River City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Santa Ana Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Santa Ana Hill, a lovely green space in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
La Perla
You can learn about the history of Guayaquil with a trip to La Perla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Numa Pompilio Llona Street
During your trip to Guayaquil, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Numa Pompilio Llona Street. Take some time to visit the cathedral in this family-friendly area.
Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Emporium by The Point
After visiting Emporium by The Point, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Artisan Market
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Artisan Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
Our pick of the best River City Hotel Deals
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
The complimentary airport shuttle service was excellent and very helpful, especially for very late arrival flights. The shuttle driver would hold a sign with your name waiting for you. The breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Luxury Suites Riverfront GYE
Lots of restaurants nearby
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
River View suites Puerto Santa Ana gye
Mansión del Río
Excelente opción para tus vacaciones, hotel muy bien ubicado, habitaciones muy cómodas con todos sus servicios y muy buena atención de su staff. El desayuno trae buena opciones.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is new and modern, it is a good place to relax and work.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Fortune Hotel
Is a great place the only problem is the disco bars outside the hotel
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River City
Las Peñas
Visitors to Las Peñas like its churches and seaside views, and Santa Ana Hill is a sight worth a stop.
Puerto Santa Ana
Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or El Carmen Hill while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Tarqui
While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and El Carmen Hill.
La Atarazana
When in La Atarazana, you can plan a visit to Santa Ana Hill and El Carmen Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Guayaquil
Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Central Market and Sports Federation of Guayas while you're in town.
Rocafuerte
If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Central Market and Guayaquil Municipal Library are top sights worth seeing.
