Guayaquil, Ecuador
Tours Delivered,
Since Aug 15, 2013
47.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #9190
Hi my name is Mario. I am one of those tourguides that didn't start as a tourguide but moved to the profession because of passion! I use to belong to the corporate world, working in finance as my Unviersity degree said I should! However, when I was 24 I decided to do what I really loved in life and that was guiding. I took 4 months off to travel and see how people guide and booking tours around the world, and I got the idea of how I wanted to guide. I decided that I was going to be always myself, honest and transparent. I don't want people to feel that they are with a tourguide but with a friend they came to visit in Ecuador! I came back, started the training to be a tourguide and here I am! I also lived in the United States for couple of months when I was 21 to become fluent in the language, so that won't be barrier for us! In my profile you will see some suggestions of tours, but I can customize anything according to your needs! Simply send me a message for a prompt reply. I would love to show you around my city or some farms! (really recommend the cocoa one). Bussiness and Managment Degree English and Portuguese Degree Preaparing tours degree Local Guide of Guayaquil National Tour Leader
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Mario's Quick Tour of Guayaquil was just that--a wonderful overview of the highlights of the city. Mario quickly took us on a stroll down the historic street down the Malecon from our hotel to our awaiting private car. We visited an art gallery, the iguana park, a cathedral and an active area of the Malecon. We made the hike up the 444 steps to see the lighthouse at...
Replied from the guide, Mario F.
February 2026Dear Susan, Thank you very much for this review. I am glad you enjoyed the tour, It was my honor to be your guide, and I hope our paths cross again! Warmly, Mario
Trip was really informative as well as enjoyable with a once in a lifetime experience to learn about how the cacao bean transforms into chocolate. Mario and the family at the farm made us feel at home and their knowledge really made the trip special. Beyond the farm we experienced the old cobblestone streets of the city and iguana park…. All in all it was a great trip and...
Replied from the guide, Mario F.
December 2025Dear Mindy, Thank you so much for this review. I had a great time guiding you, your husband and your mom. Hope to meet you again in the future, Warmly, Mario
Mario was knowledgeable and we enjoyed our day with him!
Replied from the guide, Mario F.
October 2025Dear Sharon, Thank you for your review! Let me know if you ever come back to Guayaquil. Cordially, Mario