Must-see attractions in South Coast

  • Crystal Palace

    Guayaquil

    At the southern end of the malecón stands a handsome steel structure, sometimes called the Mercado Sur. When this Belgian-designed covered market was…

  • Torre Morisco

    Guayaquil

    Where Calle 10 de Agosto hits the malecón you’ll see this famous 30m-high Moorish-style clock tower, which was completed in 1931. It's a memorable sight…

  • Tropical Garden

    Guayaquil

    These lush gardens aren't very large, but they're still worth a peek while strolling through the malecón. For a fee, you can enter the gardens, where…

  • Church of La Merced

    Guayaquil

    Like many of Guayaquil’s colonial buildings, the original wooden church built in 1787 was destroyed by fire. The current incarnation dates from 1938 and…

  • Library

    Guayaquil

    Guayaquil's grand municipal library was founded in 1862 and contains the usual round-up of research volumes – as well as a curious Comiteca, with an…

  • Acuario Valdivia

    South Coast

    Acuario Valdivia is an animal rescue center where you can get an up-close look at some of the marine life of Ecuador (sea turtles, penguins, blue footed…

  • Sucre Monument

    Guayaquil

    This monument commemorates Antonio José de Sucre, the 19th-century general who played a pivotal role in helping Ecuador gain its independence from Spain.

  • Yacht Club

    Guayaquil

    A point of reference on the malecón, this club dates back to 1928, and has a permanent meeting spot here.

  • Church

    South Coast

    Machala's three-domed catedral (cathedral) rises high above the Parque Juan Montalvo.

  • Town Hall

    South Coast

    This building houses key administrative offices for Machala and the surrounding region.

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