Immerse yourself in the Manta Cultural Experience and discover the rich history, customs, cuisine, and Montecristi hat weaving. Get a glimpse into the daily lives of locals and explore the fascinating traditions of this vibrant city.
Immerse yourself in the Manta Cultural Experience and discover the rich history, customs, cuisine, and Montecristi hat weaving. Get a glimpse into the daily lives of locals and explore the fascinating traditions of this vibrant city.
- Plage de Tarqui - We will start by visiting the fish market, where we’ll learn how fishermen bring their catch to our coast and table. Next, we’ll head to the boat factory to see the construction of fishing boats.
- Plage de Tarqui - Boatyard, where you’ll have the chance to observe the building of fishing boats.
- Tagua Store - We’ll visit…
- Plage de Tarqui - We will start by visiting the fish market, where we’ll learn how fishermen bring their catch to our coast and table. Next, we’ll head to the boat factory to see the construction of fishing boats.
- Plage de Tarqui - Boatyard, where you’ll have the chance to observe the building of fishing boats.
- Tagua Store - We’ll visit a Tagua Factory to learn how tagua nuts, also known as vegetable ivory, are processed into pieces that will be carved into beautiful buttons or figures.
- Montecristi - Hat weaving demonstration: We’ll watch an artisan weave, iron, shape, and press a hat, explaining the entire process from start to finish.
- Museo Ciudad Alfaro - We’ll visit Ciudad Alfaro, a complex built to honor our former president Eloy Alfaro, who, despite his wealth, fought against inequality in 1895. This is also where our most recent constitution was signed in 2008.
Afterward, we’ll visit a shop to see how Montecristi hats are woven, with time to shop and explore downtown.
- Manta - Chocolate factory: During this visit, we’ll learn about high-quality chocolate bars, taste various products, and have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs.
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entries and plenty of bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entries and plenty of bottled water
Best prices, high quality! This tour offers a glimpse into the daily life of locals, covering our education system, history, customs, culture, and cuisine. You’ll discover how we build our fishing boats, and fishermen might invite you to pose with a big tuna at the fish market. We’ll visit a factory where “tagua” buttons are made—many of which are…
Best prices, high quality! This tour offers a glimpse into the daily life of locals, covering our education system, history, customs, culture, and cuisine. You’ll discover how we build our fishing boats, and fishermen might invite you to pose with a big tuna at the fish market. We’ll visit a factory where “tagua” buttons are made—many of which are exported, so you might be wearing one right now. The tour also includes a visit to a chocolate bar factory and a demonstration of how Montecristi hats are woven, showcasing the craftsmanship involved. We’ll explain the process in an artisan’s shop before heading to the Ciudad Alfaro museum, rich in art and history. On the way back, don’t miss the chance to photograph the weaving woman statue at the roundabout.
- In case you are bringing a wheelchair, you need to notify this to us, otherwise we won’t be responsible of not being able to take you on the tour.
- If you require a guide that speaks another language other than English or Spanish, you will have to choose the option “Other languages”
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
