38-454: The March Revolution ( Revolución marcista or Revolución de Marzo ) or Revolution of Forty-Five ( Revolución de 1845 ) began on 6 March 1845, when the people of Guayaquil under the leadership of General António Elizalde and Lieutenant-Colonel Fernándo Ayarza revolted against the government of Juan José Flores . The people took the artillery barracks of Guayaquil along with other military and civilian supporters, including
76-484: A coconut sauce and rice). During breakfast, patacones and bolon (fried plantain with cheese mashed and given a rounded shape) play a big role. These plantain dishes are often accompanied with bistec de carne or encebollado de pescado. Another prominent breakfast dish are empanadas "de viento" made with wheat flour and stretchy cheese or empanadas "de verde" plantain based with mozzarella cheese. Pan de yuca similar to pão de queijo usually served with "yogur persa"
114-611: A division promised by José de San Martín , led the allied independence army in the Battle of Pichincha . His victory confirmed the independence of the Gran Colombia and also what would become the future Republic of Ecuador . On 26 July 1822, generals José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar held a meeting in Guayaquil to plan how to complete achieving the independence of Perú and, with it, all of Spanish South America. In 1829,
152-510: A node in Callao, Peru . In the late eighteenth century, the majority of slaves in the region were located in Guayaquil. Their lives and work were conditioned by a practice called jornal . The owners held them legally but the jornalado slaves had "considerable independence" in exchange for paying their owners a fee (the jornal ) every day. Such enslaved Native Americans, such as María Chiquinquirá , would work inside urban homes. (She
190-720: Is Christianity . There are two major association football clubs; the Barcelona Sporting Club and the Club Sport Emelec . Each club has its own stadium; the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha is the home of the "Barcelonistas" while the Estadio George Capwell is the home of the "Emelecistas". These two teams have a long history of rivalry in Guayaquil and when these two teams play against each other
228-530: Is Ecuador's most important commercial port; most international import and export merchandise passes through the Gulf of Guayaquil. As the largest city in the country, most industries are located either in the city or its peripheral areas. Guayaquil plays an important role in Ecuador's economy as the commercial heart of the country, and is also a vibrant, sprawling city, urban, cultural and touristic. In recent years,
266-469: Is a city that offers a wide variety of activities and events. In addition to excursions or tours: shopping tours, gastronomic tours, religious tours, or tours in agritourism haciendas. A good alternative to get to know the city are the free tours offered by the Municipality of Guayaquil. Or also some of the self-guided tours that are offered to get to know the city. There are also maps to get to know
304-448: Is a typical snack in Guayaquil. With the rise in middle eastern migration, shawarma shops dot the city. Chifa or Chinese-Ecuadorian dishes like arroz chaufa , tallarin saltado , and sopa Fui Chi Fu are common fast food options. Some other original dishes of Guayaquil are the plantain ball soup (based on peanuts and green plantains creating a green plantain ball filled with meat and other ingredients). Bollo, analogous to hallaca ,
342-405: Is another typical dish of this city that also the main ingredient is the green plantain and seafood. Just to mention others are the biche, sango de mariscos, and arroz con pescado frito (rice with fried fish) Arroz con menestra y carne asada (rice with stew and roast meat), churrasco , Guatita, Caldo de mondongo, Humitas, Maduro lampriado, Maduro con queso, Tripita, are some more dishes included in
380-550: Is composed of deep soft sediments over hard rocks and deposits in a brackish environment. Also, the city itself is strongly affected by the subduction of the active Ecuadorian margin, an intraplate region where active faults locate; and the Guayaquil-Babahoyo strike-slip fault system, formed as the North Andean Block drifts northward. The tsunami threat is caused by the nearby Gulf of Guayaquil which also
418-780: Is one of the major locations on the Earth where earthquakes tend to happen all the time. It has complex tectonic features such as the Posorja and the Jambeli – two major east–west trending detachment systems; the Puna-Santa Clara northeast-southwest trending fault system; and the Domito north-south trending fault system; that have developed since the Pleistocene times. Tsunami threats are only predicted for coastal farming zones, not
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#1732764901903456-642: Is the largest city in Ecuador and also the nation's economic capital and main port. The city is the capital of Guayas Province and the seat of Guayaquil Canton . The city is located on the west bank of the Guayas River , which flows into the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Guayaquil . The origin of the name Santiago de Guayaquil has been much discussed, although that 'Guayaquil' is pre-Hispanic. Since
494-510: The Himno al 9 de Octubre or Canción al Nueve de Octubre , most widely known now as the Himno a Guayaquil ( Guayaquil Anthem ). In 1922, workers in the city went on a general strike lasting three days, ending after at least 300 people were killed by military and police. In 2020, the city was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic . Its medical and mortuary services were overwhelmed to
532-457: The article wizard to submit a draft for review, or request a new article . Search for " Cultura Milagro-Quevedo " in existing articles. Look for pages within Misplaced Pages that link to this title . Other reasons this message may be displayed: If a page was recently created here, it may not be visible yet because of a delay in updating the database; wait a few minutes or try
570-656: The "Granaderos de Reserva" battalion quartered in Guayaquil, led by the Peruvian Colonel Gregorio Escobedo, overwhelmed the resistance of the Royalist guards and arrested the Spanish authorities. Guayaquil declared independence from Spain, becoming the " Provincia Libre de Guayaquil ". José Joaquín de Olmedo was named Jefe Civil of Guayaquil. Departing from Guayaquil, General Antonio José de Sucre , sent by Simón Bolivar and supported by
608-591: The Ecuadorian territory by Peruvian president Ramón Castilla . Moreno's forces were victorious, countering Peruvian influence over Ecuador. In 1896, large portions of the city were destroyed by a fire. On 8 July 1898, the Guayaquil City Hall Muy Ilustre Municipalidad de Guayaquil officially recognized the anthem written by José Joaquín de Olmedo in 1821, with the music composed by Ana Villamil Ycaza in 1895, as
646-506: The chief Guayaquile. This region was occupied by the chonos , people whose archeological name (in Spanish) is Cultura Milagro-Quevedo . After several location changes and fires, the city was founded in 1547 , and named the "Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de Guayaquil" ( "Very noble and very loyal city of Santiago de Guayaquil" ). After the city's independence in 1820, the words "very noble and very loyal" disappeared from use, as
684-623: The city has become a business and convention destination. Half a dozen skyscrapers give it the profile of a major city that continues to expand to the north and west. Here are some of the tourist attractions in Guayaquil: Its geographical location makes it the gateway to the Galapagos Islands and it has won several World Travel Awards . These include: South America's Leading City Break Destination and South America's Leading Meetings and Conferences Destination. Guayaquil
722-639: The city was invaded by the Peruvian Army , which occupied it for seven months. In 1860, the city was the site of the Battle of Guayaquil , the last of a series of military conflicts between the forces of the Provisional Government, led by Gabriel García Moreno and General Juan José Flores , and the forces of the Supreme Chief of Guayas, General Guillermo Franco , whose government was recognized as possessing sovereignty over
760-500: The city was no longer part of the Spanish Empire. Today, the official name of Santiago de Guayaquil is seldom used outside of official contexts. Guayaquil was founded on 25 July 1538 by Spanish conqueror Francisco de Orellana in the location of a native village. He named it as Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de Guayaquil ("Most Noble and Most Loyal City of Santiago de Guayaquil"). On 20 April 1687, Guayaquil
798-413: The city's main tourist streets' sidewalks and upgraded the city's chaotic transit system with multiple infrastructure projects (speedways, bridges, overhead passages, tunnels, etc.). In August 2006, the city's first rapid transit bus system, Metrovía , opened to provide a quicker, high-capacity service. One of the main projects was called Malecón 2000 [maleˈkon dos ˈmil] , the renovation of
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#1732764901903836-447: The city, including a digital map that can be downloaded and used to visit the city's tourist attractions. As of 2020 , Guayaquil's mayor was Cynthia Viteri . Viteri is the second elected female mayor in the city's history; the first was Elsa Bucaram in 1988. The previous mayor, Jaime Nebot, endorsed her. A campaign of construction projects for the city began in the early 2000s to attract tourism. The "urban regeneration" plan reconstructed
874-1113: The first weekend of October since 2005. These race is certified by the (AIMS) Association of International Marathons and Distance Races . cultura Milagro-Quevedo Look for Cultura Milagro-Quevedo on one of Misplaced Pages's sister projects : [REDACTED] Wiktionary (dictionary) [REDACTED] Wikibooks (textbooks) [REDACTED] Wikiquote (quotations) [REDACTED] Wikisource (library) [REDACTED] Wikiversity (learning resources) [REDACTED] Commons (media) [REDACTED] Wikivoyage (travel guide) [REDACTED] Wikinews (news source) [REDACTED] Wikidata (linked database) [REDACTED] Wikispecies (species directory) Misplaced Pages does not have an article with this exact name. Please search for Cultura Milagro-Quevedo in Misplaced Pages to check for alternative titles or spellings. You need to log in or create an account and be autoconfirmed to create new articles. Alternatively, you can use
912-400: The founding of the city by the Spanish in 1534, it has been linked to the name of Santiago in memory of its patron saint, Santiago , apostle of Christ. He is also designated as patron saint of several other Spanish American colonial cities, such as Santiago de Chile , as he is of Spain. A theory based on a romantic legend, transmitted orally, attributes the name Guayaquil to the joining of
950-578: The game is called "El Clásico del Astillero". The city is the birthplace of Francisco Segura Cano; and Andrés Gómez and Nicolás Lapentti , Ecuador's two most successful tennis players, now both retired. The "Abierto de Tenis Ciudad de Guayaquil" is a tennis tournament organised in Guayaquil by Gómez and Luis Morejon , and held annually in November. Another major event in the city is the Guayaquil Marathon , which has been held every year on
988-725: The great and diverse gastronomy of the city. Biblioteca Municipal de Guayaquil (Municipal Library of Guayaquil) serves as the public library of Guayaquil. The city has several universities, including the University of Guayaquil (founded in 1867), the Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil , the Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral (ESPOL), and the Universidad de Especialidades Espiritu Santo . The largest religion in Guayaquil
1026-400: The guard on duty. Flores surrendered on his plantation, La Elvira , near Babahoyo and accepted a negotiation - which had terms including his leaving power and the declaration of all his decrees , laws , and acts as void and null, ending fifteen years of foreign domination in Ecuador. Flores received 20,000 pesos for his property and immediately left the country for Spain . The country
1064-525: The main populated areas. Guayaquil, along with most of the coastal region, was impacted by the 16 April 2016 earthquake of 7.8 magnitude. A bridge that was above a major artery, Avenida de las Americas, collapsed in the early evening on that day, killing two people. Guayaquil features a tropical savanna climate ( Köppen : Aw ). Between January and April, the climate is hot and humid with heavy rainfall, especially during El Niño years when it increases dramatically and flooding usually occurs. The rest of
1102-453: The name of a leader named Guayas and of his wife Quil . They are symbols of the local resistance that—according to local tradition—chose to fight to the death (and as a final act, set fire to the town), rather than surrender to the Spanish conquerors. A town with a name similar to Guayaquil is located near the city of Durán (Autopista Durán-Boliche km. 23). Investigations by archeologists and historians has led them to conclude that when
1140-462: The point where bodies lay in the streets. Almost 6,000 more deaths were recorded in the first two weeks of April than the average for the same period in other years. Guayaquileños' main sources of income are formal and informal trade, business, agriculture and aquaculture. Most commerce consists of small and medium businesses , adding an important informal economy occupation that gives thousands of guayaquileños employment. The Port of Guayaquil
1178-602: The ransom after an epidemic of yellow fever broke out. In colonial times Guayaquil was the chief Spanish shipyard in the Pacific, although some navigators considered that Valdivia (now in Chile) had better conditions. Guayaquil was a stopover point in the commerce between Asia and Latin America conducted via Philippines-based Manila galleons . The trade route had links to Acapulco in present-day Mexico and terminated with
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1216-686: The town of Durán, to allow people to make ecotourism trips and return the same day. Guayaquil is the nation's largest city and the capital of Guayas Province. It is on the Guayas River about 60 km (40 mi) north of the Gulf of Guayaquil, near the Equator. Guayaquil faces major earthquake threats due to its soil stratigraphy and location on the ring of fire and the south of the North-Andean subduction zone. The city can be easily damaged by earthquakes as its weak and compressible soil
1254-408: The town was conquered by the Spanish, it was ruled by a man named Guayaquile. They have not determined if the man or the town was first to receive that name. But researcher Ángel Véliz Mendoza, in his book on the man Guayaquile, says that there at least seven references to the toponym in pre-1543 documents. It is believed that the name Guayaquil is taken from the population's final home, in lands of
1292-685: The waterfront promenade ( malecón ) along the Guayas River. Another project was the creation of the Nuevo Parque Histórico , a park in a housing development area that is called Entre Ríos because it lies between the Daule and Babahoyo rivers (which merge to form the Guayas River) in a mangrove wetland area. The park cost the city about US$ 7 million. In 2013, the national government led by Rafael Correa built two pedestrian bridges connecting downtown Guayaquil, Santay Island, and
1330-466: The year (from May through December), however, rainfall is minimal due to the cooling influence of the Humboldt Current , with usually cloudy mornings and afternoons, and evening breezes. Here you can find the list of Neighborhoods and Parishes of Guayaquil Typical Guayaquil cuisine includes mostly seafood dishes such as encebollado , ceviche , cazuela , and encocado (shrimp or tuna with
1368-423: Was a local hero because she successfully went to court in 1794 to argue for her freedom.) Other jornalado enslaved men worked alongside free workers in the shipyards. the turn of the nineteenth century, slaves had fought for their freedom in increasing numbers. Together they formed a social group known as the plebe . On 9 October 1820, almost without bloodshed, a group of civilians, supported by soldiers from
1406-454: Was attacked and looted by English and French pirates under the command of George d'Hout (English), and Picard and Groniet (French). Of more than 260 pirates, 35 were killed and 46 were wounded; 75 defenders of the city died and more than 100 were wounded. In 1709, English captains including Woodes Rogers and William Dampier , along with a crew of 110, looted Guayaquil and demanded ransom. But they departed suddenly and without collecting
1444-473: Was then governed by the triumvirate composed of José Joaquín de Olmedo , Vicente Ramón Roca and Diego Noboa . This article about politics in Ecuador is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Ecuadorian history -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Guayaquil Guayaquil ( Spanish pronunciation: [ɡwaʝaˈkil] ; Quechua : Wayakil ), officially Santiago de Guayaquil ,
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