Dulceria La Palma

Guayaquil


One of the most atmospheric places downtown is this old-school cafe with swirling overhead fans and black-and-white photos of Guayaquil. Stop in for breakfast or snacks like cachitos (crispy mini-croissants) or varied pastries and scoops of ice cream.


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