Whether you are planning a trip or just want to know more about Guayaquil, here are some interesting facts and information about this city.
1. What is Guayaquil's full name?
The official name of Guayaquil is Santiago de Guayaquil.
2. Where is Guayaquil located?
Guayaquil is the capital of the Guayas province. Guayaquil is located on the Pacific coast of Ecuador, South America. Coordinates (latitude, longitude): 2.1894° S, 79.8891° W. Guayaquil is the most important coastal city in Ecuador.
Guayaquil is located South of Quito (Ecuador's capital) near the Pacific Coast.
3. What is Guayaquil famous for?
Guayaquil is well known because it is the biggest commercial and international port in Ecuador. It is also the most populated city in the country. Many tourists visit Guayaquil on their way to the Galápagos Islands.
4. What is Guayaquil's population?
Guayaquil has an estimated population of 2,615,336 as 2019.
5. What are citizens of Guayaquil known as?
The people of Guayaquil are called 'Guayaquileños'
6. What languages are spoken in Guayaquil?
Spanish is the most common and official language spoken in Guayaquil.
7. What is Guayaquil's currency?
Ecuador's currency is the Dollar of the United States of America. U.S. dollars are used for all transactions.
8. What is Guayaquil's dial code?
Ecuador's international dial code is 593 and Guayaquil's dial code is 4. To place an international call to Guayaquil, dial +593 4.
Local calls to Guayaquil do not require an international dial code but require the numbers 04 before the seven-digit number. To call a mobile phone, locally you must first dial "09" or "08" - depending upon the phone provider - and then the seven-digit number. International calls must be dial as +593 9 or +593 8
9. What is Guayaquil's time zone?
Guayaquil's time zone is UTC-5.
10. What is Guayaquil's postal code?
Guayaquil's postal code is a number between 090101 to 090158 depending on the place.
11. Does Guayaquil have international airports?
Guayaquil has an international airport called José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport located north of the city.
12. What is Guayaquil's elevation? Can you get altitude sickness in Guayaquil?
The elevation of Guayaquil, Ecuador is 13.2 ft (4 m) above sea level. This city is located on the Ecuadorian coast and does not cause any altitude sickness.
13. When does the sunrise and set in Guayaquil, Ecuador?
In Guayaquil, the sun rises and sets almost at the same time every day. Sunrise between 6:00 - 6:30 AM and sunset between 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM. The average time all year round is 6 o’clock.
14. Does Guayaquil have beaches? How far is the closest beach from Guayaquil?
Guayaquil is a coastal city, does not have beaches but it is close to nice ones. Here the best 5 beaches near Guayaquil:
- Salinas
- Villamil Playas
- Engabao
- Mar Bravo
- Montañita
15. Does Guayaquil have volcanoes? How far is the closest volcano from Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has no volcanoes nearby, to see or visit a volcano, you must travel to the Andes or Sierra mountains. The closest volcanoes are:
- Chimborazo
- Carihuarazo
- El Altar
- Tungurahua
- Cotopaxi
What are Guayaquil's main festivals?
Guayaquil celebrates most Ecuador public holidays, especially Carnival (late February) and New Year's Eve. Equally fun and interesting local holidays are:
- Guayaquil's founding anniversary: July 25 (1538)
- Guayaquil's Independence Day: October 9 (1820)
17. How many seasons does Guayaquil, Ecuador have?
In general, there are only two seasons in Ecuador: Dry and wet.
The dry season (June-Sept) is considered winter. This time of year is drier and cooler than the wet season. The wet season (Oct-May) is considered summer. This time of the year is slightly warmer with more precipitations (rainfall) than the dry season.
18. What is Guayaquil's distance from other popular cities?
Driving distance from Guayaquil to:
- Cuenca 118.40 mi (190.54 km)
- Baños de Agua Santa 181.20 mi (291.62 km)
- Riobamba 145.48 mi (234.12 km)
- Quito 260.40 mi (419.07 km)
- General Villamil Playas 60.73 mi (97.74 km)
- Salinas 85.41 mi (137.45 km)
- Montañita 103.52 mi (166.60 km)
* Distance is calculated based on the closest driving route.
19. Is Guayaquil safe for tourist? How safe is Guayaquil, Ecuador?
Guayaquil, Ecuador is considered safe to travel. However, there is some crime in Guayaquil. Visitors should take the same precautions that they would in any major cities. Practice common-sense. As a general precaution always look back when leaving a place and do not ask strangers to look for after your things while taking a picture. Finally, keep your friends and family posted on where you are.
20. Do I need a converter or plug adapter for the electricity?
Guayaquil, Ecuador uses 110 volts, 60 cycle electricity, same as the United States and Canada. Electrical plugs are typically flat 2-prong or grounded types. North American equipment do not need a converter or adapter, but European equipment needs a plug adapter to use them in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
