Guayas is a coastal province in Ecuador. Located in the central area of the coast, in a region washed by the Pacific Ocean and the Guayas river basin (hence its name). Guayaquil is its capital — Ecuador’s biggest city, leading commercial center, and a major port. In fact, many tourists visit this city is to get on a flight or cruise to the Galapagos Islands. Guayas province has various destinations and points for different kinds of tourism. Main destinations are Guayaquil and the route to Samborondón — most of the middle- and upper- class families live in this area. Likewise, the main tourist attractions are near Guayaquil.
Guayas has a well-developed infrastructure for holding national and international events. Also, it welcomes several types of industries. Some examples are manufacture food products, textiles, tobacco, chemicals, plastic, and timber. Some inhabitants of this place work in farming, animal breeding, or fishing.
There are only two seasons rainy and dry. Dry season goes from June to December, days are warm and nights are cool. While the rainy season goes from January to May, hot and humid. Due to the lesser rain, the best time for traveling is from June to November, The driest month is July. The temperature typically varies from 69°F to 90°F (21°C to 32°C).
Local holidays are Foundation of Guayaquil on July 25, Independence of Guayaquil on October 9, Cantonization of Samborondón on October 31, Foundation of Duran on October 16 and Cantonization de Milagro on September 17.
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