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Post Report of the Day

Guayaquil, Ecuador

What is the overall climate: is it extremely hot or cold, wet or dry, at any time of year, for example?

It's hot all year long, and very humid between December and April. The weather during the other months is quite nice.

What typical restaurants, food delivery services, and/or takeout options are popular among expatriates?

There are a handful of restaurants nearby the housing that people tend to use, none of them are particularly good except for one ceviche place. Come to Guayaquil with your expectations lowered when it comes...