The iguanas
Roaming freely.
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Parque Seminario, also called Parque Bolívar or Iguana Park, is a small, traditional public park in the Rocafuerte sector of central Guayaquil, Ecuador, about 1 km from the city centre in a straight line, right beside Guayaquil Cathedral. It began as the Plaza de Armas of the new colonial town laid out in 1693, a role it lost over time. It opened as a park in July 1895 and is named after Miguel Seminario, who gave it to the city according to the plaque at its entrance. The stars are the green iguanas that roam freely over the lawns and paths and climb the trees; the city counted about 350 of them in 2017. There is also a pond full of turtles, and a monument to Simón Bolívar stands in the park. Entry is free, and the park is a short stop that pairs well with the cathedral and the nearby Malecón 2000 riverfront. Do not feed or touch the iguanas, and keep an eye on your belongings downtown. The UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Guayas province, so check your government's advice before visiting.
Roaming freely.
In the park.
On the west side.
Chimborazo and 10 de Agosto streets, central Guayaquil, Ecuador
No, leave them be.
The Malecón 2000.
