🇪🇨 Ecuador Travel Guide: Guayaquil Highlights

As Ecuador's largest city (pop: ~3M) and main seaport, Guayaquil is the economic and cultural heart of the country's coastal region. ✈️ Getting There Flight from Quito: ~50 minutes 🚗 Local Transport Use Uber/Didi (avoid regular taxis for safety). 🏨 Top Stays Marriott / Sheraton (best for comfort & location). 🍽️ Must-Try Food 1️⃣ La Pata Gorda 🦀 – Legendary seafood crab dishes 2️⃣ Sushi Yamato – Fresh Japanese flavors 3️⃣ Sambo Food Garden Plaza – Local & international bites 4️⃣ Plaza Lagos (upscale district) – All restaurants here deliver! 5️⃣ Plaza Guayarte – Trendy food hall vibe 🌆 Top Attractions Malecón del Salado – Scenic lakeside park Parque Seminario – Famous iguana park 🦎 Malecón 2000 – Iconic riverfront boardwalk Las Peñas – Colorful historic neighborhood Santa Ana Hill – Climb 444 steps for epic city views Bonus: Ride the nearby cable car for panoramas! #EcuadorTravel #GuayaquilGuide #SeafoodHeaven #UrbanAdventure