Las Peñas

Guayaquil

Las Penas - the oldest area of Guayaquil, Ecuador
Panoramic view of Guayaquil city
Great view over Guayaquil, worth the 444 steps up! #ecuador #view #city
Great view of Guayquil from Las Peñas.
Nice walk up to the lighthouse of Guayaquil- entrance is free!

Popular places to visit

Seaside Malecon 2000 walkway with Santa Ana Hill, Ecuador

Santa Ana Hill

5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Santa Ana Hill, a lovely green space in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Santa Ana Hill
By the riverside

Malecon 2000

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Malecon 2000 is just one of the places to see in Guayaquil, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Malecon 2000
The river front of Guayaquil

City Mall

4/5(1 review)

During your visit to Guayaquil, you can do some window-shopping at City Mall. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

City Mall
Macaw up close

Guayaquil Historic Park

5/5(1 review)

Guayaquil Historic Park is just one of the places to see in Samborondon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Guayaquil Historic Park
In this park you’ll find a large population of iguanas

Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral

4/5(1 review)

After visiting Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Guayaquil. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral

U.S. Consulate General

U.S. Consulate General is just one of the places to see in San Eduardo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

U.S. Consulate General

Things to do

Making hot Chocolate!

Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!

S$196
per adult
Cocoa farm and Chocolate making!
City Winery - Two Hemispheres

Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu

S$82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu
Cocoa Farm

Small Group Guayaquil and Cocoa Farm Full-Day Tour

S$228
per adult
Small Group Guayaquil and Cocoa Farm Full-Day Tour
Santa Ana Hill

Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana

S$177
per adult
Guayaquil City Tour Including the Light House of Cerro Santa Ana
Best Highlights in Guayaquil

Best Highlights in Guayaquil

S$179
per adult
Best Highlights in Guayaquil
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific

S$127
per adult
Half Day Walking Tour of Guayaquil Pearl of the Pacific
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Top hotels in Las Peñas

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador

4 out of 5
124 Numa Pompilio Llona Guayaquil Guayas
The price is S$395 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
S$395
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Numa Pompilio Llona Street and Santa Ana Hill ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is new and modern, it is a good place to relax and work.

Reviewed on 25 Oct, 2025

Hotel Río Guayas by Art Hotels Ecuador
Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana

4.5 out of 5
Calle Numa Pompilio Llona S N Guayaquil Guayas
The price is S$144 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
S$144
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
great experience

Reviewed on 5 Mar, 2026

Wyndham Guayaquil Puerto Santa Ana
Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Av. de Las Américas,junto al Aeropuerto Guayaquil Guayas
The price is S$127 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
S$127
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026

Holiday Inn Guayaquil Airport by IHG
Oro Verde Guayaquil

Oro Verde Guayaquil

5 out of 5
9 De Octubre Y Garcia Moreno Guayaquil Guayas
The price is S$123 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
S$123
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
Room clean, airport shuttle a nice bonus

Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026

Oro Verde Guayaquil
Hilton Colon Guayaquil

Hilton Colon Guayaquil

4.5 out of 5
Av Francisco de Orellana Mz 111 Guayaquil
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$136 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
S$136
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (873 reviews)
convenient place and clean

Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026

Hilton Colon Guayaquil
Wyndham Garden Guayaquil

Wyndham Garden Guayaquil

3.5 out of 5
Juan Tanca Marengo Ave Guayaquil Guayas
The price is S$107 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
S$107
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Guayaquil. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026

Wyndham Garden Guayaquil
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Other neighbourhoods around Las Peñas

Panoramic view of Guayaquil city

River City

While visiting River City, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.

River City
Vista panorámica de las favelas de cerro santa ana, guayaquil, ecuador

Puerto Santa Ana

Restaurants and river views are some things travellers note about Puerto Santa Ana. Check out Santa Ana Hill or Numa Pompilio Llona Street while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Puerto Santa Ana
Panoramic view of Guayaquil city

Tarqui

While visiting Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Ana Hill and Numa Pompilio Llona Street.

Tarqui
With more than 400 years old, Las Peñas was the first neighborhood of Guayaquil, which took its name from the cliffs and limestone rocks that formed the Hill back then when the Spanish settled in the XV century. In 1982 the neighborhood was declared Cultural Heritage of Ecuador.

La Atarazana

When in La Atarazana, you can plan a visit to Santa Ana Hill and Modelo Alberto Spencer Herrera Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

La Atarazana
Important monument here in Guayaquil

Downtown Guayaquil

Travellers come to Downtown Guayaquil for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Central Market and Sports Federation of Guayas while you're in town.

Downtown Guayaquil
Important monument here in Guayaquil

Rocafuerte

If you're spending some time in Rocafuerte, Simon Bolivar Statue and Central Market are top sights worth seeing.

Rocafuerte

Las Peñas