Things to do in Pacific Coast & Lowlands
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Teatro Centro de Arte
Teatro Centro de Arte is a good venue to check out for contemporary theater and live music.
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Café Galería Quimbita
The Café Galería Quimbita is one of the more popular late-night spots in the neighborhood.
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Pan Columbia
For midday snacks, nothing beats a piping-hot sweet roll or pastry served at Pan Columbia.
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Poly Restaurant
One of the few authentic local-style eateries left around the area of the Malecón and Las Peñas.
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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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Cinemark
Filmgoers in the northern suburbs head to the multiscreen Cinemark in the Mall del Sol.
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Rincon Criollo
This hopping local haunt serves up almuerzos such as traditional peanut soup, chicken and rice.
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Nutripan
For midday snacks, nothing beats a piping-hot sweet roll or pastry served at Nutripan.
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Teatro del Ángel
Teatro del Ángel is a good venue to check out for contemporary theater and live music.
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Funky Monkey
Funky Monkey, a mellow and mod popular restaurant and bar, is just across the street.
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Fruta del Tiempo
Slip into a bamboo chair near the plaza for juices, breakfasts, filling lunches and ice-cream sundaes.
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El Jardín de Salsa
El Jardín de Salsa, near the airport, has one of the largest dance floors in Ecuador.
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Guayaquil Vision Tours
Double decker bus tours of the city (1½ hours). Starts from the Plaza Olmedo on the Malecón.
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Nancy Hilgert Tours
Expert bird-watching guide. Works with professional and academic tour groups as well as individuals.
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Teatro Sarao
Teatro Sarao is a good venue to check out for contemporary theater and live music.
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Parrillada El Colorado
A popular but very casual spot, with patrons sitting at sidewalk tables next to a sizzling grill.
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Dulceria La Palma
The old-school Dulceria La Palma is perhaps the most atmospheric place downtown.
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Chesco Pizzeria
Chesco serves up piping-hot, deep-dish pizzas plus pasta and hamburgers in a modern dining room.
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Conga
Favorite club of the moment, with a mix of salsa, reggaetón, merengue and electronica.
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Handicraft Market
There’s a tiny handicraft market on weekends at the west end of the Malecón.
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Cruceros Discovery
River cruises from Tuesday to Sunday every two hours. Music, dancing and some information.
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Bar de los Ochenta
In Urdesa, where La Crème used to be, this club plays all 80s music all the time.
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AKI Supermercado
AKI Supermercado is a good supermarket for stocking up on provisions.
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Bla, bla, bla Mykonos Café
Bla, bla, bla Mykonos Café turns into raucous discotheques most weekend nights.
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Pipes Pan de Columbia
Piping hot baked goods served up late just northeast of the Parque del Centenario.
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