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Trip Planner :  South America  /  Ecuador  /  Manabi Province  /  Manta

Manta

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Beaches · Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing · Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Ecuador's First Seaport
A busy and wealthy port town, Manta serves as an increasingly important economic hub thanks to its thriving tuna fishing industry and famously productive population. Tourism in Manta focuses primarily on the coastline, with a selection of urban beaches and more remote stretches of sand particularly popular with visitors from around the country. Panama hats, a popular item to pick up while in town, come from a nearby artisan village, said to be the first place to dream them up. Take a peek at our international travel planner: Manta and its charms laid bare and easily scheduled.
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    FROM $250 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day: Isla de la Plata, Manabí Province. (Departure from Guayaquil)
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    Playa el Murcielago ©
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    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Playa Santa Marianita ©
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    Playa San Lorenzo
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    San Mateo Beach ©
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    San Mateo Beach
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Manta

    Playa de los Frailes ©
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    Playa de los Frailes
    Machalilla National Park
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Isla de la Plata ©
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    Isla de la Plata
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    Duration: 4 hours
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    Aventuras La Plata
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    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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    Where to stay in Manta

    Playa el Murcielago ©
    If you're looking for a sea view and quick access to the beach, expect to pay a premium for the privilege. Look farther inland to find budget-friendly options, with a good number of basic hotels offering comfortable rooms in various residential areas.
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