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Guayaquil Canton

City · 🇪🇨 Ecuador
Population 2,746,403
Area 4,124 km²
Time zone America/Guayaquil
Official website www.guayaquil.gob.ec
Guayaquil Canton

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Guayaquil Essentials

Guayaquil features a blend of historic landmarks and modern urban developments. Visitors can climb the 444 steps of Santa Ana Hill to reach its iconic lighthouse or observe land iguanas at Parque Seminario. The city’s waterfronts, Malecón 2000 and Malecón del Salado, offer expansive walkways along the Guayas River and Estero Salado. Architectural highlights include the neo-Gothic Metropolitan Cathedral and the Municipal Palace, while the Aerovía cable car provides an aerial transit link over the river to Durán.

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Religious Landmarks

Guayaquil’s spiritual landscape ranges from the neo-Gothic spires of the Metropolitan Cathedral to modern pilgrimage sites like the Santuario del Señor de la Divina Misericordia. This collection highlights the city's architectural diversity, featuring the historic wooden structures of El Morro and the grand, white-marble Guayaquil Ecuador Temple. These sites serve as central points for local Catholic traditions and the Latter-day Saint community, reflecting the city's religious history and contemporary devotion.

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Parks & Nature

Guayaquil’s green spaces range from urban boardwalks to expansive ecological reserves. This selection includes the historic Parque Seminario, known for its resident land iguanas, and the modern Malecón del Salado boardwalk. Beyond the city center, the list covers the massive sports complexes of Parque de los Samanes and the protected mangrove ecosystems of Isla de La Campana and Isla Matorrillos, which provide critical habitats for coastal bird species and local wildlife.

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Shopping & Dining in Guayaquil

Guayaquil’s commercial landscape spans from expansive modern malls like San Marino and Mall del Sol to historic neighborhood hubs. This selection highlights the city's culinary diversity, featuring 24-hour institutions like La Canoa and specialized Andean eateries. Traditional markets like Mercado Artesanal offer regional handicrafts, while the Mercado del Río provides a contemporary food hall experience set within architecture inspired by the city's historic shipyards.

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Guayaquil Canton — Map

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 36°) · extremes 22°–38°
  • 23° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 14 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–37°
  • 24° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–37°
  • 23° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 22°–38°
  • 23° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 36°) · extremes 21°–38°
  • 23° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–38°
  • 22° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high
Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 37° · extremes 20°–39°
  • 22° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high
Up to 26 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 38°) · extremes 20°–39°
  • 22° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 38° · extremes 20°–40°
  • 22° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 28 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 37° · extremes 20°–39°
  • 22° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 36° · extremes 20°–38°
  • 22° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 24 days above 35°

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 37°) · extremes 21°–39°
  • 23° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 22 days above 35°

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+593
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Guayaquil Canton
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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