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Starbucks Stories Latin America & Caribbean · JULY 15, 2026

First store in Guayaquil, Ecuador: Mall del Sol and local lighting art

Guayaquil’s first Starbucks opened to the public on July 16, becoming the ninth store in Ecuador.

Community space

The Mall del Sol store features a terrace and zoned seating, with a central bar connecting the social spaces. Local artist Daniel Calderón created a pendant light for the store.

Local operations

The store created 18 jobs and offers desserts featuring flavors such as local figs. The brand plans to open additional stores in Guayaquil within the year; the announcement was dated one day before the opening.

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