Fun facts about Guayaquil
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The name 'Guayaquil' is pre-Hispanic and is linked to a romantic legend about a leader named Guayas and his wife Quil.
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Guayaquil, officially Santiago de Guayaquil, is the largest city in Ecuador and also the nation's economic capital and main port. The city is the capital of Guayas Province and the seat of Guayaquil Canton.
From the “Nomenclature” section
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Guayaquil was founded on 25 July 1538 by Spanish conqueror Francisco de Orellana.
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Guayaquil, officially Santiago de Guayaquil, is the largest city in Ecuador and also the nation's economic capital and main port. The city is the capital of Guayas Province and the seat of Guayaquil Canton.
From the “History” section
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The Port of Guayaquil is Ecuador's most important commercial port, handling most international import and export merchandise.
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Guayaquil, officially Santiago de Guayaquil, is the largest city in Ecuador and also the nation's economic capital and main port. The city is the capital of Guayas Province and the seat of Guayaquil Canton.
From the “Economy” section
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Guayaquil features a tropical savanna climate, with heavy rainfall between January and April, especially during El Niño years.
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Guayaquil, officially Santiago de Guayaquil, is the largest city in Ecuador and also the nation's economic capital and main port. The city is the capital of Guayas Province and the seat of Guayaquil Canton.
From the “Geography” section
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Guayaquil is home to the Yuan Heng temple, the biggest Buddhist temple in South America.
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Guayaquil, officially Santiago de Guayaquil, is the largest city in Ecuador and also the nation's economic capital and main port. The city is the capital of Guayas Province and the seat of Guayaquil Canton.
From the “Religion” section
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