wondered what people s thoughts were on Guayaquil. I ll be in Cuenca but spending a few nights in Guayaquil and leaving for Quito from there.I ve seen so much on Youtube and all of it concentrates on the malecon but I d feel terribly frustrated staying in a safe touristy environment. I d sooner not go and stay instead in Cuenca than feel sequestered in Guayaquil. Obviously I ll listen to sincere comments and if it s really true I ll pass on Guayaquil But I m sure Guayaquil can offer more than a touristy malecon.... any thoughts? Should I simply spend the time in Cuenca and be done with it>?