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 - Our first stop is the fish market, where we will discover how local fishermen bring fresh fish to our shores and tables. Next, we will explore the boat factory to observe the construction of fishing boats.
- Plage de Tarqui - At the boatyard, you will have the chance to see the craftsmanship involved in building fishing boats….
- Plage de Tarqui - Our first stop is the fish market, where we will discover how local fishermen bring fresh fish to our shores and tables. Next, we will explore the boat factory to observe the construction of fishing boats.
- Plage de Tarqui - At the boatyard, you will have the chance to see the craftsmanship involved in building fishing boats.
- Tagua Store - We will tour a Tagua Factory to learn about the processing of tagua nuts, also known as vegetable ivory, into beautiful buttons and figures.
- Montecristi - Experience a hat weaving demonstration where an artisan will showcase the weaving, ironing, shaping, and pressing of a hat, explaining the entire process from start to finish.
- Museo Ciudad Alfaro - We will visit Ciudad Alfaro, a complex dedicated to honoring former president Eloy Alfaro, who, despite his wealth, fought against inequality in 1895. It is also where our most recent constitution was signed in 2008.
Afterward, we will visit a shop to see the weaving of Montecristi hats, with time to shop and explore downtown.
- Manta - At the chocolate factory, we will learn about the production of high-quality chocolate bars, enjoy tasting 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
Enjoy unbeatable prices and exceptional quality! This tour offers an authentic glimpse into the daily life of locals, providing insights into the education system, history, customs, culture, and cuisine. Discover the craftsmanship behind our fishing boats, and you might even have the chance to pose with a big tuna at the fish market, as friendly…
Enjoy unbeatable prices and exceptional quality! This tour offers an authentic glimpse into the daily life of locals, providing insights into the education system, history, customs, culture, and cuisine. Discover the craftsmanship behind our fishing boats, and you might even have the chance to pose with a big tuna at the fish market, as friendly fishermen invite you for a photo.
The tour includes a visit to a factory where “tagua” buttons are produced, many of which are exported worldwide—perhaps you’re wearing one right now! Additionally, explore a chocolate bar factory and witness the intricate weaving of Montecristi hats. Learn about the dedication of the weavers through a demonstration at an artisan’s shop, where the process will be explained.
Following this, visit the Ciudad Alfaro museum, rich in art and history. On the return journey, be sure to capture a photo of the iconic 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.