Guidebook for Samborondón
Sightseeing
While staying at my apartment, a must-see is this museum/zoo. It is a 3 minute walk! Entrance is free and there is a small charge only if you want an audio guide that is available in a few languages. Part of the park showcases animals and vegetation from the region. Another aspect of this historic park is the showcasing of old Guayaquil with original historic homes and many live performances of urban and rural life in the 19th century. Great for families with kids and also for a relaxing day date. Food is available for sale onsite to make it an all-day occasion!
http://www.guayaquilesmidestino.com/en/nature/out-of-guayaquil/Historic-Park
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Guayaquil Historical Park
Avenida Rio EsmeraldasWhile staying at my apartment, a must-see is this museum/zoo. It is a 3 minute walk! Entrance is free and there is a small charge only if you want an audio guide that is available in a few languages. Part of the park showcases animals and vegetation from the region. Another aspect of this historic park is the showcasing of old Guayaquil with original historic homes and many live performances of urban and rural life in the 19th century. Great for families with kids and also for a relaxing day date. Food is available for sale onsite to make it an all-day occasion!
http://www.guayaquilesmidestino.com/en/nature/out-of-guayaquil/Historic-Park
One way to enjoy the Malecón and Guayaquil views is by riding The Henry Morgan Ship or Barco Pirata Morgan. The best time to enjoy this ride is just before sunset to see the city from day to night. Food and drinks are available on board to enjoy during the ride.
Barco Morgan
General Antonio José de SucreOne way to enjoy the Malecón and Guayaquil views is by riding The Henry Morgan Ship or Barco Pirata Morgan. The best time to enjoy this ride is just before sunset to see the city from day to night. Food and drinks are available on board to enjoy during the ride.
Arts & Culture
Santa Ana Hill. (To arrive by car, it's about an 8 minute ride.) Located in Guayaquil's center, this is one of the main tourist attractions. Santa Ana hill has at the bottom of it, many art galleries, oftentimes throughout the year markets with work from local artisans, and restaurants. Going up the hill, visitors will be able to stop by at many of the bars, restaurants and other shops. And at the very top for those who will make it, there is a small St. Ana chapel and a lighthouse with views of the entire city. Beautiful day or night!
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Cerro Santa Ana
120 Numa Pompilio LlonaSanta Ana Hill. (To arrive by car, it's about an 8 minute ride.) Located in Guayaquil's center, this is one of the main tourist attractions. Santa Ana hill has at the bottom of it, many art galleries, oftentimes throughout the year markets with work from local artisans, and restaurants. Going up the hill, visitors will be able to stop by at many of the bars, restaurants and other shops. And at the very top for those who will make it, there is a small St. Ana chapel and a lighthouse with views of the entire city. Beautiful day or night!
A local theatre just a few minutes walk outside of EntreRios gates.
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Théâtre Sanchez Aguilar
Avenida Rio Esmeraldas A local theatre just a few minutes walk outside of EntreRios gates.
Malecón 2000 is a boardwalk overlooking the Guayas River. It is home to shops, restaurants, gardens, museums, an IMAX theatre, children's playground, and historic monuments. On one end of the Malecón is the Crystal Palace that hosts many cultural events. Sometimes there are also markets selling goods made by local artisans.
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Malecón 2000
Simon Bolivar PalaciosMalecón 2000 is a boardwalk overlooking the Guayas River. It is home to shops, restaurants, gardens, museums, an IMAX theatre, children's playground, and historic monuments. On one end of the Malecón is the Crystal Palace that hosts many cultural events. Sometimes there are also markets selling goods made by local artisans.
The city's cathedral built in a neo-Gothic style and located across the street from Parque de las Iguanas.
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Cathédrale métropolitaine de Guayaquil
& 10 de AgostoThe city's cathedral built in a neo-Gothic style and located across the street from Parque de las Iguanas.
Essentials
Megamaxi supermarket superstore is located in the Village Plaza next to the RioCentro shopping mall. You can get your groceries and more here.
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Megamaxi
S/N Av. Juan Tanca Marengo Megamaxi supermarket superstore is located in the Village Plaza next to the RioCentro shopping mall. You can get your groceries and more here.
Farmacias Pharmacy'S
Avenida Río GuayasPharmacy's pharmacy is located at the entrance of EntreRios
Hospital located on the main road just a couple minutes drive from the apartment.
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Kennedy Clinic Hospital Samborondón
Avenida SamborondónHospital located on the main road just a couple minutes drive from the apartment.
Shopping
Riocentro, besides shopping, also has inside this location Mi Comisariato, a supermarket, Mi Ferrisariato, a hardware store, and Juan Marcet, an art/office supply store.
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C.C. Riocentro Entre Ríos
Avenida SamborondónRiocentro, besides shopping, also has inside this location Mi Comisariato, a supermarket, Mi Ferrisariato, a hardware store, and Juan Marcet, an art/office supply store.
New plaza which is home to many shops. You can arrive there by walking out of EntreRios by the exit near Pan Dorado bakery which is at the beginning of Av. Samborondón. Check out their selection here: http://www.ccbuenavistaplaza.com/locales.html
Buena Vista Plaza
Avenida SamborondónNew plaza which is home to many shops. You can arrive there by walking out of EntreRios by the exit near Pan Dorado bakery which is at the beginning of Av. Samborondón. Check out their selection here: http://www.ccbuenavistaplaza.com/locales.html
Food Scene
Bocca
1245 Av. SamborondónLa Piazza
Located inside Las Terrazas (plaza near the theatre), this place is good for Seafood specialties; mainly, Crab dishes: Bandeja de mariscos, Cangrejos al ajillo, Sopa de Cangrejo
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La Pata Gorda Samborondon
Located inside Las Terrazas (plaza near the theatre), this place is good for Seafood specialties; mainly, Crab dishes: Bandeja de mariscos, Cangrejos al ajillo, Sopa de Cangrejo
Located inside La Piazza, just across the road from the main street Via Samborondón, at the far left corner of the plaza sits this beautifully designed restaurant great for meat lovers. I've had a delicious corn with cheese starter. Mmmm
Las Carnes De Chavela
103 Avenida 47 NOLocated inside La Piazza, just across the road from the main street Via Samborondón, at the far left corner of the plaza sits this beautifully designed restaurant great for meat lovers. I've had a delicious corn with cheese starter. Mmmm
Located in Las Terrazas plaza (near Teatro Sanchez Aguilar) is this high-end restaurant that specializes in authentic Ecuadorian coastal cuisine: comida típica
Mi Tierra
S/N Av. SamborondónLocated in Las Terrazas plaza (near Teatro Sanchez Aguilar) is this high-end restaurant that specializes in authentic Ecuadorian coastal cuisine: comida típica
Located in Guayaquil's center, the Unipark Hotel offers an awesome buffet lunch on their ground floor and a buffet breakfast on their top floor overlooking the park that is open to everyone. Delish!
Unipark Hotel
406 y Clemente BallénLocated in Guayaquil's center, the Unipark Hotel offers an awesome buffet lunch on their ground floor and a buffet breakfast on their top floor overlooking the park that is open to everyone. Delish!
Oro Verde Guayaquil
414 Av. 9 de OctubreEnjoy a fancy dinner in one of Guayaquil's top hotels
El Fortín restaurant is located on the second floor of Hotel Continental in Guayaquil's center (not to be confused with La Canoa which is on the ground floor). El Fortín is high-end dining great for lunch or dinner, offering many vegetarian options in addition to all foods. Dress is semiformal; (no shorts) long pants required.
El Fortin
El Fortín restaurant is located on the second floor of Hotel Continental in Guayaquil's center (not to be confused with La Canoa which is on the ground floor). El Fortín is high-end dining great for lunch or dinner, offering many vegetarian options in addition to all foods. Dress is semiformal; (no shorts) long pants required.
Quality cafe and bakery inside the Oro Verde Hotel on 9 de Octubre Street. After around 7:30 pm many of the treats go on sale so as to not let the food go to waste and always make fresh food daily.
Gourmet Deli Oro Verde
1 Av. Francisco de OrellanaQuality cafe and bakery inside the Oro Verde Hotel on 9 de Octubre Street. After around 7:30 pm many of the treats go on sale so as to not let the food go to waste and always make fresh food daily.
A cute local coffee shop good for breakfast, coffee and hot drinks, and smoothies. Has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Sailor Coffee
A cute local coffee shop good for breakfast, coffee and hot drinks, and smoothies. Has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Check out their website for all the businesses in this plaza, including some of the ones mentioned individually; from a burgerhouse to sweetshop, gourmet deli to coffeeshop, bars and nightlife, there are several places you may want to check out.
http://www.cclasterrazas.com/locales.html
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CC Las Terrazas
Check out their website for all the businesses in this plaza, including some of the ones mentioned individually; from a burgerhouse to sweetshop, gourmet deli to coffeeshop, bars and nightlife, there are several places you may want to check out.
http://www.cclasterrazas.com/locales.html
This new entertainment venue is just a quick walk from the apartment. It is a bustling open venue filled with outdoor seating for many. It has local and imported beers, bar food, and full restaurants good for large groups, with many of the dishes catered to sharing. More for adults but families with children are welcome too. There are also large screens showing the night's sport event.
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FOOD GARDEN GOURMET PARK
& Avenida Rio EsmeraldasThis new entertainment venue is just a quick walk from the apartment. It is a bustling open venue filled with outdoor seating for many. It has local and imported beers, bar food, and full restaurants good for large groups, with many of the dishes catered to sharing. More for adults but families with children are welcome too. There are also large screens showing the night's sport event.
Getting Around
Walking out of EntreRios gates by the Church entrance, there is a bus stop that will take you for about $0.35 to $0.50 to the city's main transportation hub, El Terminal Terrestre. Hop on any of the buses that say Terminal, (the one with turquoise leaves you across the terminal and will have to take the walking bridge, or the ones called Cisa or Santa Ana that both come from the town of Samborondon that leave you right inside the terminal) Taxis are also always an option and the best for late nights, early mornings, or rush service.
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Guayaquil Bus Terminal station
Avenida de las AméricasWalking out of EntreRios gates by the Church entrance, there is a bus stop that will take you for about $0.35 to $0.50 to the city's main transportation hub, El Terminal Terrestre. Hop on any of the buses that say Terminal, (the one with turquoise leaves you across the terminal and will have to take the walking bridge, or the ones called Cisa or Santa Ana that both come from the town of Samborondon that leave you right inside the terminal) Taxis are also always an option and the best for late nights, early mornings, or rush service.
Ivan Car private taxi is my preferred method of transportation in the area and around Guayaquil because it has the most comfortable cars, pick-up service, text message updates, set prices for all destinations so there's no surprises, and most importantly, safety and reliability for locals and foreigners alike. You can reserve a pick up by calling from a local phone number and giving the house address and my name-they already know the Santander residence. You can find their business card in the apartment.
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Ivan Car private taxi is my preferred method of transportation in the area and around Guayaquil because it has the most comfortable cars, pick-up service, text message updates, set prices for all destinations so there's no surprises, and most importantly, safety and reliability for locals and foreigners alike. You can reserve a pick up by calling from a local phone number and giving the house address and my name-they already know the Santander residence. You can find their business card in the apartment.
SAMBO TROLLEY: a new method of public transportation that serves the area on Via Samborondón from KM 1 where the apartment is located all the way up to KM 10 where they have their terminal. It is a new great option for getting around and seeing all that the area has to offer, from shops and restaurants, bars to also all that you need like the hospital, pharmacies and supermarkets. To use this service, you must use my pre-paid resident's card for a few people to ride. It is a service that is free for you and can only be paid for with a Santander household card. Guests taking advantage of this service MUST return my card to the apartment after use to avoid a $25 replacement fee upon checkout.
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Samborondón
SAMBO TROLLEY: a new method of public transportation that serves the area on Via Samborondón from KM 1 where the apartment is located all the way up to KM 10 where they have their terminal. It is a new great option for getting around and seeing all that the area has to offer, from shops and restaurants, bars to also all that you need like the hospital, pharmacies and supermarkets. To use this service, you must use my pre-paid resident's card for a few people to ride. It is a service that is free for you and can only be paid for with a Santander household card. Guests taking advantage of this service MUST return my card to the apartment after use to avoid a $25 replacement fee upon checkout.