Guayaquil
Guayaquil is a seaport located in Ecuador and is the largest city therein. You can go here by flying into Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport. For international departure for this airport, the price is $27.16. You can also go by car, but be aggressive with the horn and keep extra cash around. There are plenty of Guayaquil Ecuador hotels that are close by any particular destination that you choose.
Guayaquil has a population of over 1,985,379. The climate is hot and generally humid. The temperature ranges from 80 in January to around 20 degrees Fahrenheit around December. Usual rainfall ranges from 10 inches during the summer to less than 2 inches during the winter months. This is part of the western lowland of Ecuador. The coastal plains from Guayaquil south are deserts, but can become fertile when irrigated. Many Guayaquil Ecuador hotels are located all over the town and are close to various sightseeing places and tourist areas in the areas in and around Guayaquil.
Guayaquil has one of the most beautiful forests in the area, the Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco. This is a privately owned preserve, and is owned by Fundación Pro-Bosque. This preserve sits on 3, 450 hectares of land, and is considered tropical dry forest. There are many different animals and birds that can be seen here. Among the 200 bird species that live here is the great green macaw, and among the 35 different mammal species can be ocelots, peccaries, jaguars, and monkeys. There are also several Guayaquil Ecuador hotels in the area such as Hampton Inn located at 9 De Octubre 432 Y Baquerizo, Moreno, Guayaquil.
When visiting Guayaquil, another place to visit is the Malecon 2000. This is the crown jewel of Guayaquil and is guarded by the local police force. This is solely for pedestrians. This waterfront has many cafes bars and shops for example. This waterfront runs parallel to the Guayas River (Spanish name Rio Guayas). Some points of interest along this waterfront are Mercado Sur, Sofieri and the Handmade Market for example. Some architecture of note is the Moorish Tower and the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo bust as well as the Palacio Municipal. One of the Guayaquil Ecuador hotels of note are Continental Hotel located at Chile Y 10 De Agosto, Guayaquil.
The Botanical Garden in Guayaquil is one of the most beautiful in the world. It is located in the suburb known as the Orchideas. Some of the flowers included here are orchids Heliconias, Palm trees and Bromeliads are just some of the species here for your enjoyment. There are also butterfly gardens included here. This particular park holds three exhibits: orchids, precious stones and medicinal plants. There are over 320 botanical species, 70 bird species and 60 butterfly species. One of the Guayaquil Ecuador hotels is Hotel Oro Verde Guayaquil located at Avenida 9 De Octubre 414 (Esquina) Y Garcia Moreno Guayaquil.
If you are looking for churches to see in Guayaquil, then the Church of St. Vincent also known as Santo Domingo is what will please your eyes. This church was built originally in 1548 and has been rebuilt due to several fires. It is located on Rocafuerte and Coronel Avenue in Old Town. A statue in front of the church depicts Mariscal Sucre, who was a marshal in the war for independence. Inside a statue of the Virgen Del Rosario which was a gift from King Charles V of Spain. One of the many Guayaquil Ecuador hotels of note is the Casa Agua Canela located at Mercadillo 347 y versalles, Quito.
When looking for museums in Guayaquil, take a look at the Museo Nahim Isaias B, located at Clemente Ballén and Pichincha 2nd Piso. This museum has pieces that date back to 4200 B.C. Ceramic jugs, gold jewelry, colonial art, gold and silver altar pieces and figurines are all located here for your perusal. When looking at Guayaquil Ecuador hotels near the area, Oro Verde located at Garcia Moreno S/N Y De Octubre Guayaquil is one of choice. When touring Guayaquil, you need to know where Guayaquil Ecuador hotels are in location to the attraction that you want to see.
Population and Climate for Guayaquil
Guayaquil has a population of over 1,985,379. The climate is hot and generally humid. The temperature ranges from 80 in January to around 20 degrees Fahrenheit around December. Usual rainfall ranges from 10 inches during the summer to less than 2 inches during the winter months. This is part of the western lowland of Ecuador. The coastal plains from Guayaquil south are deserts, but can become fertile when irrigated. Many Guayaquil Ecuador hotels are located all over the town and are close to various sightseeing places and tourist areas in the areas in and around Guayaquil.
Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco
Guayaquil has one of the most beautiful forests in the area, the Bosque Protector Cerro Blanco. This is a privately owned preserve, and is owned by Fundación Pro-Bosque. This preserve sits on 3, 450 hectares of land, and is considered tropical dry forest. There are many different animals and birds that can be seen here. Among the 200 bird species that live here is the great green macaw, and among the 35 different mammal species can be ocelots, peccaries, jaguars, and monkeys. There are also several Guayaquil Ecuador hotels in the area such as Hampton Inn located at 9 De Octubre 432 Y Baquerizo, Moreno, Guayaquil.
Malecon 2000
When visiting Guayaquil, another place to visit is the Malecon 2000. This is the crown jewel of Guayaquil and is guarded by the local police force. This is solely for pedestrians. This waterfront has many cafes bars and shops for example. This waterfront runs parallel to the Guayas River (Spanish name Rio Guayas). Some points of interest along this waterfront are Mercado Sur, Sofieri and the Handmade Market for example. Some architecture of note is the Moorish Tower and the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo bust as well as the Palacio Municipal. One of the Guayaquil Ecuador hotels of note are Continental Hotel located at Chile Y 10 De Agosto, Guayaquil.
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden in Guayaquil is one of the most beautiful in the world. It is located in the suburb known as the Orchideas. Some of the flowers included here are orchids Heliconias, Palm trees and Bromeliads are just some of the species here for your enjoyment. There are also butterfly gardens included here. This particular park holds three exhibits: orchids, precious stones and medicinal plants. There are over 320 botanical species, 70 bird species and 60 butterfly species. One of the Guayaquil Ecuador hotels is Hotel Oro Verde Guayaquil located at Avenida 9 De Octubre 414 (Esquina) Y Garcia Moreno Guayaquil.
The Church Of St. Vincent
If you are looking for churches to see in Guayaquil, then the Church of St. Vincent also known as Santo Domingo is what will please your eyes. This church was built originally in 1548 and has been rebuilt due to several fires. It is located on Rocafuerte and Coronel Avenue in Old Town. A statue in front of the church depicts Mariscal Sucre, who was a marshal in the war for independence. Inside a statue of the Virgen Del Rosario which was a gift from King Charles V of Spain. One of the many Guayaquil Ecuador hotels of note is the Casa Agua Canela located at Mercadillo 347 y versalles, Quito.
Museo Nahim Isaias B
When looking for museums in Guayaquil, take a look at the Museo Nahim Isaias B, located at Clemente Ballén and Pichincha 2nd Piso. This museum has pieces that date back to 4200 B.C. Ceramic jugs, gold jewelry, colonial art, gold and silver altar pieces and figurines are all located here for your perusal. When looking at Guayaquil Ecuador hotels near the area, Oro Verde located at Garcia Moreno S/N Y De Octubre Guayaquil is one of choice. When touring Guayaquil, you need to know where Guayaquil Ecuador hotels are in location to the attraction that you want to see.
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