Historical review
"The Pearl of the Pacific"
Guayaquil is also known as the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’, an appellation
used by some coastal cities of the Pacific Ocean used to refer to the
large port capacity and almost mandatory landing site for ships, before
the opening of the Panama Canal. Subsequently used again to extol the
beauty of its geographical environment mainly its beaches and as
tourism promotion.
Santiago de Guayaquil stands out among the Ecuadorian cities for its
high use of mass transit, and for its total density and the diversity of its
population. The city's port is one of the most important on the eastern
Pacific coast. 70% of the country's private exports leave through its
facilities, with 83% of imports entering. In addition, due to its position
as a shopping center, the city is traditionally known as the "economic
capital" of the country, due to the number of companies, factories and
commercial premises that exist throughout the city.
In the pre-Columbian
era, the Guayaquil
region was inhabited by
several indigenous
people. These towns
consisted of political
organization, warrior
actions, and
commercial exchange with other towns located to the south in
present-day Peru, and to the north in present-day Mexico, by
navigation in rafts, relying on the river structure of the Guayas River.
The villages that settled in the vicinity of the river were the product of
the migration that took place from the Manteña culture, these being
known as "Manteños del Sur" or as Huancavilca culture. In the last
period of the pre-Hispanic era, the Integration period, the Huancavilcas
covered most of the current province of Guayas and other surrounding
provinces, in which other cultures also developed. These cultures
developed independent of others until the Spanish conquest.
The foundation of the city was a process in which several Spanish
expeditions tried to settle a colonial town, but due to the native
resistance it was too difficult a task. The first settlement was made by
Sebastián de Benalcázar in 1534, who from Paita arrived with several
expeditionaries and founded a town east of the Guayas River, but the
chonos destroyed the town and killed almost half of the inhabitants
 Geography: Location:

The geography of Guayaquil is characterized by its coastal position in

the northwestern part of South America, in the coastal region of
Ecuador and its location between the Guayas River and the Salado
estuary. The geography of the city, with its proximity to the ocean and
its port status, has contributed as an important factor in making
Guayaquil the city with the highest population density in the Republic
of Ecuador.

The city of Guayaquil is located in the northwestern part of South

America, with few elevations and far from the Andes Mountains. The
little relief of the city and the canton is formed by hills that cross the
city and then join a minor mountain system called "Chongón-
Colonche" west of the city. The Guayas river network near Guayaquil in
the east, while it is crossed and fenced west by the Estero Salado. It
has easy access to the Pacific Ocean through the Gulf of Guayaquil.
The name of the city of Santiago de Guayaquil is subject to several
theories of which historians agree that it has a pre-Hispanic origin. Since it
began its founding process in 1534, it has been linked to the name of
Santiago in memory of its patron saint, Santiago el Mayor, apostle of Jesus
Christ, who is also the patron of several cities in Latin America founded in
the colonial period, such as the Santiago city in Chile, as well as the
Kingdom of Spain
 flora and fauna of the estuary; there are also discos, restaurants, and
Tourist places bars

1. Malecon 2000 3. The miseries

Named this way due to the name of the Foundation that executed the
work. The original name is Malecón Simón Bolívar. This work is a It is the oldest neighborhood in Guayaquil. In recent years it has been
project of urban regeneration of the old boardwalk. With 2.5 km of transformed to become one of the main attractions of the city.
extension, it offers its visitors, as well as security, great monuments of
the city's history, museums, gardens, fountains, viewpoints, shopping 4. Port Saint Ana
centers, restaurants, bars, food courts, the first IMAX cinema in
Ecuador , docks, from where you can board boats for day and night
walks along the Guayas River.

2. On the Malecon del Salado

It is an architectural megaproject similar to the Coconut Walk of Miami

or the Puerto Madero of Argentina, it is a residential, commercial and
potentially tourist place that has several buildings of contemporary
construction and luxurious apartments. Its first stage was inaugurated
in 2007.
You can enjoy family walks in the estuary in small boats and admire the
 5. Historical Park of Guayaquil: and where you can practice water sports such as kayaking, rowing by
boat, shore fishing, underwater fishing, diving, snorkeling, etc. and
other sports and activities such as cycling, camping, picnics and
enjoying nature

7. Santa Ana Hill:

Located outside the urban perimeter. The place has a mangrove forest
that can be traveled by visitors through a wooden path. In the
mangrove there are 28 species of animals in captivity, including the
white-tailed deer, the raccoon, the peccary. There are also tigrillos,
lazy bears, monkeys and crocodiles. This adding to the parakeets, It is located northeast of the city, next to the Las Peñas neighborhood
harpy eagle and parrots. The site also has a replica of the Old and a few meters from the Malecon. It is the place where Guayaquil
Guayaquil, some of the buildings are original and were transported to originated. It is colorful and visiting it is pleasant, since you have to
the park. In the park you can discover the main fauna and history not climb 456 steps, until reach its peak, where you can see the north of
only of the city but also of the old province. Guayaquil. El Cerro is full of cafes, bars, craft shops, etc.

6. Park the lake 8. Seminar Park:

It is an artificial lake with more than 2,500,000 m³ of water (reservoir) It is located in the Rocafuerte sector in the center of the city. In this
park you can see a monument to Simón Bolívar, as well as a great
variety of green iguanas. The Seminario park borders on the north with
Clemente Ballén and Millán Street, on the south with Ten de Agosto
Street, on the east with Chile Street and on the west with Chimborazo
Street which was regenerated for the specific use of pedestrians since
it connects the park with the Cathedral of Guayaquil.
9. Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil:
It is located in the center of Guayaquil, it was built between 1547, it
has beautiful semi-Gothic towers, it was the parent church in the mid-
16th century. Originally the cathedral was built of wood, during 1590
the building was on the Santa Hill Ana, next to the Cabildo House and
the Plaza de Armas, then the temple was destroyed by a terrifying fire
in 1692
10. Samanes Park:
It is located north of the city, precisely in the Samanes sector. It is the
third largest park in Latin America, since it extends from the Guayas
River to the Vía a Daule with approximately 851 hectares. It is a
recreational park that has lots of soccer, tennis, basketball and
handball courts; It also has a lagoon area and a concert area with a
capacity of 10,000 people. In this park a stadium was built that was
named in honor of the late soccer player Christian Benítez Betancourt,
with a capacity of 8,000 people. In this stadium the Guayaquil City
Soccer Club of the Seria A of Ecuadorian football plays at home.
Gastronomy
In Guayaquil it is possible to find restaurants of typical, international and
specialized food in different places of the city. The main sectors of
international restaurants are Urdesa, the city center, and the road to
Samborondón.

Rice with stew and roasted meat
It is a dish prepared with ripe beans of the type known locally as
canary, although it can also be prepared with lentils, chickpeas or with
another different type of beans, as well as variants of meat (cutlet,
fish, chicken or sausages), meats that are cooked in charcoal and has
as complement patacones (fried green banana pieces)
Fish soup with onions
A broth with fish albacore or tuna preferably, cooked cassava, and
seasoned with a type of salad composed of onion, kidney tomato,
coriander and lemon juice all prepared separately, and served
together, considered an excellent life-giving after a night of grilling
Very common
Green of bolons
(Fried green banana balls, which are shaped by hands) with fried
pieces of pork skin (pork rinds) or with pieces of fresh cheese. There
are also salty snacks such as humitas (made with ground sweet corn,
along with pieces of cheese, wrapped in the corn husk itself)
The hayacas
(Made with cornmeal, together with pieces of pork or chicken,
vegetables, raisins, peas, wrapped in the banana leaf), fish buns
(prepared with ground green banana, fish, peanuts or peanuts, also
wrapped in a banana leaf) and green banana patties, stuffed with
cheese or beef

The sausage broth

Orange juice to which pineapple, melon, watermelon, banana, grapes

and many other tropical fruits are added to the diner's taste.

Holidays

(Or hose), broth made with giblets stuffed with blood and rice or
grated green, liver, ears, among other parts of the pig that are used for
its elaboration

Guayaquil celebrates several holidays throughout the year, which

attract a large number of tourists from the country and foreigners.
Desserts
For the months of July, celebrations in the city take place in
Fruit salad commemoration of the Guayaquil Foundation on July 25 of each year.
The festivities for these holidays are characterized by their parades in
various sectors of the city and art exhibitions in the Las Peñas
neighborhood of Santa Ana hill.

The biggest festivities that take place in the city are the "octubrine
parties", which are held throughout the month of October of each Brochure about the city of
year, especially on October 9 in which military stops and civic parades
are held, and the ME Municipality holds the "Solemn Session" in
memory of the independence of Guayaquil.
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Why visit the city of Guayaquil? Name: Carlos Ortiz F.

Visiting Guayaquil is
one of the best Course: 1°Bgu”C”
experiences a tourist
can take.

Guayaquil is a very
Teacher: Miss. Jessica Mendoza C.
welcoming city that
receives its own and foreigners, always with the same love
School: Educational Unit “Jose Mejia
Among the essential places to visit are the Historic Center, Las Peñas
neighborhood, Simón Bolívar boardwalk and Seminario Park Lequerica”
Its diverse spaces and green areas attract a large number of people
who enjoy ecotourism. 2019 - 2020