We'll return to the boat and enjoy a lunch on board on the way back to Puerto Lopez, including a delicious local dish and a dessert! Afterwards, you'll have free time to explore the town before returning to the minibus and starting the journey back to Manta, arriving back at the hotel at 2:30 pm. Manta SOS Guide - Day Tours: Excellent service of Mr Fernando Monroy - See 205 traveler reviews, 119 candid photos, and great deals for Manta, Ecuador, at Tripadvisor. In addition, we'll talk about the most famous inhabitants of the island including the sea turtles - a whole oasis of biodiversity! When we arrive at Plata Island, we'll be delighted by its steep cliffs made of volcanic rock and varied vegetation. Did you know that they arrive every summer from Antarctica? We'll have the opportunity to see exotic birds and, depending on the season, humpback whales. There we'll board the boat that will take us to Plata Island.įollowing on, we'll leave the coast of Manabí behind and head towards this island called "the small Galapagos". We'll border a large part of the coast, enjoying the ocean views that this natural place offers until we reach Puerto López. Once all is said and done we will head back to Manta.At 6:30 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Manta and set off in a minibus to Machalilla National Park, one of the most protected areas on the Ecuadorian coast. Our last stop will be at the clifftop lighthouse for some amazing pictures of the coastline and Pacific ocean, we can drive up the hill in the bus or the brave can tackle the +600 stairs from the beach. You’ll see a lot of new dishes that are really tasty. We can get a traditional meal at the beachfront restaurants and bars. This awesome little town is home to various expats who have accomplished their dream of living and working in paradise. Famous as a breeding ground for sea turtles, during the winter months, we can often see the eggs hatch and the baby turtles striving towards the surf. Less adventurous types can turn back at the halfway point and meet us and the finish point on the bus.įrom here we can visit the small fishing town, San Lorenzo. The second half is a little more demanding as we traverse some rocky terrain and local dear tracks along and across small streams. The walk is 2 hours long, with the first hour being very easy mostly level terrain with some steps with bamboo railing. Your guide will team up with a local resident here to help highlight all the interesting sights and sounds. Secluded in the humid microclimate this national park houses an immense variety of birds, monkeys and all sorts of local wildlife.
The next stop is a trip to the green abundance of the Pacoche rainforest.
We can also see some of the last examples of the traditional wooden architecture in the central plaza next to the cathedral. Once in the small town center, your guide will show you the Panama hat makers workshops and stores as well as a huge variety of local artisan goods. Sheltered at the feet of the Landmark Mountain is the town that birthed these sombreros many generations ago. Next, we will travel to the home of the famous Panama Hats, Montecristi. The daily life of the fishermen has not much changed in generations and the massive wooden skeletons of the fishing trawlers being built are truly impressive. This tour will take us along the main coast road in Manta to the historic fish market, the base of the local economy as well as the Traditional wooden shipyard right on the beach. We spend a day enjoying local wildlife, culture, food and drink. Rainsforest pacoche tour A favourite tour for the more active Cruise ship passengers and tourists alike. DISCOUNTS TO GROUPS 4 to 6 people 10% Dcto 7 or more people 15% Dcto
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