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LATIN AMERICA
BARCELÓ SALINAS HOTEL
The beautiful boardwalk along the Guayas River was developed along with the city council ( at the time led by now deceased Mayor León Febres Cordero ) during very tough times for Ecuador ’ s economy . “ The boardwalk became a landmark and cornerstone of an urban regeneration movement in Guayaquil , the rest of
Ecuador and in other South American cities , afterwards ,” Jouvin states .
• Hotel Barcelona ( Salinas ). Ecuador ’ s traditional middle-class summer seaside resort increased its reputation as new infrastructure projects transform the city into an important leisure destination .
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