The largest city in Ecuador — Guayaquil (Spanish). Guayaquil) — celebrates its founding day on July 25th every year. This event took place in 1536.
Guayaquil or officially — Santiago de Guayaquil (Spanish). Santiago de Guayaquil — is located on the western bank of the Guayas River, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. Due to its convenient location, the city has become the center of Ecuador's fishing and processing industries. Guayaquil can also be said to be the cultural capital of Ecuador.
Like most holidays, Guayaquil Foundation Day is celebrated en masse and with great enthusiasm. Many street parades and processions, dances, art exhibitions, musical and cultural events delight Guayaquil residents and city guests on this day.