Barrio Orellana is a barrio (neighborhood) located in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador and one of the oldest in the city.

History

It is more than 65 years old. Originally, it was a housing complex aimed at professionals and developed by the Pension Fund (current Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security).

Nowadays, Barrio Orellana is a commercial sector and very transited by vehicles. In its vicinity there are medical centers, financial, hotels, importers, buildings for office rental, ministerial, banking, and educational dependencies.

Current Situation

Today, the Orellana neighborhood is a busy commercial area. Nearby are medical centers, financial institutions, hotels, import companies, office buildings for rent, government offices, banks, and educational institutions.