Hotel Palace Guayaquil - Local Area
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Hotel Palace Guayaquil, located in the heart of the city of Guayaquil, is approximately four kilometers south of Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport and 420 kilometers southwest of Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Guayaquil, which lies on the west bank of the Guayas River, is Ecuador’s largest city and main port, featuring a wide range of Ecuador attractions. Until now, it was mainly a destination for business travelers but is rapidly becoming a tourist destination. Its port “Puerto Maritimo” is the main sea port where most of the country’s imports and exports are handled. It is also the base for visitors to the Galapagos Islands, world famous for fauna, sea lions, turtles, penguins, dolphins, reptiles and exotic birds. The main center for nightlife in Guayaquil is the “Kennedy Mall” which offers a variety of bars and discos. The national monetary denomination is the Sucre. Most nationalities will need a visa to enter Ecuador.
Luxe Guayaquil, Ecuador Travel Guide
Malecon 2000
A cultural riverside walking promenade with entertaiment 3 blocks from the hotel. There is also a mall and park with historical monuments.
Zona Rosa
Five blocks from hotel, place to find bars and discoteques
Parque Historico
10 minutes by car, across the river. It features the main animal and plant species of Ecuador. There are also several rebuilt antique houses recreating old Guayaquil.
Cerro Blanco
A nature walk in a natural protected area.
Las Peñas
The neighborhood where the city was founded, now a zone of art and entertainment. The old district “Las Peñas” is the only part of the city where the wooden houses were not destroyed by fire. Visitors are able to get an impression of the old, picturesque colonial Guayaquil.
Malecón del Salado
A riverside walk about 10 minutes away by car. It also offers boat rentals.
Playas
Manglares de Churute
Churches, Museums and Parks
The churches of La Merced and San Francisco, the beautiful cemetery below Cerro el Carmen, the city’s numerous museums, the Botanical Gardens and park are definitely worth a visit.
Celebrations
The founding of Guayaquil is celebrated on July 24 and 25, and the city’s independence on October 9-12. Both holidays are lively and offer many public events.