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Manta Ecuador Cruise Port

Manta cruise port is one of the lesser-known stops for many South American Cruiseship passengers. A small city with around 250 thousand habitants, rising to 350 thousand if you include nearby towns such as Monticristi and Jaramaijo. The sun-washed coastal [...]

19
Feb
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Best Of Manta Ecuador 2020

Manta is for me my favourite city in Ecuador. Although I am very partial to a week or in Baños 3 or 4 times a year. Many people have heard my goldilocks analogy. It’s not too big or too small, [...]

14
Jan
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Manta Cruise Timetables & Schedule 2020

For all our cruise ship clients, here is all the information you will need to know before arriving at Manta for your shore excursion or day tour.  Cover image by Matthew Barra from Pexels Table of Contents Manta Cruise PortManta [...]

02
Jan
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4 Manta Ecuador Myths and Legends

Ecuador has a rich history of indigenous cultures and from these roots, many myths and legends have persisted. Mantas Pre-columbian ancestors were known as Manteñas. They thrived up and down the Ecuadorian coast in Balswood sailboats and rafts up until [...]

20
Dec
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Pacoche Rainforest Manta

Our best selling tour is, without a doubt, the Rainforest Pacoche Shore Excursion. It’s a great mix of activities and sights that attracts a lot of savvy travellers. As the Name suggests the Pacoche rainforest is the main attraction, so [...]

12
Dec
Top 5 Manta Ecuador beaches

Beaches in Ecuador are abundant and surely among some of the best in the world. We really are spoilt for choice, but after 10 years living here and visiting some of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador, I can say [...]

08
Nov
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10 Best Things to Do in Manta Ecuador – By a Local Guide

Manta is a small city full of interesting things to see and do on the pacific coast. There are many factors that made Manta perfect for my family and I. For me, it is in the goldilocks zone. Not too [...]

16
Oct
One day in Manta Ecuador: How to get the most out of one day?

This is one of the most common questions we get at Manta Tour Guides. We have around 25 to 30 cruise ships docking each year with easily over 20 thousand tourists walking through the port terminal. Add to that the [...]

10
Oct
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The Ultimate Nightlife Guide to Manta

Manta is a beach town that regularly gets a lot of tourists visiting during their vacations. So you can be sure there will be a lot of people that want to enjoy an evening out and about. From very relaxed [...]

25
Sep
Best 10 places to eat in Manta Ecuador

Whether you are here on a shore excursion or an extended vacation it is good to know where to get the best food in town. My family has been here over 10 years now and we have eaten just about [...]

20
Sep
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Top 10 things to buy in Manta Ecuador

One of the most common questions or requests that we receive from our clients is about souvenirs, so here is our list of the top 10 things to buy in Manta. [...]

13
Sep
How to buy the Best Panama Hat and not get ripped off

We gringos stand out like a sore thumb in Ecuador. So it’s no surprise that a lot of tourists can pay many times the value of the coveted Panama hats while on a shore excursion in Manta. It can happen [...]

17
Jul
What Makes a Perfect Shore Excursion

  Shore tours are a great way to get a bite sized taste of a new country and culture. The time may be sort but a well planned and executed tour should be very enjoyable and illuminating. So what wake [...]

03
Jul