Santa Maria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Maria
Popular places to visit
City Mall
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can do some window-shopping at City Mall. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
Malecon 2000
Malecon 2000 is just one of the places to see in Guayaquil, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
U.S. Consulate General
U.S. Consulate General is just one of the places to see in San Eduardo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Mall del Sol Shopping Center
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mall del Sol Shopping Center. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
San Marino Mall
During your visit to Guayaquil, you can do some window-shopping at San Marino Mall. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
Activities
Guayaquil: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
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 Santa Maria Hotel Deals
Oro Verde Guayaquil
"Amazing place"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hilton Colon Guayaquil
"Excellent stay highly recommended"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
"My stay at the Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana was far more than just a hotel experience — it truly felt like discovering a slice of heaven in the heart of Guayaquil. From the very first moment I arrived, I realized this property offered something special that goes beyond beautiful architecture, ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
"The most delightful staff and lodging after a long day traveling. Spotlessly clean. Ridiculously close to airport but quiet. Highly rec!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Guayaquil
"Excellent FrontcDesk Service and all staff members were courteous. The Hotel vans its Hospitality was great."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Unipark by Oro Verde Hotels
"Service was wonderful very attentive and courteous. Room bathroom needs more cleaning."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Maria
Miraflores
If you're spending some time in Miraflores, Santa Ana Port and Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Urdesa
Urdesa is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guayaquil area, you might plan a trip to World Trade Center or San Marino Mall.
Los Sauces
When in Los Sauces, you can plan a visit to City Mall and Mall del Sol Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Garzota
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Garzota. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Mall del Sol Shopping Center and World Trade Center, a few notable attractions nearby.
Kennedy
Unique features of Kennedy include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by San Marino Mall or World Trade Center while you're exploring the area.
Simón Bolívar
When in Simón Bolívar, you can plan a visit to Mall del Sol Shopping Center and World Trade Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
