La Perla Ferris Wheel
La Perla
An observation Ferris wheel about 57 m tall at the northern end of the riverside promenade, with air-conditioned cabins overlooking the Guayas River, Santa Ana Hill and Las Peñas.
The La Perla Ferris wheel opened in 2016. It stands about 57 m tall and is one of the taller observation wheels on South America's Pacific coast. It sits at the northern end of Malecón 2000, beside the MAAC museum. Its 36 air-conditioned cabins take about 15 minutes per revolution, offering views over the Guayas River, the river toward Isla Santay, the colourful houses of Santa Ana Hill and the downtown skyline. Evenings and night views are best. Tickets cost a few dollars, and it operates roughly 10:00–22:00. It can be scheduled at the same time as MAAC and Las Peñas.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00-22:00
Nearby sights
- Aerovía Cable Car
- Anthropological and Contemporary Art Museum (MAAC)
- Las Peñas
- Cerro Santa Ana & Lighthouse
- Puerto Santa Ana
- Hemiciclo de La Rotonda
- Church of San Francisco
- Malecón 2000 (Malecón Simón Bolívar)