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7/25/2009 - 7/25/2009Founding of Guayaquil
Guayaquil,
Ecuador
Ecuador's second city celebrates the day of its founding, an event that goes back to 1537 and the early days of the Conquistadores. Francisco de Orellana gets the credit for the rather scrambled initiation of this huge, buzzing, tropical metropolis and the anniversary of that day is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Street parades, dances, art exhibitions, music and cultural events take place on the day itself, as well as warm-up events during the run-up. An international beauty contest, 'Perla del Pacifico' (the Pearl of the Pacific), is central to proceedings.
Themes:
Dance
, Culture
, History
, Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Exhibitions
, Music
Hours: Various.
Cost: Includes free events.
Where: Various venues in Guayaquil
Includes Malecon (central park) and various venues in city
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Getting there:
Foot: Most events take place in central locations.
Contact Information:
Palacio Municipal
10 de Agosto y Pichincha
Guayaquil
Guayas
Ecuador
Telephone: +593 (0)4 252 4100.
Email: info@guayaquil.gov.ec
Website: www.visitaguayaquil.com
