Located on the Pacific Coast, it has a tropical climate. Guayaquil is the second most important city of Ecuador and the largest and most populous city  2,200,000 people ,in the country. Travelers to Ecuador tend to avoid Guayaquil because of its reputation, hot, humid and crowded town with dangerous areas. However, it has its attractions: shady plazas, colonial buildings, friendly people, museums and a pleasant Malecón 2000 It is the largest architectural development in the last century of Guayaquil`history. During your walk you can find entertainment on this 2,500m. waterfront walk. It is the main Port of Ecuador, thus, it is of great economic importance to the country.