Parque Bolívar is a central plaza most famous for its population of wild green iguanas, which have taken up residence in the trees and on the paths over many generations. Dozens of the large reptiles sun themselves on branches and benches, indifferent to the people passing around them. It is one of Guayaquil's most distinctive sights.
The park is surrounded by important buildings: the Metropolitan Cathedral faces one side and the old city hall another. The iguanas are most active in the morning and after rain, when they descend from the trees to dry themselves in the sun. This is a short but memorable stop in the city centre.