Provincia del Guayas Travel Forum

Hi , I need to get from quito to lima in 5 days. (will be travelling on to cuscu and bolivia)
Can anyone advise on the best way to get there by plane or otherwise.
Wouldnt mind seeing guayaquil for a day or so.
any advice greatly appreciated.
lots of irish luck! x

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me. I am learning about the Guayas Province and have come to the understanding that Guayaquil is the only city of Guayas and the rest of the towns are considered "cantons". Is there any way that someone could list the MAJOR cantons of tourism in Guayas?

So far I have:

Montaņita
Guayaquil
Manglaralto
Salinas
& Palmar.

Are there any other major cantons missing?

Thank You!

Hi,

I've been reading up on getting from Lima to Guayaquil, and then back to Lima.

Does anyone have an experience or suggestions on the whether or not it's worth it to take a bus instead of a plane? I know it's 24 hours on the road. But a round trip flight costing around $500 is not easy on the wallet.

Any recommended bus companies? Any idea of the fare?

Thanks in advance!

I would like to buy a surboard in Monanita, to avoid travelling beforehand with one. I know that they make Balsawood boards in Ecuador, but I need a shortboard, so am after the fiberglass or epoxy/tuflite type. Does anyone know if there are any shapers in Monanita or second-hand boards to purchase? And will I be getting totally ripped off by buying one there?

Hi - I will be in the Naranjal area the month of November - has any member been there and can you offer some tips on transportation, things to do, safety or anything else of interest? I'm not going to be in Guayaquil more than a day but see there's plenty to do there. I am looking forward to the smaller area of Naranjal. Thank you for your help! WWPat

Hey just curious how much it costs to rent surfboards in montanita? Also what is the average price for a double room in the hostels throughout the town?

Dear all,

Im coming to Guayaquil for 10 days and would like to know if there are any irish bars in the city? The rugby world cup is on at the moment - so im trying to locate somewhere that might show the matches while im in Guayaquil and figured an Irish bar is probably the best bet, as im guessing rugby isnt a big sport in Ecuador.

Many thanks in advance for your help.

Hi,
I am about to book flights to ecuador but im planning to fly to guayaquil to save money. Does anyone know how much a flight from guayaquil to quito is? I knwo when i was in peru most internal flights were about $69 and could be booked a day before easily. can i book at the airport or online?
Many thanks
Rose

Hi,
I am about to book flights to ecuador but im planning to fly to guayaquil to save money. Does anyone know how much a flight from guayaquil to quito is? I knwo when i was in peru most internal flights were about $69 and could be booked a day before easily. can i book at the airport or online?
Many thanks
Rose

<Looking for quiet clean accomodation in Montanita with hot water. Preferably a cabana. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. dentisto

Hi, A friend and I are riding motorcycles from Arizona to Chile, Nov, 2007 - March, 2008. Would prefer a boat ride from Panama to Guayaquil or another port rather than crating the motorcycles for air cargo to Quito. Prefer to stay away from Colombia. Also, Quito is a bit cold for motorcycle riding.

Actually, any place from Costa Rico to Ecuador or Peru would work out fine.

Appreciate any advice. Otto

Hi All!

I am planning to move to Montanitas for about half a year so I am looking for any information anyone can give me! What should I expect to pay for a small apartment or place to live per month? (The cheaper the better) Eating costs? How is the nitelife? Prices? Saftey? etc. Is the water warm? Beaches clean? How is the weather from jan-june?

Any tips you may have would be wicked!!!
Thank You!!

I am planning a trip to Ecuador in the next few weeks. I intend to do a lot of birding, visit the Galapagos, and join the Quito Hash House Harriers for a run and some fun. While I expect to do a bit of the typical touristy shopping, it is the least important thing on my list of things to do. Likewise fancy resturants and hotels are not especially important. I was wondering what the advantages, if any, of flying into Guayaquil versus Quito might be. I expect to rent a car so I could always drive into Quito if/when I need to. The price of the airline ticket is the same either way, and I just want to make sure I go to the most appropriate place.

Hello all, nice to find a forum where questions are really answered.

Ok well here's my situation im heading to Guayaquil on 20th Aug to meet a friend I have 7 days and i want to get some kayaking and Rafting done. Unfortunatly I realise this is not the best base city as google earth has shown me its immediate surroundings are not as ideal as Quito, also the fact that I will be there in wet season(I think) would lead me to believe many rivers being too strong !? Anyone recommend anywhere nearby that is good for these, or any commpany they trust ?

Hello all, nice to find a forum where questions are really answered.

Ok well here's my situation im heading to Guayaquil on 20th Aug to meet a friend I have 7 days and i want to get some kayaking and Rafting done. Unfortunatly I realise this is not the best base city as google earth has shown me its immediate surroundings are not as ideal as Quito, also the fact that I will be there in wet season(I think) would lead me to believe many rivers being too strong !? Anyone recommend anywhere nearby that is good for these, or any commpany they trust ?

Does anyone know when the Full Moon party will take place in July in Montanita? The full moon lands on July 10th, which is a monday. I heard the party is usually on a weekend, would it be the weekend before July 10 or the weekend after?

much appreciated!!

Hello,

We'll be in Guayaquil in a few days with a ship, which docks at the port of Guayaquil, which I've heard is about 45 minutes' drive from Guayaquil.
I am interested in going to see some nature/wildlife for the day (we probably have about 5-6 hours free during the day).. I've heard that Cerro Blanco is very nice. Does anyone have any advice/comments? Is it best to go to Guayaquil then organize transport from there? Or is it closer to the port?
Is there a nicer destination option nearer to the port area?
I would appreciate any reccomendations. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm going to spend 2 or 3 days in Guayaquil in mid / end November (so that is very soon). Has anyone got any suggestions what I can do there? I'm not so interested in museums and churches...
Thanks a lot!

Kiki

I will be visiting a friend in Guayaquil for two weeks, but after that I want to take a leisurely trip up the coast for another 4 weeks, hang out in different cities, towns and villages. Does anyone know if this is possible by bus and are the buses ok. I don't expect luxury but are they safe, etc? Option B is rental car, anyone know what that might cost for a month - sub compact, econo model of course. Thanks John

Where on the web , or can anyone recomend a vacation rental, like a villa for a family of 5? We want somthing cheaper than a hotel with luxury... is this possible? Instead of paying like 150 a night ata major hotel, are there any places with pool, bbq area, a/c etc.. for less? We are from ny , my husband is anative of guayaquil, but I cant find these places to plan our trip.. Anyh help would be greatly appreciated..thanks

I am traveling with a group of high school students and we want to go to the beach sometime in June. Can anyone recommend a beach and a hotel for 2 nights? Someplace reasonably priced.

I am coming to Guayaquil in August. What can I expect. I will be traveling one hour north for missions work in JuJuan (spelling??). What will the weather be like? What can I do in Guayaquil in the evenings when we are back at the Grand hotel?

Are there any placed to stay in this village? hostels, hotels, lodges, etc.?

Hi Everyone,
My name is Felicia and I am a current college student. I decided to spend next semester (Jan- April) on a abroad program in Guayaquil! I am very excited about my trip, but have been a getting a little nervous now that it is getting closer to my departue. I heard that the weather is not to good around the time I will be going and I also heard mixed reviews on what the environment (people, city) is like there. PLEASE help! Any advise will be great! Thanks soo much.

-Felicia

Hello,

i come from germany. my girlfriend lives a year in guayaquil . she takes a part part in exchange of students. Could somebody who lives in guayaquil please help me? can you buy a rose and give it to my girlfriend with a little message from me? i would transfer the money to your money account. if you are interested, send a mail to me: chris.riedel@web.de
Thank you!

I will be spending 3 days here in July. I am interested in buying native arts and crafts and jewelry. Do you have any suggestions on the best things to buy? Also where is the best place to make the purchaes. I love silver jewlery, pottery, and paintings. Thanks you for your help.,

1. How was your experience in Guayaquil?
2. What do you expect for your next visit?