About Guayaquil
Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador. This article also covers Durán, which is a UNESCO Creative City on the other side of the river.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Symbol: $
Language
Spanish
Phone Code
+593
International dialing code for Ecuador
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for Ecuador
Region
Americas
South America
Connectivity
There are cyber cafes around to communicate with distant friends and relatives. These often have telephone booths for making VoIP phone calls. Some malls (Mall del Sol, Riocentro Los Ceibos) even offer free Wi-Fi in the food courts, in addition to free entertainment. Buy $30 worth of groceries at Mi Comisariato and get a two for one coupon to the movies.
How to Get to Guayaquil
Transportation options and arrival information
If you are planning to visit theGalápagos Islands, Guayaquil is the cheapest place from which to fly. There are two air carriers that will take you to the Galapagos Islands and to the Ecuadorean mainland:AviancaandLATAMwhich have non-stop daily flights. Departing from Guayaquil is cheaper than leaving from Quito ($375 vs. $500, Jan 2019); it's closer and most of the Quito flights make a stop at Guayaquil's airport for refueling and picking up passengers. An international departure airport tax is
Getting Around Guayaquil
Local transportation and navigation tips
Metrovía[dead link]is a modern bus rapid transit (BRT) system that runs mostly from north to south and east to west of the city. The fare per ride costs 25 cents (as of 2017). You can use either cash or an electronic card (la Tarjeta Metrovía) to pay. It is a reliable and easy-to-navigate transport system; has modern buses and stops. It offers a good connection between downtown and to the main bus terminal and the airport. The Rio Daule terminal is across the street from the main bus terminal an
Safety in Guayaquil
High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.988)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Guayaquil is considered to be a dangerous place as of 2018. There is violent crime, and women travelers should be particularly careful. The port area and south Guayaquil are especially dangerous. Be aware in Plaza Centenario, especially when it is very crowded.
Where to Stay in Guayaquil
Accommodation tips and recommendations
The city has hotels for every pocket and decent hotel rooms can be had for around $10 a night.
Things to See in Guayaquil
3 landmarks and points of interest
Luis Adolfo Noboa Naranjo Museum
Presley Norton Museum
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Estadio Christian Benítez Betancourt
football stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Source: Wikidata
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