Guayaquil Shopping

  1. Centro Comercial Albán Borja

    If you prefer a more sedate shopping atmosphere than Guayaquil's lively markets, try one of the indoor shopping malls along the Malecón or the department stores along 9 de Octubre. Centro Comercial Albán Borja is in in Urdesa.

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  2. El Mercado Artesanal Loja

    This is a large artisans' market in a building taking up an entire block downtown. It has a huge variety of crafts from all over Ecuador including Otavalo-style sweaters, Panama hats, nicely carved chess boards, mass-produced paintings and just about every knick-knack imaginable. Bargaining is expected.

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  4. La Bahía

    La Bahía Guayacos like to shop at this sprawling street market between Olmedo and Colón. It's crowded, busy and colorful, and you'll find everything from knock-off name-brand watches to brassieres and bootleg CDs.

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  7. Mall del Sol

    If you prefer a more sedate shopping atmosphere than Guayaquil's lively markets, try one of the indoor shopping malls along the Malecón or the department stores along 9 de Octubre. The biggest mall in Guayaquil, similar to any you find in the US, is Mall del Sol near the airport.

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  8. Mr Books

    Large, modern store in the mall.

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  9. Policentro

    If you prefer a more sedate shopping atmosphere than Guayaquil's lively markets, try one of the indoor shopping malls along the Malecón or the department stores along 9 de Octubre. Policentro in the Kennedy suburb has many modern stores, restaurants and a movie theater.

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