Santa Ana Hill, Historical hill in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Santa Ana Hill rises 60 meters above Guayaquil, featuring 444 steps that lead visitors through colorful buildings to panoramic city views.
The hill marked the initial settlement of Guayaquil in 1547, selected for its firm ground and strategic position overlooking the surrounding plains.
The Santa Ana Chapel, lighthouse, and open-air museum showcase the architectural elements that represent different periods of Ecuadorian history.
Visitors can find numerous cafes, restaurants, art galleries, and craft shops along the Diego Noboa central staircase that climbs the hill.
Two colonial fortifications, San Carlos and La Planchada, remain on the hill as remnants of the city's defense system against pirate attacks.
Location: Guayaquil
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
GPS coordinates: -2.18093,-79.87793
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23
Ecuador contains photographic subjects from Quito's colonial streets to Galápagos Islands landscapes. The country features architectural monuments, volcanoes, crater lakes, waterfalls and national parks. Locations include the National Vow Basilica, Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilotoa Lake and cultural centers like Otavalo Market.
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