Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil (FLL to GYE)

Guayaquil is the largest and the most populous city in Ecuador. It is also the capital of the province of Guayas and the seat of its eponymous canton. Located on the western bank of the Guayas River, this Pacific port city is usually the first thing to greet visitors into the Galapagos Islands. Guayaquil features a profound historical identify and consequently is home to many architecturally-sound historical sites. The star of the show, however, is the magnificent Malecon 2000, a 2-mile-long seaside promenade that takes a visitor through scenic gardens, top-class museums and shopping hotspots.

Things to do in Guayaquil

Malecon 2000

Malecón 2000 is a world-class, scenic boardwalk overlooking the Guayas River in the Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil. It is one of the most ambitious urban renewal projects undertaken by the state government and runs for a length of nearly 1.5 miles. The boardwalk is dotted with South America’s first IMAX theatre and many historical sites, museums, gardens, fountains, and restaurants, bars and food courts.

Museo Antropologico y de Arte Contemporaneo (or Anthropology and Contemporary Art Museum)

The Anthropology and Contemporary Art Museum is a treat for all those visitors who are interested in knowing more about the evolution of art in Guayaquil. It comprises 50000 native Ecuadorian archaeological pieces and over 3000 modern works of art related to Ecuadorian, Latin American and Pre-Columbian cultural styles. The art museum is an integral part of the Malecón 2000 riverwalk.

La Perla

La Perla is a 56-meter-high Ferris wheel located in Guayaquil. Built at an astronomical cost of USD 4.5 million dollars, this attraction is also an important part of the riverside promenade called Malecon 2000.

Best Time to Visit Guayaquil

Summer and winter seasons, (the months from June to August and December and January) are the best to book your flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil. Book your flights from FLL to GYE during this time of the year to enjoy famous cultural events like Simon Bolívar Day (July 24), National Independence Day (Aug 10), Christmas Day (Dec 25) and New Year celebrations. It is advised to book Guayaquil flights in advance to avoid paying more during peak season.