Panama Hat Maker, Artisan goods, Museum, Beachfront local Cuisine. SHORE TOUR

5.0 (25 reviews) 5–6 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Your in good hands. We are a British ex-pat family that has been living in Manta since 2009. We have 4 generations of family enjoying the sun, sea and sights. We strive to create a perfect day for our clients using our world travel and local experience to find the best tour attractions. We will go out of our way to make your time in Manta an amazing part of your trip.

This is a lovely light activity tour. You can walk as much or little as you like and all areas are wheel chair accessible.

We can do group or private tours on request and are very flexible if you would like to mix things up and have a custom tour. Feel free to check out our website or social media for more information.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 70 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Manta Tour Guides

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: pequeño kit de emergencia
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guide
Included: Entradas a las atracciones

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

Artisanal fishing market, here you can see the different types of fish that are offered in the Ecuadorian market, what meals you can cook with them, which are the most popular and their prices.

We will also take a tour right next to where the artisan boats are built.
Manta

45 min

As an optional stop we can go to a cocoa store, you can try different products made from cocoa, as well as being able to shop for other national products.
Museo Ciudad Alfaro

one hour Admission included

we will travel to the home of the famous Panama Hats, Montecristi. Sheltered at the feet of the Mountain is the town that birthed these sombreros many generations ago. It is was also the Home and Mausoleum of the countries most celebrated President. We will learn of his colourful life filled with revolution, intrigue and very dramatic demise. Your expert guide will take you through the Museum, Mausoleum as well as some of the local artisan exhibitions, before having the option to walk down the wooden deck promenade into the town center or ride down on the bus.

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. We can also see some of the last examples of traditional wooden architecture in the central plaza next to the cathedral.
MontecuadorHats

one hour Admission included

We will show you how the famous Panama Hat is made, wrongly called that way because it actually originates from here.

You can buy a hat and souvenirs from here Ecuador.
Stop 5

one hour Admission included

For lunch we will go to a restaurant in the middle of the Pacoche rainforest, you can walk in the garden while you wait for your food or if you prefer you can wait in a hammock
Lighthouse San Lorenzo

45 min Admission included

We will make a stop at the San Lorenzo Lighthouse, which offers us a beautiful view of the ocean.

San Lorenzo beach is well known for being the nesting place for sea turtles, which instinctively always return to the same beach where they were born to nest.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Manta TPM Cruise ship
Oro Verde Manta

Rest Easy... We can meet groups or Private parties at the Port, Airport or Hotels of your choice.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Shared Cruise ship Group

Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR - JUST FOR YOU

FLEXIBLE ACTIVITIES: We will tailor the day to your interests and energy levels

Custom stops: If you want to see, buy or do something off the plan, our guide will help you get it done.

PICK UP AND DROP OFF: We will pick you up from anywhere in Manta. The Cruise ship Port or Hotels are standard.

Private sedan, SUV or Minibus: Apart from the guide, you will haave your own transport with a liscensed driver at you disposition throughout the tour.

Pickup included