Las Peñas neighborhood is a colorful colonial place located next to the Guayas River in Guayaquil. Located at the end of the Malecón 2000, in the Santa Ana Hill. It is the tradition of visitors to climb the stairs of Las Peñas to the top of the hill, where there is a beautiful viewpoint that has a lighthouse. From there you can see a panoramic view of Guayaquil. The way up is great to take amazing pictures or to eat a traditional dish in one of the houses that serve as restaurants.
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