Guayaquil - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
Not really but the Andean crafts in the local artisans markets are beautiful. Panama hats are made here, alpaca wool, beautiful pottery.... - Aug 2022
There are a few things, most come from the Sierra (mountain part of the country) but you can get them in Guayaquil or in most touristy areas. Blankets, parkas, paintings, and wooden masks are all popular. - Oct 2020
Yes, lots of beautiful artisan products you'll want to take home. There is a lot of overlap in availability between markets in Guayaquil, Cuenca, Quito, Otavalo. Otavalo is an iconic destination and the largest indigenous market in the hemisphere, so worth a visit. - Feb 2019
I didn't find anything unique that was worth buying. - Jun 2013
Seafood. - May 2013
Cheap hammocks! - Jan 2012
Hammocks. - Aug 2011
