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Guayaquil, Ecuador
Guayaquil has undergone a dramatic transformation, and its revitalized Malecon 2000 waterfront is the centerpiece. The 2.5-kilometer boardwalk along the Guayas River features gardens, monuments, shopping, and restaurants, stretching from the Barrio Las Peñas to the south. Las Peñas itself is the city's most charming walking district — a hillside neighborhood of colorful colonial houses accessed by 444 steps that lead to the Santa Ana Chapel and panoramic views of the city and river. Parque Seminario, the city's central plaza in front of the Cathedral, is famous for its population of free-roaming land iguanas that bask on the paths and lawns. The Mercado Sur provides an immersion in coastal Ecuadorian cuisine, with ceviche, encebollado, and bolon de verde prepared before your eyes. Guayaquil is also the main departure point for the Galapagos Islands.
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Guayaquil is hot and humid year-round — walk in the early morning or evening, carry water, and use the Malecon's shaded areas and air-conditioned spaces for breaks.
June through November is the dry season with cooler temperatures and overcast skies, while January through May is warmer and rainier but brings the lushest greenery.