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Waterfront · Guayaquil, Guayas
Malecón del Salado
The waterfront of the Estero Salado, a branch of the sea that enters Guayaquil from the west, with a promenade, a bridge and a large water-and-light fountain.
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About Malecón del Salado
The Malecón del Salado runs along the shore of the Estero Salado, a branch of the sea and mangrove that enters the city from the west, different from the Guayas River to the east. The promenade stretches from near the Universidad de Guayaquil to the El Velero bridge and is part of the urban renewal that turned the estuary's waterfront into a recreational space.
This section has paths by the water, green areas, plazas and resting points, and opposite it the Parque Lineal do Estero Salado. In the body of water there is a large fountain, the Pileta Monumental, with water displays and colorful lights that usually operate at night.
The place is more frequented by locals than by tourists, and shows another side of the city, more residential, close to the neighborhoods of Urdesa and the west-central area.
From the promenade you can see the estuary and the mangrove vegetation that still surrounds parts of the water.
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
About 1 to 1.5 hours.
Best time
In the late afternoon and at night, when the heat drops and the fountain usually operates with lights. Check the fountain's schedule beforehand.
How to get there
It's west of downtown, about 2 km from Malecón 2000. Go by taxi or ride-hailing app; the Metrovía also runs nearby.
Tip
Combine the Malecón del Salado with dinner in the Urdesa neighborhood, a few minutes by taxi.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Malecón del Salado
What is the Estero Salado?
A saltwater inlet and mangrove that enters Guayaquil from the west, different from the Guayas River to the east.
Does the fountain at Malecón del Salado operate every day?
The water-and-light fountain usually runs at night at set times. Confirm before going.
Is it far from Malecón 2000?
About 2 km to the west, a few minutes by taxi.