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Guayaquil |
General Information:
Spanish Conquistador Francisco de Orellana founded Guayaquil on 25th July in the year 1538. The city nestled at the western margin of the River Guayas is considered to be the most populous city of Ecuador. The largest city and the main seaport have a population of 2,189,865. The city is famous for its fishing and manufacturing industries. The climate of the city remains to be hot and humid during the time between December to April. The rest of the year is blessed with a nice and cool temperature and is the perfect time to plan for a trip to Guayaquil.
Tourist Attractions:
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The Mercado Artesanal is a favorite haunt for the tourists in search of exquisite paintings, jewelry and crafts by local artisans. Parque Centenario is a wonderful location for a family getaway. The equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar and the Talapia fish of Japan are the greatest attractions of the park. The shade of the large trees planted within the premises of the park, Parque Centenario make the place a desired destination for those in search of tranquility. The city has a number of museums that offer a glimpse of the past history of the land and the exquisite collections are incredible pieces that overwhelms the heart of the tourists.
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Museo Coronel Felix Luque Plata, Museo del Municipal de Guayaquil, Museo Francisco Campos, Museo Banco del Pacifico, Museo Historico Bae Calderón and Museo Atropológico del Banco Central are the famous museums nestled within the city. There are some special churches renowned for their architectural features and happens to be the special attractions of the place.
Transportation:
The city has a more or less well-developed transport system that makes the work of the tourists easier and quite comfortable. Guayaquil's International Simón Bolivar airport lies at the northern part of the city center and offers both domestic and International airways. There are several bus services available within the parts of the city and while traveling in a taxi make it a point to agree the price previously as the city taxis have no option for meters.
Shopping:
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Shopping in Guayaquil is a great experience and is dotted with impressive malls to meet the demands of customers. Mall de Sol is the largest and the most modern Latin American mall. The mall features more than 250 stores and is a favorite haunt of the discerning customers. Malecon 2000 Shopping Center is another popular shopping destination that features nearly 238 stores. The stores offer lucrative discounts on their products and the restaurants within the malls overlooks the splendid view of the Guayas River. The malls are the home to International brands displaying exquisite designer wears and charming accessories.
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Plaza Triángulo Shopping Center, Policentro, Garzocentro 2000, Unicentro Mall, Ríocentro Los Ceibos, Ríocentro Entreríos, Millenniun Gallery, Plaza Mayor, Puntilla Mall and Plaza Quil.
Hotels:
The best places to stay while making a short trip to the land of tremendous beauty are the luxurious hotels. The hotels are nestled at the heart of the city and overlooks picturesque aspects of the city. The great ambience and impressive recreational facilities provides a dash of glamour and glitz to your trip. Hotel Ore Verde Guayauil, Hampton Inn Guayaquil Downtown, Howard Johnson Hotel Guayaquil, Hilton Colon Guayaquil, Grand Hotel Guayaquil and Ramada Hotel are the most popular hotels for tourists to opt for.
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