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les64
Joined 2014
Posts: 30

My take on Guayaquil

8 years ago

I have seen in the past a lot of discussion about the safety of Guayaquil.
I have just spent a week here, came for 3 days and extended because I enjoyed the experience.
The government have done an awesome job of developing the riverside (Malecon). It has a theme park feel to it with lots of activities for children (free).
There are cafes, sitting areas and park-like settings.
Toilets (free) are plentiful along the walk, plenty of rubbish bins and its spotlessly clean.
Yes there is a significant police presence throughout the entire tourist areas but its certainly not intimidating and I never was uncomfotable.
Day and evening there are literally thousands of people walking the Malecon enjoying the Christmas decorations and festivities.
The city has lovely parks and wonderful old buildings and so many other attractions also.

In one week here I saw no more than a dozen western tourists (if that) so I hope this post helps bring more tourists the this beautiful city.

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