Malecón del Salado, Esplanade along the Salado estuary in Guayaquil, Ecuador

The Malecón del Salado is a waterfront promenade extending from Guayaquil University's Physical Education Faculty to the Velero Bridge. The site features two levels with recreational areas and green spaces, plus a fountain system that shapes the space's appearance.

The waterfront development was completed in 2009 as part of Guayaquil's urban regeneration program under mayor Jaime Nebot Saadi. This project marked a turning point in reshaping public access to the river for residents and visitors.

The esplanade reflects the city's literary heritage through the Writers' Promenade, with dedicated plazas honoring local personalities. These spaces show how the waterfront embodies local artistic and social traditions.

The Malecón del Salado runs from the Physical Education Faculty of the University of Guayaquil to the Puente del Velero, where it becomes the Malecón del Suburbio. The Pileta Monumental sits in the water of the Estero Salado, between the La Ferroviaria park and the Puente 5 de Junio. The route is divided into sectors, with the Plaza Rodolfo Baquerizo Moreno, the Paseo de los Escritores and the Malecón de la Ferroviaria along the way.

The fountain system uses colored lights to create a dynamic connection between the city and the river. This light installation becomes a central feature of the evening experience and draws regular visitors.