Guayaquil is a tropical city surrounded by hills as well as situated on the banks of an arm of the ocean and the majestic Guayas River, a setting which will captivate you with its magic of the South Pacific. It is a renaissance city enjoying a 21st century urban, cultural and humanistic renaissance. Highly renowned both in Latin America and the world for its positive transformation, with original and distinctive urban creations, such as its 2 new waterfront attractions, Malecón 2000 and Malecon del Salado, Guayaquil has kilometers of botanic gardens, monuments, theatres, museums, malls and much much more on the banks of its waters and the center of its heart. The spectacular views from its hills such as those of Santa Ana with its new lighthouse, restaurants, craft and souvenir shops, art galleries constitute yet another symbol of the city´s uniqueness.