Must-see nightlife in Guayaquil

  • Las 3 Canastas

    Guayaquil

    A busy daytime spot with street-side tables, bar stools and a large variety of fruit drinks, fruit bowls, granola, and cream-topped fruity desserts.

  • Frutabar

    Guayaquil

    This surfer-themed eating and drinking spot serves up gourmet sandwiches, snacks and tasty tropical fruit juices and cocktails. It's a fun spot for a…

  • Live by Chavela

    Guayaquil

    This stylish Urdesa lounge is the hottest nightspot du jour, drawing a well-dressed dance-loving crowd with deep pockets. Minimum consumption is typically…

  • Frutabar – Urdesa

    Guayaquil

    This Polynesian-themed joint plays surf videos on a screen, has waiters clad in tie-dye and serves up good sandwiches, juices and tropically infused…

  • Puerto Pirata

    Guayaquil

    After summiting Cerro Santa Ana, stop in for a breather at this faux pirate ship below the lighthouse. It has drinks and food, and live music on weekends,…

  • La Paleta

    Guayaquil

    La Paleta is a great little lounge to while away an evening, with cave-like nooks, a hipster crowd and good ambient grooves. Serves beers and high-end…

  • Rayuela

    Guayaquil

    This hip spot has a candlelit, lounge-like vibe that's just the right setting for a few drinks with friends. Well-mixed cocktails are on hand, plus there…

  • La Taberna

    Guayaquil

    Walking up the steps in Las Peñas, take the first lane off to the left (step 37, to be exact!) to reach this lively, bohemian drinking den. It has salsa…

  • Mama T

    Guayaquil

    In this trendy new part of town, half Miami Beach, half Ecuador, the menu focuses on fried things (like pizza in plantain crust) but you'll come here for…

  • Coffee Box

    Guayaquil

    Close to the malecón, this convenient modern cafe offers a proper caffeine fix (one of the few places that actually uses fresh beans), plus cakes and…

  • Rollings Sports Bar

    Guayaquil

    An upscale sports bar near the start of the commercial strip on Estrada in Urdesa. Billiards, table football and cover bands on various nights.

  • Diva Nicotina

    Guayaquil

    At the foot of the hill, the atmospheric Diva Nicotina draws a festive young crowd who pack the house when there's live music.

  • Cali Salsoteca

    Guayaquil

    In the heart of the Zona Rosa, this is one of Guayaquil's salsa spots, with mesmerizing dancers and brassy bands.