Several of the historical buildings in the park were physically dismantled and relocated from downtown Guayaquil to prevent their destruction during urban expansion.
The park houses the 'Casa Julian Coronel,' a representative example of the eclectic, high-status residential architecture popular in Guayaquil in the 1900s.
The wildlife zone features an enclosure for the harpy eagle, one of the world's largest birds of prey, which is native to Ecuador.
The park's boardwalks cover over 8 hectares of natural mangrove forest, a vital ecosystem for the local estuary.
The Traditions Zone includes a replica of a rural coastal village that demonstrates the daily life of field workers from the cacao-boom era.
The site uses a 'rescue and rehabilitation' model, meaning many of the animals on display cannot be released back into the wild due to injury or illegal pet trade trauma.
Guayaquil Historical Park is a themed recreational area that reconstructs the urban and rural life of the city during the early 20th century. The site is divided into three distinct zones: the Wildlife Zone, the Traditions Zone, and the Urban-Architectural Zone. The Urban-Architectural area features original, restored houses from early 1900s Guayaquil that were moved from the city center to be preserved. The Traditions Zone showcases rural customs, including traditional Ecuadorian agricultural practices and architecture like the 'casa de hacienda.' The Wildlife Zone functions as a rescue center, housing rescued animals native to the Ecuadorian coast in large, naturalistic enclosures. Visitors navigate the park via elevated wooden boardwalks that wind through protected mangrove ecosystems. It serves as an open-air museum focused on regional cultural heritage and local biodiversity conservation. The park is situated in the Samborondón district, bordering the Daule River. It operates as a public space managed by local environmental authorities.
The restored historical buildings in the Urban-Architectural Zone, particularly the colorful facades near the plaza.
Wear comfortable, breathable clothing and apply insect repellent as the mangrove environment attracts mosquitoes.
Walk the full length of the boardwalks in the Wildlife Zone to maximize chances of spotting native sloths and monkeys.
Bring a hat and sunglasses, as the walking paths are mostly outdoors with limited sun protection.
Attempting to visit during the hottest hours of the day (noon to 3 PM) when humidity is at its peak.
Closed on Mondays.
Do not feed the animals; stay on the designated boardwalks; maintain a quiet voice to avoid startling wildlife.
