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Things to Do  

Central Bank Museum

Central Bank Museum, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  Bahía de Caráquez (The Central Bank Museum) includes an important collection of Manta's Pre-Columbian craft. By the first millennium, South America’s vast rainforests, mountains, plains, and coasts were the home of tens of millions of people. Some groups formed permanent... 

The Big Tuna - Port

The Big Tuna - Port, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  under construction 

Beautiful Beaches of San Lorenzo

Beautiful Beaches of San Lorenzo, Manta

 osiekhan Says:  Off the beaten path, the beach of San Lorenzo is a nice getaway. Check out the cafe/inn (Cabanas) on the beach and ask about the rain forest tours nearby. Depending on the time of the year, you can do whale watching as well. 

Learn Spanish in Manta - Apprenez l'espagnol ici

Learn Spanish in Manta - Apprenez l'espagnol ici, Manta

 Maillekeul Says:  We had great time with the Buchelis and we lerarned a more than basic spanish thanks to the lovely teachers of this school... A good address to learn this language next to the ocean...On s'est beaucoup amuses en compagnie des Bucheli, directeurs de l'ecole, et on a appris un... 

Hotels  

Oro Verde Hotel

 1 Review and 29 Opinions  Muy buen hotel por sus habitaciones, comida y atención a los turistas. Me sirvió para organizar... 

Howard Johnson Manta

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Hotels  

San Antonio Hosteria Hacienda: Odd but Cool Hotel Experience Just Outside Manta

San Antonio Hosteria Hacienda: Odd but Cool Hotel Experience Just Outside Manta, Manta

 namastedc Says:  The San Antonio is an alternative to staying right in Manta. It is about 15 minutes outside the city in the hills. This hacienda has a large zoo attached to it, as well as a giant pool area with an in-pool bar. The food is great, and the staff is friendly. The rooms are well... 

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Restaurants  

Manten Limpias Tus Playas: Local Food

Manten Limpias Tus Playas: Local Food, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  We didn't eat anywhere, but we did see some places to eat 

Nightlife  

Cadillac Bar: Great Mixed and Frozen Drinks

Cadillac Bar: Great Mixed and Frozen Drinks, Manta

 namastedc Says:  The Cadillac Bar seems to be a popular hangout for Expats. This place, despite being made out of materials like sugar cane and bamboo, has a GREAT atmosphere! There are pool tables, fooz, great music, and a lot of room. THe menu is professional and contains just about every... 

Transportation  

Bussed Off the Pier

Bussed Off the Pier, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  Everyone on the cruise ship has to take a bus off the pier - either a tour bus which goes from the pier to the destination, or a shuttle bus to the entrance of the port or to a nearby shopping centerWhen we took the shuttle to the entrance, on the way back the van had a... 

Local Customs  

Pre-Columbian Burial Customs

Pre-Columbian Burial Customs, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  I took a picture of an explanation of the exhibits and this is the translation of it.Ceramics and Custom of offering food to the DeadMILESTONE Valdivia, one of the oldest pottery traditions of the New WorldValdivia ceramics was 6000 years ago, one of the oldest pottery... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Hard Hat Area

Hard Hat Area, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  The commercial pier where the cruise ships dock is not for tourists. It is a dangerous commercial area with cranes and heavy equipment. It isn't for walking.In addition during the time we were there, an ammonia refrigeration plant on one of the tuna boats exploded, killing... 

not safe in non tourist areas

not safe in non tourist areas, Manta

 nvschick Says:  You have to be careful at night. don't want to scare nobody but do not walk alone in the streets. groups are good. don't wear flashy jewlery it will be snatched. try to stay in tourist areas. be safe when venturing in unknown areas. take a taxi it is safe and they only... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Manta Harbor Light

Manta Harbor Light, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  I knew there was a harbor light in Mantaunder construction 

Montecristi for the Hats

Montecristi for the Hats, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  under construction 

Tuna Boats

Tuna Boats, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  The main thing to see in the Manta harbor area is tuna boats coming in and unloading their catches. This is very interesting, but can only be seen from the deck of a cruise ship, since access to the pier is restricted to those with business there. Also this activity is... 

San Lorenzo Beach

San Lorenzo Beach, Manta

 namastedc Says:  This is a beautifil beach about 30 minutes South of Manta on the Via a la Costa. It is next to a tiny village, but there is never anyone on the beach. You can just drive your car right up to where you will be sunbathing!Beware of the strong undercurrent and strong waves -... 

Favorites  

Street Scenes around the Port

Street Scenes around the Port, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  This visit we got outside the port gates, and I was able to take pictures of local scenery. The picture of Bob waiting for me was really so that I could take a picture of the chess players in the background.I also have pictures of the ceramic for sale on the museum steps,... 

Information

Information, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  There is an information place just about a block away from the port. They were able to tell us where the museum we were looking for was (across the street) and they had A/C in there. I don't know what other information they have. 

Boats is Boats

Boats is Boats, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  Under construction 

City from Afar

City from Afar, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  We didn't really see much of the city of Manta aside from the port area. It is a commercial city and does not have much in the way of tourist facilities.Although I understand that in the Province of Manabí are 300 kilometers of some of South America's most breathtaking... 

Manta Harbor

Manta Harbor, Manta

 grandmaR Says:  The Manta Harbor is a commercial port first of all. It is a big port and easy to get into for the cruise ships, but you can't walk on the pier because of all the commercial port activity. But I had a good time standing on the deck and watching all the activity. 

The Place

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The People

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 Manta me Encanta!!! - Manta me encanta!!! Ciudad bella del Pacifico Sur. 

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Q:  What is appropriate wear in Manta? What should a teenager bring to wear? 

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A: Manta is generally sunny, sometimes slightly rainy, but most probably cloudy from May to October. It's really hot and wet from November to March... This is a tip for the... 

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Harbor Light

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Manta. I'd love to share with you the 14 tips I've written, the 109 photos uploaded, and 5 travelogues I've created. 

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MANTA

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 Es el principal puerto pesquero del Ecuador. Antes de la llegada de los españoles su suelo estaba habitado por los indios Mantas. En algunos lugares todavia se pueden encontrar restos arqueologicos de... 

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 you will love this city. beautiful people beautiful weather. it is a little city but it is growing every year. big fish port and fresh fish everywhere. try the ceviche. have some family stilll living... 

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Academia de Espanol Surpacifico : learn spanish !

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 Cheap, efficient, serious, and friendly... That is what I would say about this school located in Manta, next to the Ocean... We enjoyed our stay in Manuel Bucheli's house, with his wife Rosy and... 

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Manta me Encanta!!!

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 Manta me encanta!!! Ciudad bella del Pacifico Sur. 

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