Park of the Iguanas and Historic Center of Guayaquil

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: Spanish
Registered on November 22, 2018

I like to meet people and talk about the wonders of my city and Ecuador, its customs, culture, food, crafts. I have to offer the world a visit to the Seminario park, Malecon 2000, as an optional Nursery Route (the next day). The meeting point to visit is the Parque Seminario or de las Iguanas in Guayaquil.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

  • In the Parque de las Iguanas or Seminario , it is a park where the iguanas interact with the visitors, they will pose for your photos, in front is the really beautiful Cathedral and from there you can visit the Plaza de la Administración, the famous Malecón 2000, colonial neighborhood de las Peñas, El Faro and Puerto Santa Ana.
  • On the way you will see works by architects and sculptors such as the Crystal Palace , the iron parts used for its construction were brought directly from Brussels, Belgium and it was prefabricated by the firm Verhaeren Ca JagerIngeneriusConstruiters de Bruxelles. Factory where Gustave Eiffel made his works.
  • There is a physical resistance test to Cerro Santa Ana to climb the 444 steps to the FARO is a worthwhile challenge, the prize is a 360 degree overview of the city.

So the visits will be:  

  • SEMINAR PARK (also known as the Parque de las Iguanas ).
  • ADMINISTRATION SQUARE: Municipal Palace, Government Building, La Fragua de Vulcano Monument.
  • CRYSTAL PALACE.
  • MALECÓN 2000: Monument of the Rotunda, Homage to the South American heroes Simón Bolívar and José San Martín.
  • "LAS PEÑAS" NEIGHBORHOOD The city's historical heritage dates back to 1800.
  • Port and Cerro Santa Ana (Where the city was founded) and there is the LIGHTHOUSE of the City of Guayaquil.
  • Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church, dates from 1548 where there are glass sculptures in honor of workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Panama Street, where cocoa was stored in 1870, are now cafeterias and restaurants. And there is the Museo del Cacao (admission is $5 dollars) .
  • Museums: Firefighters, Barcelona soccer teams from Ecuador , Emelec, hall music. Coffee Museum.
  • And if there is time and they want to know other additional sites such as: Craft Market of all Ecuador. Churches: San Francisco and La Merced.


*THE MINIMUM PAYMENT PER PERSON IS 10 DOLLARS.

A WHOLE JOURNEY MINIMUM 2 1/2 HOURS


Recommendation: Bring sunscreen and sports shoes.
Note: The visit to museums and churches is subject to their own schedules in attention to visits.



**Reservations for more than 5 adults** Group reservations of more than 5 adults have to pay $7 per adult. If your group is more than 5 adults and you have made several separate reservations under different names, but all for the same group, you must pay $7 per adult.

See Photos on Instagram: @maz.2909

Additionally, I offer TAXI services inside or outside the city.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Av. 9 de Octubre 424, Guayaquil 09031...
    Av. 9 de Octubre 424, Guayaquil 090313, Ecuador
    Directions
  • 1
    Free admission
    Parque Seminario
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Malecón 2000
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Palacio de Cristal
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Faro Cerro Santa Ana
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Las Peñas
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Puerto Santa Ana

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Sant... 04 Jun 2023

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Travelled alone - Jun 2023
El día no acompañó por la lluvia. Pero eso podría ser previsto por el guía en cuanto a las paradas y cambio de ruta. Tampoco ayudó mucho el poco conocimiento de los hitos/lugares visitados, y la falta de información interesante. No hubo un hilo conductor durante la caminata.
Caro... 28 May 2023
Vicente López

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Travelled in couple - May 2023
Muy agradable el tour. Miguel Angel genial!!
Sofian 05 May 2023
Nîmes

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Travelled alone - May 2023
Excellent tour avec une personne incroyable, je vous le recommande fortement !
Camilo 24 Apr 2023
Santiago

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2023
Buen guía, aparte de conocer los lugares principales de Guayaquil, pudimos interactuar y comparar cosas entre nuestros países de origen.
Flor... 08 Apr 2023
Córdoba

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2023
Excelente tour junto a Miguel recorriendo los puntos más importantes de Guayaquil. Súper recomendado, Miguel es muy amable y buena onda.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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