Guayaquil is the access point to the Galapagos Islands, known for its attractive riverfront promenade, regenerated downtown area and the colonial era buildings of Las Peñas.
The city of Guayaquil is the access point to the Galapagos Islands. From here flights carry eager travellers the 766 miles to the Enchanted Islands. Guayaquil itself is a bustling port city, the commercial heart of Ecuador and the country's biggest city. Its most famous attractions are the riverfront promenade, the regenerated downtown area and the colonial era buildings of Las Peñas.
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