Guayaquil
At the southern end of the malecón stands a handsome steel structure, sometimes called the Mercado Sur. When this Belgian-designed covered market was…
Must-see attractions in Ecuador
Tena
If you take the snazzy footbridge partway across the river to this 27-hectare island, prepare to be disappointed. What began as a beautifully developed…
Guayaquil
Where Calle 10 de Agosto hits the malecón you’ll see this famous 30m-high Moorish-style clock tower, which was completed in 1931. It's a memorable sight…
Guayaquil
These lush gardens aren't very large, but they're still worth a peek while strolling through the malecón. For a fee, you can enter the gardens, where…
Guayaquil
Like many of Guayaquil’s colonial buildings, the original wooden church built in 1787 was destroyed by fire. The current incarnation dates from 1938 and…
Guayaquil
Guayaquil's grand municipal library was founded in 1862 and contains the usual round-up of research volumes – as well as a curious Comiteca, with an…
South Coast
Acuario Valdivia is an animal rescue center where you can get an up-close look at some of the marine life of Ecuador (sea turtles, penguins, blue footed…
Palacio de Gobierno/ Universidad de las Artes
Guayaquil
Near the malecón, this building houses key political and administrative offices in Guayaquil. The original wooden structure was destroyed in the great…
Parque La Banda/Orillas de Zamora
Loja
North of town, this nice park has a small zoo and a beautifully designed Orquideario with over 200 species of orchids from southern Ecuador.
Central Highlands
At the Church of Mercy you'll find an image of the Virgen de las Mercedes, the protector of Latacunga, who is celebrated during the Fiesta de la Mama…
Guayaquil
This monument commemorates Antonio José de Sucre, the 19th-century general who played a pivotal role in helping Ecuador gain its independence from Spain.
Riobamba
Parque La Libertad is anchored by its neoclassical basilica, famous for being the only round church in Ecuador.
Riobamba
The handsome, tree-filled Parque Maldonado is flanked by Riobamba’s cathedral on the northeastern side.
Cuenca
Two blocks east of Plaza de San Sebastián, this bare 19th-century church is worth a quick look if you happen to be passing by.
Guayaquil
A point of reference on the malecón, this club dates back to 1928, and has a permanent meeting spot here.
Central Highlands
At the southeast corner of Parque Vicente León stands the republican-era town hall, topped by a pair of stone condors.
Riobamba
In front of Parque 21 de Abril stands the church and convent of San Antonio.
Riobamba
Just north of downtown, the Parque 21 de Abril has an observation platform with views of the surrounding mountains.
Quito
Features great monthly exhibits of Mexican artists and other cultural events celebrating Mexican culture.
South Coast
Machala's three-domed catedral (cathedral) rises high above the Parque Juan Montalvo.
South Coast
This building houses key administrative offices for Machala and the surrounding region.
Quito
Beside the cathedral on García Moreno stands the 17th-century Iglesia del Sagrario.
Central Highlands
On the south side of Parque Vicente León stands the colonial-style cathedral.
Guayaquil
One of the newer churches in the city and a good point of reference.
