{"id":17886,"date":"2015-04-12T13:17:04","date_gmt":"2015-04-12T20:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/pointssummary\/?p=17886"},"modified":"2015-04-12T13:17:04","modified_gmt":"2015-04-12T20:17:04","slug":"10-things-i-learned-from-my-recent-12-hour-layover-in-guayaquil-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/pointssummary\/2015\/04\/12\/10-things-i-learned-from-my-recent-12-hour-layover-in-guayaquil-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things I Learned From My Recent 12 Hour Layover in Guayaquil Ecuador"},"content":{"rendered":"

I just got back three days ago from an 11 day whirlwind of a trip<\/a> through Mexico City, Quito (Ecuador), Guayaquil (Ecuador), and Havana (Cuba). After my 12 hour layover in Mexico City<\/a>, I spent one night in the capital city of Quito, Ecuador<\/a> and then flew to Guayaquil and spent 12 hours in the city. It was my first time in Guayaquil and I didn\u2019t know what to expect. Here are 10 Things I Learned From My Recent 12 Hour Layover in Guayaquil Ecuador:<\/p>\n

1. You can get from Guayaquil International Airport (GYE) to the city center for $5.00 \u2013<\/strong> The best way to get from Guayaquil\u2019s Jos\u00e9 Joaqu\u00edn de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Downtown Guayaquil (Centro) is actually by taxi. Taxi cabs are inexpensive from GYE Airport to downtown because it\u2019s only 4 miles away! It\u2019s great because you can get to your hotel in Centro Guayaquil in less than 12 minutes for only $5.00 USD with no tip required. If you\u2019re paying more than $5, then you\u2019re doing it wrong. Note that fares must be negotiated in Quito before you hop in and should cost no more than $5 anywhere within a 10 mile radius.<\/p>\n

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2. It gets really hot and humid in Guayaquil \u2013<\/strong> Because of Ecuador\u2019s sub-tropical climate and the geographical location of Guayaquil located near the water, it can get really humid. With temperatures high into the 90\u2019s during April and the combined humidity, the weather in Guayaquil really feels like 100 degrees F. Even though you’re drenched in sweat from the humidity in 100F weather, there could also be a slight chance of rain and downpour which dries up quickly. Sunblock is highly recommended along with replenishment of liquids while walking around Guayaquil.<\/p>\n

3. A visit to Barrio Las Penas is a must \u2013<\/strong> Las Penas is a neighborhood where Guayaquil was actually originally founded, rebuilt and painted in bright colors.<\/p>\n

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4. Go to the top of Las Penas for beautiful views –<\/strong> Climb up the multitude of stairs and you\u2019ll see the amazing sweeping views of Guayaquil. There\u2019s also a church, lighthouse, and a museum at the top.<\/p>\n

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5. The Malecon 2000 is worth a stroll \u2013<\/strong> The Malecon 2000 is a seaside waterfront that stretches two miles in Guayaquil. Here you can find a kids play area, movie theaters, museums, bars, and restaurants. The Malecon is heavily sectioned off (high fences, gates) from the streets and there is plenty of security on site which makes it a safe place to be. It\u2019s definitely one of the must do\u2019s when in Guayaquil.<\/p>\n

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6. Empanadas are absolutely delicious \u2013<\/strong> Street food is plentiful in Guayaquil and most items are less than $1 and fulfilling. My favorite is the empanada which is huge and filled with meat (meat pies).<\/p>\n

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7. The lottery is a huge deal in Guayaquil \u2013<\/strong> I ran into a lot of street vendors only selling lottery tickets which is actually a big thing in Latin America. It wasn\u2019t until I found a large store that ONLY sold lottery scratchers that was filled with people purchasing tickets. It\u2019s quite a phenomenon in Guayaquil.<\/p>\n

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8. You can get a multi-course meal for only $2.50 USD \u2013<\/strong> Most hole in the wall lunch places in Guayaquil are inexpensive and have a menu del dia where the set price of a multi course meal is only $2.50 more or less. You always get an appetizer, main course, dessert, and a beverage included which is an absolute bargain. Appetizers are usually soup followed by the main course with protein. The dessert could be a graham cracker with some jam, but it\u2019s still dessert nonetheless.<\/p>\n

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9. Bring lots of US Dollars in small denominations \u2013<\/strong> The official currency of Ecuador is actually the U.S. dollar which makes it easy for the American tourists because changing money is a hassle with ATM fees and commission deductions. Bring lots of $1 and $5 bills because most businesses are hesitant to break a $20 bill. They treat a $20 bill like a $100 bill where it\u2019s examined thoroughly for rips, tears, and security features. Counterfeit money is a big problem in Ecuador and I highly recommend bringing a roll of $10 quarters as well.<\/p>\n

10. Guayaquil is really only good for one day \u2013<\/strong> I read online prior to arriving in Guayaquil that it\u2019s not really a tourist destination and just a place to overnight before heading to Quito or the Galapagos Islands. I only had 12 hours in Guayaquil and I felt like I saw pretty much everything including walking all over Centro Guayaquil, the Malecon 2000, and Barrio Las Penas. Now that I\u2019ve seen Guayaquil, I don\u2019t think I\u2019ll ever spend more than 1 day there since I got a good taste of the city.<\/p>\n

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I just got back three days ago from an 11 day whirlwind of a trip through Mexico City, Quito (Ecuador), Guayaquil (Ecuador), and Havana (Cuba)….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":17877,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[205,49,50],"tags":[4514,4518,3515,4517,4519,4515,4516],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n10 Things I Learned From My Recent 12 Hour Layover in Guayaquil Ecuador - Points Summary<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"10 Things I Learned From My Recent 12 Hour Layover in Guayaquil Ecuador, Layover in Ecuador, Layover in Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador, 12 Hour Layover, GYE\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"http:\/\/first2board.com\/pointssummary\/2015\/04\/12\/10-things-i-learned-from-my-recent-12-hour-layover-in-guayaquil-ecuador\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"10 Things I Learned From My Recent 12 Hour Layover in Guayaquil Ecuador - 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