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Malecon 2000

Guayaquil, Ecuador
Ranked #4 of 9 attractions in Guayaquil
4.5 of 5 stars 145 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Owner description: Stretching for several miles along the Rio Guayas, this lively boardwalk is well-patrolled day and night and features small food stands, other...... more » Owner description: Stretching for several miles along the Rio Guayas, this lively boardwalk is well-patrolled day and night and features small food stands, other eateries and a blend of historic and modern buildings. « less
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Huntsville AL
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Lots of security, great for people watching. This was our second trip to Guayaquil and the Malecon. More

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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

A very pleasant walk alongside the River Guayas, with beautifully developed gardens, shopping centres, statues, churches,Imax Theatre,Museums and theatre. Lots of time and well spent money has gone into redevoping this area .There was an attractive bird statue display while I was there. More

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Richland, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We arrived in Guayaquil and arrived at our hotel close to the Malecon. We walked to the Malecon and found some great little eateries around the back and up the stairs from the McDonalds there. We had a great rice and shrimp dish, sitting on a deck overlooking the water. We will do that again next time we are in... More

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Guayaquil, Ecuador
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

A very nice place for take a walk. Many things to watch. More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

BUT the museums at Banco Ecuador and the botanical gardens are lovely More

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Canberra, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

A lot of time, thought and money has gone into the development of this walk along the river. If I was a resident of Guayaquil, i would think it was very well spent. A little history, some playgrounds for the kids, some cultural areas and lovely plants and trees. More

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Melbourne
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

This has had a lot of money and time poured into it and worth a visit In fact was probably the only place worth visting in Guayaquil. More

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Medicine Hat, Canada
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Went at night for a stroll and also during the daytime hours for a different experience. There was an exhibition of hummingbird sculptures that was a beautiful display. The gardens, fishponds and even a small stone formation made for a pleasant visit. More

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

It is just another tourist men made attraction, it is ok to waist some time. More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012
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Along shore of the Guayas river, it is great complex of more than 2 miles long with several parks, museums, restaurants, ice cream stands, playgrounds, a movie theater, and many other facilities for tourists. It mix modern designs with historical and typical elements of Ecuador in a sort of a lovely and safe refuge within the city. More

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