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Mirador La Cruz
High above the peninsula and boasting great views of the city, sea and river, this viewpoint at the south end of town can be reached on foot or by a short taxi ride.
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Casa del Ceibo
Scoring high on novelty, the Casa del Ceibo is a small shed built halfway up an enormous ceiba tree. It’s possible to spend a night in the treehouse or climb up the outside.
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Museo de Arte Moderno
On the south side of Plaza de San Sebastián, this fun museum was once a home for the insane. It now houses a highly regarded collection of Ecuadorian and Latin American art.
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La Balbanera
Although much of it crumbled in the 1797 earthquake, parts of the façade from this beautiful low-slung church date from 1534, making it one of the oldest churches in Ecuador.
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Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología
The Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología is packed with ancient artifacts from the region. It’s located inside the University of Otavalo, one block north of Sucre and Panamericana.
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Acuario Valdivia
Acuario Valdivia is an animal rescue center where you can get an up-close look at some of the marine life of Ecuador (sea turtles, penguins, blue footed boobies and a sea lion).
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Museo Etnográfico Huaorani
The new Museo Etnográfico Huaorani has a small exhibit and guided tour. Perhaps more engaging than the artifacts themselves is the Huaorani’s take of their culture and problems.
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Parque Recreacional
We all feel the urge for a peaceful, green picnicking spot sometimes – particularly in Macas where theres a dearth of them. Parque Recreacional delivers: with Río Upano views.
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Manabí Fisherman Statue
You know you’re in Tarqui when you stumble upon the enormous Manabí fisherman statue .Beyond it is Tarqui beach , whose east end is a hive of activity early in the mornings.
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Fortín del Cerro
This hilltop fort played a critical role in defending the city against pirate attacks during Guayaquils early days. The cannons are still fired off during big celebrations.
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Mirador de la Virgen del Calvario
On a clear day, this lookout east of town offers views of several distant volcanic peaks. Follow Maldonado up the stairs, go left on Oriente and follow it up to the statue of the Virgin.
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Mariposas de Mindo
Mindo has several butterfly farms, but this is the best of them. Visit in the warmest part of the day, around 11am, when butterflies are most active. It also has a restaurant and lodging.
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Church of La Merced
Church of Mercy.
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Volcán El Altar
Early risers may see the jagged white teeth of Volcán El Altar (5319m), the fifth-highest mountain in Ecuador, about 50km southwest. On clear days look southwest to see Volcán Sangay (5230m).
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Calle Lourdes
This narrow lane is the oldest colonial street in Loja. There are some nice art galleries here (if only the street were pedestrianized, they would be much more tempting to linger in).
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Library
Guayaquils grand municipal library was founded in 1862 and contains the usual round-up of research volumes – as well as a curious Comiteca, with an extensive collection of comic books.
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Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Agua Santa
Within the town itself, this Basilica is dedicated to the Virgin of the Holy Water (the same one with a shrine over by the waterfall). This illustrious lady is credited with several local miracles.
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Museo Naval y Arqueológico Salinas Siglo XXI
Along the malecón near Guayas is the Museo Naval y Arqueológico Salinas Siglo XXI , with well-organized exhibits displaying seagoing artifacts and figurines and ceramics from the Valdivía period.
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Los Amantes de Sumpa
Located a couple of blocks from the main road on the west side of town, the museum displays several 8000-year-old skeletons, including two embracing as amantes (lovers) in the position they were found.
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Centro Cultural
A small, impressive collection of 14th- to 19th-century religious paintings and archaeological galleries featuring prehistoric ceramics and gold artifacts from Pimampiro. Text in Spanish and English.
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