipal Company of Tourism, Civic Promotion and International
Relations of Guayaquil is proud to present to the people of Guayaquil, to all Ecuadorians and foreigners, the official guides of the Municipality of Guayaquil based in an inventory made by categories, with directions and parishes, including the respective maps; to promote them with our brand “Guayaquil is my destination”, which has represented a gigantic work that have had the support of the Tourism team, and the Director of Communication and Urbanism and the Vistazo Group; from historian Parsival Castro and Engineer Aldo Mora who designed the maps. My special gratitude to Carlos Julio Gonzalez and Priscilla Parker who enriched these guides with their wonderful pictures; also to Lourdes Taznic and Ana Lema for the work carried out on the Cocoa Route.
My eternal appreciation to all the people that have made possible this great work of presenting Guayaquil as “the city of the River and the Estuary”, with all its history, identity, beauty and progress; a work achieved that represent a dream come true for us.
Guayaquil is my Destination to know
its history Guayaquil is my Destination to know
its heritage Guayaquil is my Destination to know
its Museums and street Art. Guayaquil is my Destination to live
the Route of Faith Guayaquil is my Destination to have
fun and enjoy Guayaquil is my Destination to enjoy
its nature Guayaquil is my Destination to taste
its gastronomy These official guides will be available
in PDF in the website web turismo.guayaquil.gob.ec, for consults and downloads.
All the information will be also available through the mobile apps for tablets and smartphones. Tourists will be able to use GPS in their mobile devices to get to the chosen destinations. In this way, they can locate the sites they want to go and tour the city of Guayaquil.
“Guayaquil captain of my soul, owner of my destiny, you are the light that illuminates my life, where my dreams come true”.
Guayaquil is my destination.
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