Guayaquil - Post Report Question and Answers
Is it easy to make friends with locals here? Are there any prejudices or any ethnic groups who might feel uncomfortable here?
I would not say easy, but it is possible. You have to work at it though and take the first steps. I have not seen or heard of any prejudices, but I do not fall into this category so I cannot speak to it personally. - Aug 2022
The local staff here make great friends. They are incredibly friendly people. - Jun 2022
Yes, it's easy. There is prejudice towards indigenous people. - Oct 2020
Yes, it is possible to make friends with locals, as Guayaquileños are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Political rhetoric seems to have picked up over the past year or so, but people are generally very nice. - Feb 2019
