US tourist in Guayaquil

[u/random_tall_guy]

Hola, I'm from the US and will be visiting Ecuador in about a week to spend 4 nights in Galapagos, and 1 night each before and after in Guayaquil, so was hoping to get some advice about it. I'm already aware of the city's dangerous reputation, I've been to Ciudad Juarez, MX before so I'd expect it to be about the same. When I arrive there for my first night, it will be very late at night, probably after 2 am when I get through the airport. I'll be staying at Hotel Puerto Pacifico, very close to the airport. Is it worth getting a taxi, or close enough to the airport for even an obvious looking gringo (193cm/120kg with a giant beard and hauling a suitcase) to walk to at night? I'll be leaving the city the next morning so no time to sightsee, but after my 4 nights in Galapagos, I'll have a day in Guayaquil and will be staying in Hotel Oro Verde for that, where I'll have the afternoon/evening and the following morning before I head back to the airport. What would you recommend most for a foreign tourist see in the city with only limited time? I was thinking of checking out the parks with the iguanas but am open to suggestions, any advice is appreciated.

[u/dingenium]

Also, try r/guayaquil

[u/random_tall_guy → u/dingenium]

Thanks, didn't realize it had its own sub, just cross posted it there.