This is a neat place to visit. Its free to go in. You pay $1.50 USD per hour to park at the garage. I was impressed how clean they keep this gated park. We did not buy a tour to see this.

This is such a beautiful attraction/area. It's 2.5 km long and packed with great things to see. There are park areas, restaurants, a mall, rides and much more. It's right on the water with great views all around. Given the unsafe state of Guayaquil at the time of this writing, there is a heavy military/police/security presence, so safety is not a concern. I was there a week before Christmas, so it was decorated for the Christmas season, which made it extra special.

Great area to walk around, bars, restaurants , monuments , ferris wheel skyline ride,people watching! Felt safe the whole time

Excellent area in Guayaquil to take a stroll. Felt very secure. There are dining options as well as a shopping mall. Nice place for a family outing. Highly recommend.

Nice walk from one end to the other. The tram will take you across the river for some beautiful shots of the city.

So many restaurants a great amusement park A movie theater .ferry boats to Duran and cable cars over the river . You can find everything you need .. food .. beer .. ice cream entertainment

Safe and really great vibes. There’s restaurants and games. Lots of people. Music and entertainment. I had a really good time here in el malecon 2000 and I would go back ! You can take a tour to isla santay and take photos as well as visit the little mall here.

For all the things said of Guayaquil - this boulevard is a jewel. Meandering gardens, a ferris wheel shopping, and coffee. The beauty - there's parking and security. The safest place in Guayaquil.

This area was opened a few years ago and is meant to be a leisure and tourist area. You can find there booths with all kind of things you don't need, and a lot of fairground attractions. You have also nice views on the river and you can book boat rides. Not a really must to see, but if you are around, give it a try.

After an 11-year absence, I came back to my hometown of Guayaquil to find it even more beautiful than I remembered.

I was warned that Guayaquil was a very dangerous city. We just spent one night there at a great Hotel in the Malecon area. The walks along the boardwalk here are super safe. There's police presence everywhere. I really enjoyed seeing all kinds of tropical plants I've never seen before. There are all kinds of interesting market stalls and impressibe statues. The heat & humidity down by the coast is too much for me, but if you love to sweat yourself into a coma....this is the place to be!

Beautiful place to visit. It was our first time visiting Ecuador, Guayaquil, from the USA. We felt safe at all times, people were welcoming and polite. Nice parking garage with direct access to El malecón.

Very nice brand new avenue in waterfront. You can enjoy a small and beautiful jardin. This place is totally secured and you can either find ice cream, commercial center, cinema and a beautiful boat that you can see from upside after a few steps.

This is a wonderful park in the centre of Guayaquil with historic significance featuring a monument to Simon Bolívar. In addition, the park contains many iguanas roaming around in both enclosed spaces with ponds and also freely in other parts of the park. This is truly an urban oasis definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful city park with gorgeous plants and trees. Most of all though — it has iguanas!! They are everywhere! Only one gate is open so once you’re inside you can walk around or sit on a bench to enjoy the scenery and wildlife. It’s free! There is a large statue in the center of the park and old trees along the edges near the fence. So many flowers and lovely plants! The iguanas are fascinating to watch. Br sure to visit the cathedral just across the street if you are interested in that type of thing. It’s very European with a pretty rose window.

A small park in the centre of town with paths between patches of grass. Has a statue of Simon Bolivar, lots of arboreal iguanas, and the oldest building in Guayaquil. Not really somewhere to relax as the park was so busy. PS Don't stand under any trees... You have been warned!

This park is really sold on the fact that there are iguanas there, but to be honest, there aren't too many and they're not particularly big or impressive. Still, it's a nice park and there are ponds, where iguanas mix with fish and turtles. The added draw for this park is that there is also the Metropolitan Cathedral right next to it, which is pretty impressive in it's own right.

Very surprising park in the heart of Guayaquil city. Many iguanas moves around you very freely. There is only benches where you can sit, no grass to lay down and rest.

Great place to watch iguanas and get a selfish with these guys. Be on the lookout if you try to eat lunch here you WILL get a lizard friend.

Parque Seminario, is known as Iguana Park - It is a must-visit travel spot in Guayaquil, Ecuador. 🦎 The park is home to a large population of iguanas. You will catch the iguanas sunning themselves on benches, lounge in the trees, and waddle along the pathways. It's a great place FREE place to soak up the local vibe and people-watch! If you are going to Ecuador put this on your "Things to Do" list!

This is a tiny park but it's really neat and pretty. I visited it at night which could add some charm to it. One thing that I'd improve is to add some color lights. Just replace some white bulbs with colored ones.

Nice locals park where you can see turtles and iguanas. It sit nwxt to a very beautiful church also.

Great to a quick stop! The park itself is pretty, but the main attractions are the iguanas that reside there! They are not afraid of you at all, and if you bring a banana along, then expect to make some friends!

As you walk inside the Parque Seminario, you can see the care and love reflected in the carefully maintained passages full of old flat stones. I have no doubt that this is the first major eco system I've seen in the dead center of a city. The iguanas, tortoise, and fish co exist, creating a peaceful environment for all to reflect and find peace within. Very small park but huge in rich history.

Nice people in- and outside! Nice Iguanas, happy to see them, they agreed with everything I said 😉. Got also explications from the staff inside.

I love coming here, but some of the areas need repairs. Actors need mics so they can be heard clearly.

It used to be an amazing place but they decided to stop charging per entrance, after that "everyone and everything" had the chance to enter...

We attended a wedding at this place and it was very convenient with the church right next to it, the rooms were very comfortable.

Just to walk around in the morning will make you feel appreciated the things around you

As we knew (free entry) But We have to pay Not much going on

Nice place with animals but because of change of administration it is not maintained as good as before

Really nice place for a weekend stroll. Get to know some of the local fauna, history, and culture (some food too). Fun for the whole family. Ask for the montubio show, funny stuff. There is a really fancy restaurant and hotel inside the park. Don't forget to try local sweets and treats.

Nice area, clean and historic feeling. Zoo was cool also.

Amazing park, there is a paid section for $4 but I just stumbled in so I saw the free section. Still lots of amazing things to see, a beautiful walk, with places to eat, toilets, and attractions. Definitely recommend!

A must visit for all travelers. It is a small zoo with the most exotic animals and beautiful old trees. The place is in a natural form with a raw wild and enchanting feel. You get to see Iguanas, Parakeets, mountain goat and so many other animals. Old trees with aerial roots all around add to the beauty of the place.

I was expecting more. It is like a small zoo, but it didn't seem like a good place for the animals. Too small. At the end, the historical buildings look quite nice. For me it was the best area of the park. I wouldn't go there again.

A boardwalk zoo and surrounding park setting

This place seems to be getting confused with Las 444 Escaleras. Google that if you want to see the lighthouse and church on top of the hill. This place is just a normal road on top of the hill in a residential neighborhood with radio towers on it. You might get a view of the city from here but the real tourist place starts in Las 444 Escaleras.

WARNING!!! Sadly, I've been reading the reviews and wanted to be able to get a great view of the city. Perhaps I did not go up the right entrance, but followed my Google Maps to get to the top - I WAS MUGGED, and this was at 12 noon, on a bus route (that just picked up), and about 50 m from a moderate traffic area with taxis. This is a residential neighbourhood (edit: where this actually happened was between Santa Ana Hill and Torre CNT Cerro Del Carmen). I was approached by 2 men, that grabbed my bag and phone (that surely didn't help having it open). I fought and screamed loudly during the whole fight, but was knocked over and dragged as I tried to keep my bag. There was no mercy, so don't think your fighting back or screaming will help you out of the situation. I did go up the steps at Las Penas, and maybe to my own ignorance, but thought that the Santa Ana Hill was separate, and followed my Google Maps to another hill top (per above). Las Penas was otherwise very cute (edit: I believe this is where all the tourists are actually calling this Santa Ana Hill with the 400+ steps). For any single tourists, please do not go by yourself, even if it's in broad daylight. Your belongings can be more valuable than you think. I did not expect that a tourist site could result in this. Please be warned or get a guide that can ensure your safety. I have otherwise had a great experience with Ecuadorians and my time here, but wanted to warn those during their travels. Keep your passports, money, and phones in the hotel if at all possible. Left shaken...

(Translated by Google) A recommended place to see and learn about the popular culture and people of Guayaquil. You go up some stairs, which lead to a park, church and lighthouse. You cannot ignore the view that can be enjoyed here in the late afternoon or evening. (Original) Un lugar recomendado para ver y conocer la cultura popular y la gente de Guayaquil. Se sube por unas escalinatas , que conducen a un parque, iglesia y faro. No se puede dejar de lado la vista que se puede disfrutar aquí al caer la tarde o al anochecer.

(Translated by Google) A very touristic site is located a few meters from the Santa Ana Hill hikes. You can admire the paintings made by our Ecuadorian artists and even certain houses serve as museums to admire the paintings of our artists, you can also find restaurants with our typical foods. Very good place to have a good time with family or friends. (Original) Un sitio muy turístico esta ubicado a unos metros de las caminatas del cerro Santa Ana. Puedes admirar los cuadros que realizan nuestros artistas Ecuatorianos e incluso ciertas casitas sirven como museos para admirar los cuadros de nuestros artistas, puedes también encontrar restaurantes con nuestra comidas típicas. Muy buen lugar para pasar un buen rato con familiares o amigos.

(Translated by Google) Very nice view! From the top it is worth the effort to climb the 432 steps 😸😸 (Original) Muy linda la vista! Desde arriba vale el esfuerzo subir los 432 escalones 😸😸

(Translated by Google) It is a tourist and emblematic site of Guayaquil that has its 432 stairs that reach the chasm where the lighthouse and the Santa Ana church are located. (Original) Es un citio turístico y emblemático de Guayaquil que cuenta con sus 432 escalinatas que llegan ala sima dónde se en cuentra el faro y la iglesia santa ana

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful hill that consists of 444 steps to reach the top, there is a lighthouse that you can enter and reach the top of the lighthouse. I had the opportunity to visit it in 2018, at that time it was a fairly safe place to visit. (Original) Es un hermoso cerro que consta de 444 escalones para poder llegar a su cima se encuentra un faro al que se puede ingresar y llegar hasta cima del faro. Tuve la oportunidad que visitarlo en el año 2018, en ese entonces era un lugar bastante seguro para visitar.

(Translated by Google) One of the most interesting attractions of Guayaquil. Very safe, lots of police and security. There is somewhere to eat. At the top there is a lantern and a chapel, a nice view (Original) Jedna z ciekawszych atrakcji Guayaquil. Bardzo bezpiecznie, duzo policji, ochrony. Jest gdzie zjeść. Na szczycie latarnia i kaplica, fajny widok

Beautiful in the inside but need maintenance

It is a gorgeous church both inside and outside. It is easy to find only a few blocks from the malecon and right across the street from the Iguana Park. If you take the hop-on hop-off city tour it will stop there so you can disembark and wait another 30 minutes and it will take you back to the malecon or you can just walk

Good place to take a rest

To recharge our mind and soul be there for some moments

A real spiritual place for Catholics. Father Sojos shares a profound approach to Jesus!

A beautiful cathedral facing the popular called "Iguana Park'. The area is safe by day, but if you need a taxi, do not hail one on the street. You may be the subject of a 'hijack express". A muggling In which robbers enter your taxi, gun and knife in hand, terrorize the victims, check their wallets, survey credit cards and then go to the respective banks to take out all the money possible, you will operate the ATM. There are Uber like services ha will dispatch a taxi for you plate of the car and name of the driver included. Check them!

The Church is huge. Its infrastructure has a classic European touch, but it should be noted that the environment is healthy, pure and sacred.

I think this church is absolutely beautiful, especially the inside .i was there with my husband and kids they loved it too.

This place is gorgeous, but sadly, my husband was robbed while inside the catedral. Please be aware.

bikes are in awful condition not to mention the path which is full of holes so you need to walk beside the bike trying to avoid the holes … paid 8$ for two bikes to return them after 20 minutes because it was impossible to ride them…not enjoyable at all!

Nice place, beatiful bridge over Guayas River. Walk or rent a bicycle. Pay $2 and come back on boat ride. Entrance is free.

Good

Nice botanical island

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately the route is completely neglected. To take the bridge that takes you to the island you have to walk a couple of kilometers through the city. There is no indication or sign along the entire path. The access is between factories and shipyards, one does not imagine it will be there. Admission is free, when you enter you must cross a bridge that crosses the Guayas River and then the path that runs along the island to the indigenous community that lives there begins. The road, although beautiful, is completely neglected. There are holes, garbage...it's a shame because the place is beautiful. (Original) Lamentablemente la ruta está totalmente descuidada. Para coger el puente que te lleva a la isla tienes que andar un par de kilómetros por la ciudad. No hay ninguna indicación ni señal en todo el camino. El acceso está entre fábricas y astilleros, uno no imagina que estará ahí. La entrada es gratuita, cuando accedes debes cruzar un puente que cruza el río Guayas y después empieza el camino que recorre la isla hasta la comunidad indígena que vive allí. El camino, aunque es bonito, está totalmente descuidado. Hay agujeros, basura...es una pena porque el sitio es precioso.

(Translated by Google) Visiting the Island is perfect to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can park outside La Molinera and cross the bridge that connects to the Island. You can also rent bicycles to do the tour, but if you prefer to walk and enjoy the journey, I would say that it is the best!!! It is advisable to bring a hat, water, comfortable shoes and mosquito repellent 🦟 Along the way you can enjoy the vegetation of the island, different types of birds, lizards 🦎, crabs 🦀, etc. At the end of the tour you will find the houses of the people who live on the Island and the restaurant where they only serve until 4pm. You can also visit the Crocodile and you can spot the 🐊🐊🐊 that are in the place. To return you can do it at the same place you arrived or you can take a boat that takes you to the other end of the island and costs $2 per person (Original) Visitar la Isla es perfecto para desconectar del ajetreo de la ciudad. Puedes parquear a las afueras de la Molinera y cruzar por el puente que conecta hacia la Isla. También se puede alquilar bicicletas para hacer el recorrido, pero si prefieres caminar y disfrutar el trayecto diría yo, que es lo mejor!!! Es recomendable llevar gorra, agua, zapatos cómodos y repelente para mosquitos 🦟 En el camino puedes disfrutar de la vegetación de la isla, diferentes tipos de aves, lagartijas 🦎, cangrejos 🦀, etc. Al final del recorrido encontrarás las casitas de las personas q habitan la Isla y el restaurante donde solo atienden hasta las 4pm. También puedes visitar la Cocodrilera y puedes avistar los 🐊🐊🐊 que se encuentran en el lugar. Para regresar puedes hacerlo x el mismo lugar que llegaste o puedes tomar un bote que te lleva al otro extremo de la isla y te cuesta $2 por persona

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to walk and breathe fresh air, safe place (Original) Excelente lugar para caminar y respirar aires fresco , lugar seguro

(Translated by Google) Excellent place (Original) Excelente lugar

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

Small lighthouse on top of Santa Ana Hill. It gives you a beautiful birds eye view of the city. It is free to enter. It is at the end of Las 444 Escaleras.

Almost 500 stairs up but the view is amazing 🤩

Really cool place! The way to the top felt safe with guards every hundred meters or so. Bit of a hike, but there are refreshments on the way. Don't forget to bring your camera!

Worth the effort of climbing some 450 steps as you are rewarded with great views of the city and surroundings in all directions.

Lovely views worth the hike

Well with all the steps! Nice business restaurant/bar owners on the way up and down.

The most beautiful barrio of Guayaquil has also the most beautiful viewpoint of the city. At the top of the Cerro Santa Ana, nowadays a colorful and cozy neighborhood, is the Mirador del Faro. Those who have some energy left after climbing the 444 steps to the top of the Cerro Santa Ana can climb the small lighthouse (a copy of Guayaquil's first lighthouse from 1841) for an unobstructed view of Guayaquil. Certainly well worth the climb!

You must walk this 444-step uphill street, once your reach the lighthouse you would agree every single step is worth the effort - the million dollar view from the hill top.

To go and climb the 444 steps to reach the El Faro, or the lighthouse, was a beautiful experience. In fact, there's no other way to get there but to climb this stairs that go through the Barrio Las Peñas, a historic neighborhood where everything started many years ago to be what we know as Guayaquil. About the lighthouse, don't be fool, after your get up there, you'll have to climb some 30 or 40 more steps to reach the top and have one of the best views of the city.

Worth the effort of climbing some 450 steps as you are rewarded with great views of the city and surroundings in all directions.

Loved that the steps were numbered. Great little walk up the hill, lots of cool bars and cantinas along the way. Nice view from the top. A must do if you are here.

City center and landmark. A lot of entertainment activities and street vendors, which attracts a big crowd there during the weekend.

Nice little park with good spots to take photos and relax.

This monument is some meters from the original meeting Bolívar-San Martín take place. Great art work. Probably the most iconic monument of Guayaquil.

The center of the Malecon 2000! These two people shaped the South America forever since early 19th century.

Nice place early morning or evening to walk around and just observe the river or the crazy bustling city. Lots of space. There are bathrooms and parking area. Also, just outside there are lots of buses and taxis. Security guards are always around.

An important moment in Ecuadorian history is symbolized in this monument. It's on the Malecon 2000 riverfront walk which is very pleasant to walk along.

It was nice and it had a lot of security, felt safe.

Great outdoor place to ve with family

The boat is lovely. But one of the staff who I believe to be the owner is needlessly very aggressive, completely ruining the trip. I felt like I wasted my time and money. El dueño es muy agresivo. Causa mal ambient.

(Translated by Google) The Henry Morgan pirate ship is a ship that takes you deep into the Guayas River, sometimes there are contests, parties, birthdays, and a lot of excitement to rest and enjoy the Guayas River. (Original) El barco pirata Henry Morgan es un barco que te lleva a lo profundo del río Guayas, aveces hay concursos, fiestas, cumpleaños, y mucho tusismo para descansar y gozar del río guayas

One of the loveliest haciendas on the planet. The architecture and appointments in the rooms and common area are sheer perfection. Whoever designed the buildings and the interior must be at the top of their respective industries. That being said, the price is steep for the location. We booked the Garden Cottage along with the meal plan and two extra excursions (beekeeping--incredible!) and (cloud forest waterfall hike--stunning!) and the cost added up to over $1,000 a day. Service is excellent, and though meal preferences don't always translate well, the quality and presentation of the food is outstanding. Try Myra's empanadas! And the hot chocolate was the best I ever had. If you are looking for peaceful luxury, this is the place! So beautiful.

My group of six (4 adults, 2 nine year olds) made a day trip here from Guayaquil on our way to the Galapagos. What a great spot. Impeccably decorated, very well-trained and attentive staff, excellent food, and fun activities. Highly recommended; we wish we could have spent a night there.

Loved Hacienda La Danesa! The service was excellent, the food was excellent, and we really enjoyed the activities! The property is beautiful and it is such a peaceful setting to escape the city and just enjoy the sights and sounds of the plantation. The staff were above and beyond helpful. We only did a day trip and I wish we had time to spend a few nights.

What an excellent surprise beautifully presented in the low lands of a forest and plantation. Down a long drive you come to a modern ranch style home. Every detail is cared for everyone has your enjoyment at forefront. We are sole amazing food all freshly cooked, made chocolate from. Picking the pod to the end result, wonderful. The rooms are beautiful, you lay in bed looking out of the plantation. Highly recommended and very privileged thank you all.

La Danesa was such an amazing place. The hacienda was absolutely beautiful, and our room was so comforting and relaxing. Sarai was so accommodating and cheerful. The food was defiantly the most memorable as it was the best food we had during our time in Ecuador. Allyson was a great guide and so fun to be around. Wilson showed us amazing waterfalls, as well as the rituals behind them. Benny took us horseback riding and was so patient with us. Josue and Jocelyn were very kind and took great care of us during our meals! Xiomara taught us how to make chocolate and the specific process behind it which turned into us making our own chocolate bars. John took us tubing and to the farm to teach us the behind-the-scenes of the cocoa plant. It was a great way to end our vacation and added to our time in Equador!

Photos simply cannot do this stunning property justice. The level of attention to detail is truly remarkable. From the moment you arrive and are greeted by the wonderful Ivonne to the first glimpse of your room you will wish you had booked more nights. What a place!!

Perfect place to relax. The farm has teak forests, cacao plantations and a variety of animals you can interact with (ride horses, milk a cow, guinea chickens, geese and more. ). Hosts and staff are very attentive. Expect some refreshments upon arrival. You can learn the process of making chocolate from a cacao bean, down to making your own chocolate bars after tempering the chocolate. A small store offers products for home (placemats, teak spoons, cutting boards, etc. ) and more (purses).

They perfect compliment to your Galapagos trip; a detour to the Ecuadorian coast countryside with cows, tubing, horseback-riding, hiking, cacao harvesting, chocolate making and more! Hacienda La Danesa is great for honeymooners, getaways with friends, family trips and more!

The infrastructure of the church has a classic touch. But it should be noted that the environment is healthy, pure and sacred. It is real to say that you feel like home, close to God.

Nice place. Beautiful architecture.

Another beautiful Church with a nice exterior and a very nice interior the altar is gold colored and beautiful

This is a very big Church and it has lots going on, daily mass mornings and afternoon. It is located in very busy downtown guayaquil.

Amazing building located in the Heart of Guayaquil-Ecuador

A very historic and iconic church in downtown

Beatiful church, great and historic altar.

(Translated by Google) A green area that transmits peace and freshness to those who want to appreciate the beauty of nature and life, ultimately recommended (Original) Un área verde que transmite paz y frescura al que desee apreciar lo lindo de la naturaleza y de la vida en fin recomendado

(Translated by Google) Actually here is the Café Bombóns Malecón 2000, only the photos on Google Maps are not updated and I had to create the location on Google Maps. (Original) En realidad aquí está el local de café bombóns malecón 2000, solo que las fotos en Google maps no están actualizadas y tuve que crear el local en Google maps.

(Translated by Google) A lot of plants. Colorful of flowers. Pleasant views, ideal for resting. (Original) Muchas plantas. Colorido de flores. Vistas agradables, ideal para descansar.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to visit. (Original) Hermoso lugar para visitar.

Wonderfully appointed and put together Zoo well taken care of, a lot of pride in the staff, great layout, excellent price, wonderful knowledge, clean and safe. halfway point for rest and refreshment. Wonderful variety of animals mammals and reptiles Etc from around the world. worth the visit. worth the time. great exercise and value for your money.

The variety of animals amazed me. From big animals to small. The guide was always kind and she was very prompted to answer any question. Also, the fun facts about the animals were on point and relevant to know.

My Spanish is the worse but the staffs were great. They spoke enough English to help us through. It's a guided tour through the zoo with a little break in between for snacks and such. Lots of great information about the animals. My kids enjoyed the variety of animals there. The zoo was clean. The tour took about 1.5 hours. We all had a good time.

A unique design approach. Many species may feel at home at least you would think so.

The Zoo was worthy to visit and see some unique animals. It takes 90 mins to see everything with a guide (who was a bit pushy). The 4th star would require them to repair the pathway with better material than just dirt (it rained last night and everything got muddy). Also they need bigger enclosures for the Panther and some others. Finally, the guide… not their best foot forward. I learned more from the signs in front of the animals than I did from the guide, and that’s not an exaggeration.

The zoo was a nice place to be. They have animals I’ve never seen in person. The huge turtles were so beautiful. I enjoyed watching the monkeys and all of the other animals. I then got really sad because I kept picturing these animals in their original habitat especially the ones that came from Africa. It’s good for kids and for people who want to see some animals in person

Very intimate zoo. A lot of animals to see. The tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable of the animals there. He answered any questions. Prices were great and service was not rushed. There is a snack bar mid way through the tour. Definitely recommend this zoo! this is something you don't get in the US

There's parking available Didn't have to wait too long, the guide explained everthing throughly. The food bar wasn't that good...

This is good place for connect to Nature and relax with fresh air

Beautiful and well preserve tower.

As part of the beautiful scenery of Malecon area, the tower holds a historic value of Guayaquil. Steep stairs inside will provide a great short workout to the top. All well worth it. Parts and mechanism of the tower will be at the top along with a great view.

A traditional landmark in Guayaquil. It’s a spot for viewing the river, the crazy traffic and people walking in every direction.

A beautiful moorish style clocktower, a well recognized landmark. Must visit if walking through El Malecon No cost to go inside Beware if you suffer vertigo.

The Moorish tower. I love the mix of cultures in one thing. Now the clock is working.

While in Guayaquil City, you must make a stop and visit the clock tower. (La Torre Morisca).

Malecon 2000 beatiful to walk along Guayas River.