Guayaquil, Guayas

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Guayaquil, often called the "Pearl of the Pacific," is Ecuador’s largest city and its primary economic engine. Located on the banks of the Guayas River, it serves as a tropical gateway to the Galapagos Islands and is known for its energetic riverfront, colorful colonial neighborhoods, and unique urban wildlife.

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Death 1 September 1832 Arthur Sandes (1793 - 1832)
Statue of Simon Bolivar, Guayaquil, Ecuador
Statue of Simon Bolivar, Guayaquil, Ecuador
Statue of Simon Bolivar, Guayaquil, Ecuador
Image courtesy Luis Enrique Cespedes Gonzalez