🇪🇨 Ecuador Travel Guide | Guayaquil's Best Eats & Sights
As Ecuador's largest city and key Pacific port, Guayaquil boasts a vibrant mix of colonial charm, modern energy, and unbeatable seafood! 🌡️ Climate & Getting There Weather: Hot & humid (25-30°C year-round) From Quito: 40-minute flights (depart every 30 mins – shortest flight I’ve ever taken! ✈️) 🏙️ Top Sights 1️⃣ Torre Morisca & Riverside Strolls The Moorish Tower and riverwalk offer gorgeous views. Bonus: Spot Navy training ships – very Pirates of the Caribbean vibes! 🏴☠️ 2️⃣ Banking District Sleek skyscrapers + historic plazas (great for photos! 📸). 🏨 Hotel Pick Courtyard by Marriott ($60/night) Pros: Central location, comfy rooms, rooftop pool. 🦀 MUST-TRY FOOD 1️⃣ Restaurante Riviera Star dish: Encebollado (Ecuador’s iconic fish stew). Vibe: Romantic riverfront dining. 2️⃣ Gourmet Market Why go? A food hall with top-tier ceviche, grilled shrimp, and patacones (fried plantains). Local tip: Try "cangrejo criollo" (spicy crab)! 🍸 Pair with: A guayaba (guava) cocktail – refreshing in the heat! 📍 Honorable Mentions Mercado del Río: Trendy spot for craft beer & fusion bites. La Pata Gorda: Legendary for whole fried fish. #GuayaquilEats #EcuadorFoodie #SeafoodHeaven #TravelDiaries