Explore Manta and find the progress of an old fishing town converted on a modern port with loads on important facts on Ecuador’s recent history. Find the homeland of the famed Panama Hat visiting the weaving centres on the nearby village of Montecristi all on a diverse natural setting formed by a Tropical Dry Forest ecosystem displaying great CIBA trees and plenty of cacti forms.

This four hour journey will give you a glimpse into the life of a typical coastal region on the way to the area of Pacoche where still exists an important relict of Tropical Rain Forest.  Drive south from seaport to a brief panoramic view of Manta to leave the city.
Also along the way, the small village of El Aromo where the fiber for the famous Panama Hats. Continuing South reach the area of Pacoche where some walking will be done. After our walking stop we shall continue on until reaching the fishing village of San Lorenzo, our turn around point. Short stop and from there start drive back to Manta and seaport.

Depart by boat from Puerto López, located in the Manabí Province to visit La Plata Island offers a small showcase of some Galapagos species of seabirds together with great diving and snorkel chances. Also, superb whale watching on certain seasons.

This ecological area offers a great nature outing providing some hiking on Tropical Dry Forest with abundant and interesting vegetation forms as well as many bird species. Also learn about archaeology of ancient cultures and their living ways.

This ecological area offers a great nature outing providing some hiking on Tropical Dry Forest with abundant and interesting vegetation forms as well as many bird species. Also learn about archaeology of ancient cultures and their living ways. La Plata Island offers a small showcase of some Galapagos species of seabirds together with great diving and snorkel chances.
Also, superb whale watching on certain seasons.