- Address: Malecón Simón Bolivar, Guayaquil 090313, Ecuador;
- Length: 2.5 km;
- Sightseeing: the semicircle of Rotunda, the market "Bay".
The wonderful city of Guayaquil , located just a couple of hours drive from Quito , the capital of Ecuador , is the largest city in the country and is of great interest to travelers. Among the most important and beautiful attractions of Guayaquil, tourists sing out the central promenade of Simon Bolivar, named after the former Peruvian President, the great warrior and national hero of Venezuela, Ecuador and other countries of South America.
What to see on the waterfront?
Perhaps, it is worth starting with the fact that the central embankment of Simon Bolivar is one of the favorite places of rest for both visiting tourists and townspeople. Every year more than 10 million people walk here, enjoying the fresh sea air and stunning scenery. By the way, it's best to go here in the evening - the sunsets here are just magical!
It is worth noting that the embankment is concentrated a huge number of all kinds of shops, souvenir shops, as well as shopping and entertainment centers, making it the main place for shopping in Guayaquil. Along the coast there are small cafes and cozy restaurants, where you can tasty and inexpensive snack.
During the walk, pay special attention to the following attractions:
- The semicircle of the Rotunda. It is an important architectural and historical monument of the city, founded almost 80 years ago, in 1938. The monument was created in memory of the event, called the "Guayaquil Conference" (Entrevista de Guayaquil), when Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin met in order to determine the future of the free province of Guayaquil and the whole of South America. Today this place has become a kind of symbol and a visiting card of the city.
- The market "Bay". The most picturesque part of the waterfront. Here around the clock there is a noise and a screech mixed with the shouting of merchants and the piercing sounds of the sirens of cars. It is this place that is considered a legitimate smuggling market, where you can buy any thing - from socks to motorcycles and scooters. It is rumored that the law enforcement bodies are aware of the illegal activities of the "Bay", but the confiscation of goods is carried out only if the policeman something like it.
How to get to the central promenade of Simon Bolivar?
Despite the fact that Guayaquil is a fairly large city, it is not difficult to find an embankment. So, just two blocks from it is the bus stop "Parada El Correo Sur-Norte» (Parada El Correo Sur-Norte), where you can get from anywhere in the city.
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