Other sights in Guayaquil
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Parque Histórico Guayaquil
Historic Williamsburg meets the zoo at this large park across the Guayaquil–Durán bridge, on the east side of Río Daule. The park is divided into three ‘zones’: the Endangered Wildlife Zone, which has 45 species of bird, animal and reptile in a seminatural habitat; the Urban Architecture Zone, which has a restaurant and showcases the development of early-20th-century architecture in Guayaquil; and the Traditions Zone, which focuses on local traditions, with an emphasis on rural customs, crafts and agriculture.
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Las Peñas & Cerro Santa Ana
These two historic neighborhoods have been refurbished into an idealized version of a quaint South American hillside village, all brightly painted homes and cobblestone alleyways. If you peek inside an open door or window, however, you realize it's a bit of a Potemkin village that's not entirely sanitized as residents still live their everyday lives as they would elsewhere in the city.
Everyone strolling the Malecón ends up here, especially at night when the views from the top are spectacular. There are several stylish and attractive bars, and it's completely safe - though one of the friendly security officers may stop you for walking up or down the wrong side of the stee…
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Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil
About a half-hour drive north of town near Cerro Colorado, this botanical garden has more than 80 orchid varieties and nearly 700 plant species. Paths and trails lead you past the plant exhibits and tropical birds flutter overhead. There is a gift shop, a café, a butterfly garden and an auditorium. Insect repellent is recommended in the rainy months. With a few days’ advance notice, a guided tour can be arranged.
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Numa Pompillo Llona
This historic street is named after the guayaquileño (1832-1907) who wrote the national anthem. Narrow and winding, it has several unobtrusive plaques set into the walls of some houses, indicating the simple residences of past presidents. The colonial wooden architecture has been allowed to age elegantly, albeit with a gloss of paint. It's a dead-end street, so you get to see everything twice.
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Museo Antropológico y de Arte Contemporáneo
Marking the end of riverfront is the modern Museo Antropológico y de Arte Contemporáneo, a museum of anthropology, archaeology and (most importantly for the average visitor) a superb and well-curated collection of contemporary Ecuadorian art. MAAC also has a modern 400-seat theater (230-9400; www.maaccine.com; admission $2) for plays, concerts and films.
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Museo Presley Norton
A few blocks south of the Plaza Rodolfo Baquerizo Moreno is the Museo Presley Norton, an impressive collection of archaeological artifacts, including pottery and figurines made by the original settlers of Ecuador, housed in a beautifully restored ornate mansion. It occasionally hosts film screenings and live music.
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City Cemetery
Incorporated into the city landscape a short ride from the center is this cemetery containing hundreds of above-ground tombs stacked atop one another so that it resembles a mini apartment complex rather than a final resting place.
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9 de Octubre
The main thoroughfare of the Downtown area, 9 de Octubre, is definitely worth a stroll, even if you're not shopping, if only to experience the commercial vibrancy of the city.
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Lighthouse
You can climb the lighthouse for spectacular 360-degree views of the city and its rivers.
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