There is Sport fishing charters provided from Manta and Salinas. They use Bertram, Hatteras and Stamas boats which are all fully equipped. They provide complete fishing packages including the best hotels in the country and ground transfers. Go on an adventure and fish for Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Stripped Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Wahoo and Mahi.
Stroll along some of the local markets.
Watch the cruise ships.
Visit the early local fish market for the morning catch.
Go for a $4.00 manicure
Enjoy the Manta beach & its boardwalk where you can sample lots of fresh seafood.
City of Quito
Central Bank Museum (Museo de Banco Central Del Ecuador)
This unique museum combines the science of archaeology, with cultural diversity and technology through innovative slide shows and permanent exhibits. Discover Ecuador’s history starting from 11 000 B.C. up to the present day. View gold artifacts, colonial paintings and sculptures. Spend the day enjoying the fantastic displays and excellent visitor facilities including a cafeteria. Presentations are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.
El Panecillo
Resembling a type of small bread (panecillo), this volcanic hill (3016 m above sea level) makes an excellent observation point overlooking Quito and features La Virgen del Panecillo, a majestic 45 m tall sculpture of the Madonna that can be seen from any location in the city.
La Bunga
Something for younger travelers, this nightclub is popular among the locals and features new wave rock groups and dancing.
Old Town
This historic district was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, and is noted for its narrow streets, Spanish colonial architecture and other historic attractions. It is considered the largest and least altered historic center in Latin America.
Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve
Located 80 km northwest of Quito, this reserve measures more than 6000 hectares containing more than 350 species of birds, 45 species of mammals and 150 species of butterflies including the Electric-blue Morph Butterfly. Accommodations are available at the lovely Maquipucuna Lodge.
Tourism
Manabi
Manabi Province is located in the center of the equator. Also in the center of the world at latitude 00, 00, 00. It is approximately 18,878 square km and is on the east side of the Pacific Ocean. The population is approximately 1.8 million. You will find the climate very comfortable between dry tropical and humid tropical. The annual average temperature is 25 degrees Celsius.
Tourism is a main economic resource for the province and is currently in a strong period of growth. Manabi offers many natural and cultural attractions along with magnificent landscapes.
The principle tourist regions are; Manta, ElMurcielago, Tarqui, Crucita, Portoviejo,San Jacinto, San Clemente and further to the north San Vincente, Boca deBriceno, Canoa,Perdernals and Cojimies. To the South we find; Playa San José, Puerto Cayo, Puerto Lopez, and Machalilla National park which also includes part of Isla de la Plata (this island can be seen from Mirador San José).
