Guayaquil (Ecuador) Joins The Food Capitals Network, Strengthening Gastronomy, Heritage and Culinary Entrepreneurship
Guayaquil, Ecuador’s principal port city located along the Guayas River, is increasingly positioning gastronomy as a strategic tool for tourism, local economic development, entrepreneurship, cultural heritage and international promotion.
Known for its seafood traditions, huecas, municipal markets and emblematic dishes such as encebollado, ceviches and cangrejadas, Guayaquil’s culinary identity is deeply connected to its rivers, mangroves and coastal environment. Gastronomy also reflects the city’s historical role during Ecuador’s cacao boom, when Guayaquil became the country’s principal export port for fine aroma cacao known internationally as “Arriba cacao.”
In recent years, the city has integrated gastronomy into broader municipal planning and development strategies, including tourism promotion, entrepreneurship support, market revitalization and public-space activation.
Through its participation in The Food Capitals Network, Guayaquil seeks to strengthen international cooperation, culinary exchange, local entrepreneurship and sustainable urban development, while further promoting its food identity, cultural heritage and gastronomy-based tourism.
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Photo credits: © Aldaldia de Guayaquil
Through collaborative projects, annual gatherings, study tours, and continuous exchanges, our network fosters a dynamic community where cities learn from each other, share best practices, and co-create innovative solutions for the future of food and gastronomy.
We invite cities that share our commitment to food-driven urban transformation to join us in shaping a better food future.
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