Tropical Splendor

Sitting on the west bank of the Guayas River, just 45 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is the coastal city of Guayaquil. Known as a gateway to the Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil is also considered the center of Ecuador’s economy. The city is home to sugar refineries, coffee plantations and fabricating plants, and is responsible for over half of the country’s imports and exports.