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Waterfront · Guayaquil, Guayas
Malecón 2000
The waterfront of about 2.5 km along the Guayas River, with gardens, the Hemiciclo de la Rotonda, the Torre Morisca and the old market of the Palacio de Cristal.
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About Malecón 2000
The Malecón 2000, officially Malecón Simón Bolívar, is Guayaquil's waterfront along the Guayas River. The name comes from the project that restored the old promenade in the late 1990s and transformed about 2.5 km of the riverbank into a public paseo, with gardens, fountains, seating areas, restaurants and viewpoints over the river.
Along the way are some of the city's best-known monuments. The Hemiciclo de la Rotonda commemorates the meeting of Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín in Guayaquil in 1822. The Torre Morisca, a Moorish-style clock tower, sits in front of the center. At the southern tip, the Palacio de Cristal, an iron-and-glass structure that used to be a market, hosts exhibitions.
In the central section are the Malecón gardens, with native plants and shaded areas, and the pier where boats depart for river tours. At the northern end, the Malecón reaches the Las Peñas neighborhood and Cerro Santa Ana.
The Malecón has gates and opening hours, and is where residents stroll in the late afternoon when the heat eases.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours to walk the entire Malecón at a relaxed pace.
Best time
In the late afternoon, when the heat drops and the river is lit by the sunset. Early morning is also pleasant. Check the opening hours beforehand.
How to get there
It's in downtown Guayaquil, on the banks of the Guayas River, a few blocks from Parque Seminario. From the airport it's about 15 to 20 minutes by taxi.
Tip
Walk the Malecón from south to north and finish in Las Peñas, climbing Cerro Santa Ana at sunset. Bring water and a hat during sunny hours.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Malecón 2000
What is the Hemiciclo de la Rotonda?
It is the monument on the Malecón that commemorates the meeting of Simón Bolívar and José de San Martín in Guayaquil in 1822.
How long is Malecón 2000?
About 2.5 km, from the Palácio de Cristal in the south to the Las Peñas neighborhood in the north.
Is the Malecón open at night?
The Malecón has gates and set opening hours. Check the hours before you go.