One of the city´s oldest neighborhoods and a cornerstone of its history, the 60-meter-high (197-foot) Cerro Santa Ana (top) is believed to be the site of its original settlement in the 16th century. Once neglected, it has been carefully restored and is now a major tourist draw. Visitors climb its famous 444 steps to reach colorful houses, cafés, art galleries, and scenic viewpoints. At the summit stand the El Faro lighthouse and a small chapel, offering sweeping views of the river as well as the modern city skyline. It also connects to the Malecón 2000 waterfront (see below), reinforcing its role as cultural gateway.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Marcos Stone´s post 5 Highlights of Guayaquil, Ecuador.
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