My hometown Guayaquil.

In October 9, 1820, almost without bloodshed, a group of civilians supported by soldiers

from the "Granaderos de Reserva", a battalion quartered in Guayaquil, overwhelmed the
resistance of the Royalist guards and arrested the Spanish authorities. Guayaquil declared
independence from Spain, becoming Provincia Libre de Guayaquil, and Jos Joaqun de
Olmedo was named Jefe Civil (Civil Chief) of Guayaquil. This would prove to be a key
victory for the Ecuadorian War of Independence.
On July 26, 1822, Jos de San Martn and Simn Bolvar held a famous conference in
Guayaquil to plan for the independence of Spanish South America.
The city suffered from a major fire in 1896 which destroyed large portions of the city.
The city has been invaded by the Peruvian Military on two occasions: in 1829 and 1860,
the latter of which is referred to as the Battle of Guayaquil.

Present-day Guayaquil continues its tradition of trade, although the city is expanding its
tourism base, by beautifying the city and an improvement in the citizens' self-esteem .
This process has taken years, comprising the last two municipal administrations. Despite
having few historic buildings, renovations and expansions of levees, squares, parks, and
some districts have turned Guayaquil into a national and international tourist destination.
It is now a headquarters for fairs and international events.
It is on its way of becoming a major tourist destination. The Malecon 2000 is the crown
jewel of the city. It is a lovely pedestrian walkway with stores, shops, small gardens,
monuments, a museum and an IMAX theater.
It is a favorite destination for both visitors and locals. Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city
and is the focus of the nation's economy. Its economic progress is due in large part to its
location at the convergence of the Daule and Babahoyo rivers, just 70 kilometers from
the Pacific Ocean. After suffering years of neglect from bureaucrats and corrupt
politicians, Guayaquil Ecuador has taken its future into its own hands.
Fueled by a newly discovered interest in attracting tourists and a greater commitment to
small enterprise and entrepreneurs, Guayaquil Ecuador is realizing its historically proven
potential. The most obvious indication of the city's rebirth is the urban renewal project
Malecon 2000. The plasce is a collection of restaurants, theaters, and parks along Malecon
Avenue, which runs parallel to the Guayas River.
Guayaquil's population is near 3 million and is home to one of the country's two
international airports. Though it has always had a strong economy and plenty of nightlife,
due to a series of fires it does not have the same cultural heritage as Quito or Cuenca.
It has a lively population and a number of attractions that can make your day in Guayaquil
worthwhile.