WELCOME TO GUAYAQUIL

1. WELCOME TO GUAYAQUIL Guayaquil, Ecuador's main port, strategic point on the coast of the South Pacific. With almost three million inhabitants, that build and foster the daily progress of the city, it has become the nation's economic capital.

2. WELCOME TO GUAYAQUIL One of the best strategic location for events and conventions in Latin America

3. WELCOME TO GUAYAQUIL • Our international airport is the most convenient port of entrance and exit from and to Ecuador and the Galapagos Island. • Major airlines has direct flights to/from our airport to international destinations: American, Lan, Iberia, KLM, Copa, Avianca, Taca, Aerogal among others.

4. WELCOME TO GUAYAQUIL ATTRACTIONS Wide variety of attractions such as: the Historical Park, the Malecón 2000 and Cerro Santa Ana, make it an excellent destination to visit.

5. GUAYAQUIL: ATTRACTIONS

6. A city with a privileged location –sea level, and benign tropical weather all year round. MALECÓN 2000:Bordering the Guayas river and extending for one and half miles long, this pedestrian walkway is an emblematic place for tourists where you can find entertainment, culture and nature. THE HISTORICAL PARK:Recreating the urban architecture and life of the XIX and beginning of the XX centuries and surrounded by a beautiful natural park with a variety of the coastal region’s fauna and vegetation. THE CRAFT MARKET:With more than 170 shops where you can buy hand made crafts in ceramic, leather, jewelry, for every pocket and with the best deals! MUSEUMS:We have many museums like Nahim Isaías Museum, el Museo Antropológico del Banco Central (Central Bank Museum), el Museo Municipal, among others. GUAYAQUIL: ATTRACTIONS

7. GUAYAQUIL: ATTRACTIONS LAS PEÑAS, SANTA ANA PORT AND HILL The Santa Ana Hill, formerly named as Cerrito Verde is the place where the city originated, due to its definite foundation in 1547 which was held on the hill slopes: • LAS PEÑAS NEIGHBORHOOD:The buildings with the millenary • constructive tradition of the primitive lake dwelling, flourish close to the • Santa Ana Hill. • SANTA ANA HILL:It is located at the northeastern part of the city. In a 310 meters and 444 stairs path, you could find restaurants, coffee places, art galleries and craftsmanship stores. • SANTA ANA PORT:A recent project develops real estate which offers commercial buildings, offices and hotels. Museums like Julio Jaramillo of • Guayaquil’s popular music and the shipyard Museum of Emelec and • Barcelona.

8. GUAYAQUIL: ATTRACTIONS MALECÓN GARDENS: More than 350 native plants species. Listen to the birds singing in a privileged location. Also various artist can draw your caricature or have a coffee near a lagoon where ducks, fish and gooses enjoy their surroundings. IMAX: It is the first of its type in South America. The best technology projecting cultural and international films. CIVIC PLAZA: Admire monuments and sculptures, four of them representing nature elements: air, water, fire and earth. You can also find on this sector the Guayaquil Yatch Club and the Naval Club. CRISTAL PALACE: This has become the spot for international art where the expositions of Picasso and Rembrandt pieces have been displayed.

9. GUAYAQUIL: ATTRACTIONS MORGAN PIRATE SHIP The tours along the Guayas River on either of these ships take you to appreciate all the diverse urban background of our city. GENERAL CEMETERY OF GUAYAQUIL It was declared in 2003 as Cultural Heritage and today offers artistic and historical touristic routes.

10. GUAYAQUIL: ATTRACTIONS DOWNTOWN AND HISTORICAL LANDMARKS The monumental part of the city is located in the Seminario Park and surrounding areas. The Cathedral, the Municipal Museum and Library, the Municipal Palace, The Governor’s office, the Administration Square and others are located nearby this park.

11. WELCOME TO GUAYAQUIL NEARBY PLACES HISTORICAL PARK: SAMBORONDON Located in Entre Rios neighborhood in the Guayaquil Samborondon highway. It tries to recreate the city’s way of life of the late XIX century and is composed of 3 zones: Wildlife, urban architecture and expositions of rural and urban traditions. Malls, bars, restaurants, discotheques and a racetrack are located in this area.

12. WELCOME TO GUAYAQUIL NEARBY PLACES PLAZA LAGOS TOWN CENTER: SAMBORONDON Boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, around a beautiful plaza that holds office buildings, condos and a commercial complex. This is an unique project in Samborondon that promotes an urban concept based in the principles of new urbanism.

13. WELCOME TO GUAYAQUIL Delightful cuisine creations of national and international options, combined with interesting night entertainment alternatives.

14. WELCOME TO GUAYAQUIL Guayaquil.. people’s hospitality, excellent climate throughout the year, great fauna and flora

15. WELCOME TO GUAYAQUIL Guayaquil, besides being an essential stop in the way to the wonderful Galapagos Islands, is also the gateway to the “Ruta del Espondilus”, the road to spectacular beaches and landscapes.

16. WELCOME TO GUAYAQUIL GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

18. HILTON COLON GUAYAQUIL TRAVELING FOR WORK,NEVER SOUNDED SO GOOD LOCATION In this great metropolis, stands magnificent the exclusive Hilton Colon Guayaquil hotel, located just a few minutes from the international airport in the main financial and commercial spot of the city, becoming the ideal place to host seminars, conferences and conventions.

19. HILTON COLON GUAYAQUIL OUR FACILITIES • 294 luxurious rooms and suites. • Six restaurants and three bars. • 24-Hour Room Service. • 3 Business Center open 24 hours a day. • Banquet halls and meeting rooms for business meetings, conferences and conventions. • Catering services in & out the hotel. • Health Club & Spa. • Five minutes by car from/to international airport. • Free Shuttle service from/to airport.

20. HILTON COLON GUAYAQUIL World Class cuisine in our 8 Restaurants and Bars

21. HILTON COLON GUAYAQUIL World Class cuisine in our 8 Restaurants and Bars

25. HILTON COLON GUAYAQUIL CONVENTION FACILITIES Grand Isabela Ballroom with its large foyer, spectacular crystal chandeliers and carpets of exclusive designs, with capacity for 1,800 people; can be divided into three independent functional areas Fernandina Ballroom, that can be split into two rooms, which integrated with the foyer, seats up to 350 people.

26. HILTON COLON GUAYAQUIL FEATURED EVENTS • SLIPE – Latin American Society of Pediatric Infectology • IWF – International Women's Forum • GASTRO – Gastroenterology Congress • RADLA – Dermatology Congress • ACCCSA – Corrugators Congress • AEBE - Banana Exporters of Ecuador Association • ACUAEXPO - Ecuadorian Aquaculture Conference and Aquaexpo SPONSORED EVENTS • Presidential events • Government meetings • International forums • International summits

29. HILTON COLON GUAYAQUIL BALLROOMS HILTON MEETINGS specially designed for up to 50 people , offers eight separate areas with State-of-the-art communications technology, Business Center with fax, copy machines, scanners, and internet access, secretarial assistance, mini bar and security boxes.

32. HILTON COLON GUAYAQUIL ROOMS AND SUITES Our 294 luxurious and spacious rooms and suites will make your stay unforgettable

35. HILTON COLON GUAYAQUIL Executive Floor with Executive Lounge. Private check in/out. American breakfast buffet, Tea Time and Happy Hour. Internet. Meeting rooms. Secretarial assistance. Business Center

36. Executive Floor : Lounge

37. The professionalism and experience of its staff guarantees the success of your events and business meetings. Our experience, unsurpassed quality and service are the best choice in Latin America.