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.

Statue of Simon Bolivar, Guayaquil, Ecuador
Statue of Simon Bolivar, Guayaquil, Ecuador
Statue of Simon Bolivar, Guayaquil, Ecuador
Image courtesy Luis Enrique Cespedes Gonzalez

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Death | 1 September 1832 | Arthur Sandes (1793 - 1832)