Las Peñas
Barrio Las Peñas
Guayaquil's oldest neighborhood, with colorful wooden houses lining the river and galleries and bars along the stone-paved Calle Numa Pompilio Llona.
Las Peñas lies on the eastern slope of Cerro Santa Ana, at the northern end of the riverside promenade. It is the oldest neighborhood to survive the fire of 1896, and its colonial and republican-era wooden houses in bright colors climb the hillside. The most representative street is Calle Numa Pompilio Llona, where stone pavement is lined with artists' studios, galleries and small taverns, and plaques on the walls commemorate presidents and writers who once lived here. After its renovation in 2001, the neighborhood was connected to the steps of Cerro Santa Ana. After dark, the small bars, cafés and live music create a lively atmosphere. Entry is free. We recommend walking in from the northern end of the riverside promenade in the evening, then climbing the hill to watch the sunset.
Opening hours
Open all day (most shops open in the evening)
Nearby sights
- Anthropological and Contemporary Art Museum (MAAC)
- Cerro Santa Ana & Lighthouse
- Puerto Santa Ana
- La Perla Ferris Wheel
- Aerovía Cable Car
- Hemiciclo de La Rotonda
- Church of San Francisco
- Malecón 2000 (Malecón Simón Bolívar)