GUAYAQUIL AND TROPICAL HACIENDA

Day 1 – Guayaquil, Santa Ana Hill & Tropical Hacienda

Guayaquil.

Start your day surrounded by the leafy walkways and patriotic monuments of Parque Centenario, where the spirit of Guayaquil’s independence is proudly on display. Continue to Barrio Las Peñas, the city’s most charming colonial neighborhood. Stroll through cobbled streets lined with colorful houses, art galleries, and local cafés. Climb the famous 444 steps of Santa Ana Hill and be rewarded with sweeping views of the Guayas River and the vibrant skyline.

Next, explore Malecón 2000, a lively riverfront boardwalk filled with sculptures, gardens, and cultural landmarks. Pause at the Rotonda Monument, where South America’s great liberators once met, and admire the intricate Moorish design of the Clock Tower, an iconic gift from London that still stands tall.

Tropical Hacienda Experience.

Leave the city behind and journey through Ecuador’s lush lowlands toward a traditional coastal hacienda. Along the way, marvel at the rolling plantations of banana, cocoa, sugarcane, and rice fields. At the hacienda, discover how these vital crops are cultivated, processed, and exported. Meet the montubios, coastal farmers whose colorful traditions and warm hospitality are the soul of the region. Sample exotic fruits fresh from the trees and enjoy a delicious local lunch prepared with ingredients grown on-site. Wrap up the experience with a visit to a working cattle ranch, where you’ll gain insight into rural life and agricultural practices in the Ecuadorian countryside.

This one-day journey blends the energy of the city with the serenity of the land—perfect for travelers seeking both culture and connection.