Guayaquil - Post Report Question and Answers
Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?
Yes. The sidewalks are uneven and/or broken up. There is an attempt to provide ramps and elevators, but you can't count on them being available. - May 2025
Yes. Not many places are accessible. - May 2025
There seems to be a lot of concern for the handicapped with parking spaces and ramps. However, the standards here are different and may present an obstacle on occasion. - Aug 2022
Again, depends on how much you'd be going out. That being said, you won't be walking anywhere anyways so it may not matter. There are malls that would be accessible. - Jun 2022
It's not ideal but manageable. - Oct 2020
Yes. It's hard to get around even without having physical limitations. - Feb 2019
This is not a city which is friendly for those with disabilities. Accessibility to hospitals and shopping centers is not the best, and that makes it difficult. - Jun 2013
Not recommended. - May 2013
Not a lot of walking, as you drive everywhere. - Aug 2011
