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Cerro Santa Ana

Guayaquil, Ecuador
Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in Guayaquil
4.5 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods
Owner description: Like the ugly duckling to swan tale, this once poor area was transformed into a prime tourist attraction – a 465-foot stairway flanked by colorful...... more » Owner description: Like the ugly duckling to swan tale, this once poor area was transformed into a prime tourist attraction – a 465-foot stairway flanked by colorful houses, eateries, gift shops and galleries. « less
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Sydney, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

444 steps to the top. Guayaquil was once a haunt of pirates and on this historic hill you can see reminders of some of the original fortifications. The access to the top of the hill is by foot and it is very colourful on the way.There are many finely restored cafes, bars and private residences on the way up to... More

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Belgrade, Serbia
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Great place to get a wonderful panorama of Guayaquil. Once you climb more than 400 stairs (the ast one I saw was indicated 444), you get on the top of the hill where there is a small church and a lighthouse. From there you really can enjoy the beautiful view, the town, the river, faraway bridge.... It is also good... More

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Santiago, Chile
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Where the city was fonded. The real landmark fom hustorical point of view. More

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Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Fun to walk up, some cafe on the way it iso nice to see the transformation of the houses. More

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Bucerias, Mexico
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

It takes 444 steps to reach the top and all stairs are numbered. At the top of Santa Ana Hill, there is a small church and a lighthouse that you can visit. The panoramic view of Guayaquil is outstanding. There was a police presence at all levels of the hill and we felt quite safe. We enjoyed watching the sunset... More

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Madrid
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

Lots of steps up but well worth it for the 360° view of Guayaquil and the lovely rehabilitated neighbourhood of Las Peñas. We weren't there at lunch time but there were several restaurants which looked good on the way up. We did have a homemade coconut popsicle which was delightful. More

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New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2012

Got to step 213. Was informed by a few residents not to proceed any further because since there was no security it is dangerous. The contract with the security company ended. My view is that this extremely bad neighborhood was given a fresh new opportunity to become better by the government's improvements in the apthway to the top. Tourists were... More

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Guayaquil, Ecuador
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11 reviews 11 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

This is where the city was founded. Once a poor neighborhood, was renewed by the support of our excellent Major, now an icon of the city, where you can see the whole city More

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Rome, Italy
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

Nice area for a relaxed walk after work or a touristic day. I would advise to have a local beer while overviewing the whole Guayaquil area!It is probably the safest place in Guayaquil, together with the close Malecon 2000, a promenade for pleasants walk anytime of the day. More

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Guayaquil, Ecuador
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012
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Colorful houses and the best overview of the city from the top. Of course you have to climb 444 steps, but the way is paved with pubs, bars, restaurant, you can go at you own pace! More

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