Manta, Ecuador overview

Manta is the third largest city in Ecuador. The port city boasts some wonderful beaches. The Malecon Escencio is a strip of restaurants and shops right on the water, and attracts many locals and visitors. The local seafood is said to be quite good--and cheap, too. The legendary Panama Hats, locals say, are not actually from Panama, but from Montecristi, a village just 10 minutes away from Manta.

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Manta City Tour and the Artisans of Ecuador

Manta City Tour and the Artisans of Ecuador

$150.82/Adult

Learn about the costeño way of life and the ancient cultures of the coast - Machalilla, Chorrera an...

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Manta Highlights and Montecristi Panama Hat Factory

Manta Highlights and Montecristi Panama Hat Factory

$75/Adult

Manta Highlights and Montecristi Panama Hat FactoryThis half-day tour will take you behind the scene...

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Full Day Tour to Machalilla National Park

Full Day Tour to Machalilla National Park

$183.45/Adult

Start your tour discovering Ecuador’s best-located port, Manta. You will then travel along the road...

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38 Manta, Ecuador Port Reviews

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by maectpo58

This city is known for it's tuna and Panama hat industry. Also lots of beach front resorts. Took excursion deep in land (almost an 1h drive). Beautiful mounts view from bus window. Went to San Lorenzo beach and saw turtle sanctuary. Ecuador uses American dollar as their currency.

Visited: Mar 24, 2019

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by kmarietyler

I bought an excursion through Manta SOS and loved it. Pacoche forest, the fish market, Ecuadorian hat making, museum and shopping in Monticristi. Great value, great excursion

Visited: Dec 07, 2018

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by ronpam

Don't waste your money on a tour here. Simply take the ship's shuttle to town which lets you off at a market, specifically designed for you. Everything about MANTA IS SOLD RIGHT THERE.

Visited: Mar 18, 2018

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by CaliforniaCruzr

There are some great things to see within walking distance of the port but we secured a cab ride to Montecristi. Bought our fabulous Panama hats (THEY ARE MADE IN ECUADOR and wonderful quality) and enjoyed the 2 hour experience.

Visited: Mar 16, 2019

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