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Religious sites in Guayaquil

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.

Religious Landmarks — Map

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St. Peter the Apostle Metropolitan Catholic Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil is a cathedral in the center of Guayaquil, Ecuador.

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Guayaquil Ecuador Temple

The Guayaquil Ecuador Temple is the 58th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Guayaquil

The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Guayaquil is an archdiocese located in the city of Guayaquil in Ecuador.

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Santuario Católico Señor de la Divina Misericordia

Located on the road to the coast, this modern sanctuary is the second largest church in Guayaquil. It features contemporary architecture and a prominent mural of the Divine Mercy.

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Iglesia Católica San Jacinto del Morro

A historic wooden church in the rural parish of El Morro. Known for its colonial-style architecture and distinctive white and blue facade, it is one of the oldest religious structures in the Guayas province.

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Santuario Católico Santa María Madre de Guayaquil

A modern pilgrimage site located in the Mucho Lote district, dedicated to the city's patroness, Santa María Madre de Guayaquil.

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