WEBINAR BE AN EXPERT IN GUAYAQUIL

ECUADOR, Nov. 2014

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GUAYAQUIL, LOCATION ON THE WORLD MAP

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GUAYAQUIL, LOCATION IN ECUADOR

Located in the south coast of the Pacific Ocean, at the banks of Guayas River and crossed by several estuaries such as “El Salado”.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Main Port of the country

Population:

+2’600,000

Altitude: 4 m. (13 ft.) in average

Warm climate with average temperatures from 23 °C (73 °F) to 32 °C (89°F).

Humidity: 70%- 75%

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GUAYAQUIL, THE CITY, ITS ORIGINS & HISTORY

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Culture (500 DC-1530)

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Colonization (1538-1820)

Independence

(1820-1822) Guayaquil Division

or South District of The Great Colombia (1822-1830)

GUAYAQUIL, THE CITY, ITS ORIGINS & HISTORY

Guayaquil,

economic engine of the republic (1830-1985)

The 21st Century

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CITY RECOGNITIONS

Cradle of Liberty, October 9th, 1820.

Model of Human Development and Urban Regeneration, UNDP, 2003.

Prize to the best system of “sustainable transportation in a developing country”, United Nations Centre for Regional Development, 2007

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GUAYAQUIL URBAN AREA

The Urban area of Guayaquil spreads along the Guayas river.

GUAYAQUIL TOURIST AREAS

Tourist areas of the city : Malecón Simón Bolívar (Riverfront) Las Peñas, Cerro Sta. Ana & Pto. Santa Ana Downtown El Estero Salado

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MALECÓN (riverfront) SIMÓN BOLÍVAR

+2,5 Km. of public areas, culture, entertainment, green spaces , history and more!

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MALECÓN SIMÓN BOLÍVAR (Riverfront)

South area

Latin-American

Integration Square

Cristal Palace

Handcrafts Market, Mall and restaurants area

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Moorish Tower

Pier of Morgan Boat

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A charming

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Art, Culture,

Sports & Entertainment in the North Area of the Malecón

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LAS PEÑAS, CERRO SANTA ANA & PUERTO SANTA ANA

The past, the present and the future of the city merge in only one place

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LAS PEÑAS, CERRO SANTA ANA & PTO. SANTA ANA

Las Peñas, the neighborhood located at the foot of the hill where Guayaquil was born

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Santa Ana Hill, example of the recovery of the city and witness of Guayaquil’s current days.

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Santa Ana Port, Future projection of Guayaquil

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Downtown

Where the order and urban growth of the City started

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DOWNTOWN

Seminario Park

Plaza de la Administración

San Francisco square

Centenario park

Plaza de la Administración

Important Buildings such as: Municipality and “La Gobernación”

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Iconic Public spaces such as: Seminario Park or Park of the Iguanas

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MALECON (riverfront) ESTERO SALADO This is the place where the riverfront of 400m of marine style merges with open squares, gardens, water fonts, relaxing areas and other public areas to enjoy this estuary.

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THE “ESTERO SALADO” CIRCUIT

Pedestrian paths with several busts of tribute to different famous people for the city, like the busts to the “literatos guayaquileños”

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Lights and Water

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ENTERTAINMENT

+10 theatres, Movies, IMAX and other options in an active city

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CULTURE

Art & Culture in more than 14 Museums featuring different themes.

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SQUARES, PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES

With a warm weather all year around, the city features more than 23 squares &

Parks and more than 3 big riverfronts with a great variety of public spaces.

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SHOPPING IN GUAYAQUIL

The Main port of the country features more than 14 important malls and specific stores with a wide variety of products

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BUSSINESS IN THE CITY

Commercial Pole for Business visits; 80% of imports and exports go through this city

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NIGHTLIFE & EVENTS

From Tropical rhythms to electronic music

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SPORTS

A great passion for the 2 soccer teams of the city:, Barcelona & Emelec

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CONGRESSES & CONVENTIONS A city that consolidates for the congresses and conventions industry, thanks to its facilities and infrastructure development

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GUAYAQUIL & ITS AREAS OF INFLUENCE

Samborondón, Durán, Santay Island

SAMBORONDON “Trendy” Zone for different amusement, entertainment, shopping & Gastronomy options.

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Guayaquil Historical Park, Wildlife Zone

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Guayaquil Historical Park, urban and architectural area

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“Plaza Lagos”, a Commercial area, & meeting point.

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Home to theTrain Station “Tren Ecuador”

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SANTAY ISLAND National Recreation Area of 2179 has (5384 acres)

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PANORAMIC GUAYAQUIL Panoramic Visits on board the double deck buses

PANORAMIC GUAYAQUIL Panoramic views from the Guayas river

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INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES IN THE CITY

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ACCOMMODATION

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Great hotel offer with more than 150 sites for accommodation

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GASTRONOMY

Great seafood specialties

AIR TRANSPORTATION +17 international recognitions between 2007-2014, including the Best Regional Airport in South America,

World Airport Awards, SKYTRAX 2014

Service to +21 destinations (7 nationals; +14 internationals)

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TRANSPORT IN THE CITY Metrovía, Regular Buses & Bus Rapid Transit systems (BTRs) Taxis & Car rentals Tourist transport options

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION :

Visit the Tourism Directory in the following link :

http://trade.allyouneedisecuador.travel/es/directorio

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GUAYAQUIL SURROUNDINGS

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Isla de la Plata; the little Galapagos

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Cacao Plantations

Banana Farms

Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve

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GULF OF GUAYAQUIL The largest estuary of the

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GUAYAQUIL IN 3 or + DAYS

Day 01 • Malecón Simón

Bolívar (Riverfront)

• Las Peñas, Cerro Sta. Ana & Pto. Santa Ana

• Morgan Boat Day 02 • Downtown • Parque Histórico • El Estero Salado • Guayaquil Visión

Day 03 or + • Samborondón • Santay Island • Cerro Blanco • Surroundings

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FROM GUAYAQUIL TO OTHER DESTINATIONS WITHIN ECUADOR

PRICE RANGE TO VISIT GUAYAQUIL

For a half-day or full day visit of the city there are price ranges going from: • 6,00 USD per person (Double decker tour Bus) • 7,00 USD per person 7,00 USD (panoramic visit on board a local boat) • 25,00 USD in sharing basis • from 50,00 to 200,00 USD on private basis, depending on the type of transport, tour

guide, language, lunch and entry tickets to museums and attractions.

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MAIN REASONS FOR SELLING GUAYAQUIL

Pleasant warm climate all year round.

A City located at the sea level offering

services, facilities and activities without the high altitude problems

Close to great natural areas and many important beaches within Ecuador’s Pacific coast.

Great business and shopping opportunities

Well connected with other Ecuador’s highlights

You are cordially invited to the next Webinar: Be an Expert in Cuenca

December 16th & 17th 2014 in 5 languages

http://trade.allyouneedisecuador.travel/en/webinars

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Presentation General Concept GREAT EXPERIENCE Rodrigo Salas Presidente Editorial Board MINTUR Cristina Rivadeneira Subsecretaria de Mercados Irene Landívar Directora de Mercados Internacionales Óscar López Coordinador de Mercados Internacionales EKOS Verónica Sevilla Coordinadora General Cristina Recalde Community Manager y Medios Digitales Alejandra Benitez Asistente Administrativa Alejandro Romero Gerente de Proyectos Web Diego Álvarez Director de Tecnologías e Innovación Digital Speakers Rodrigo Salas (ES) Francisco Dousdebes (EN) Roberto Alonso-Rohde (DE) Paúl Salazar (FR; PT) Maps & Images Courtesy of:

The communication campaign to the international industry: All You Need Is Ecuador, is a promotional

action of the Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism