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Locations
Many options for eating, sightseeing and shopping
Basic information
City layout, local time zone and several visitor passes
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GEOGRAPHY OF THE CITY OF MANTA
The city of Manta is located in the western part of the Province of Manabí, in the Bay of Manta, in the Central-South Coast of Ecuador.
Beaches of
Manta
Each Manta beach keeps a different look, a special touch and a peculiarity that makes it different from the others, so it invites us to know them in its entirety.
MURCIÉLAGO
This beach is located in the most luxurious area of Manta. It is the most important and visited city, both by regional and foreign tourists. It is an open beach, with consistent waves and constant breeze, which makes it a good destination for kite-surfing, bodyboarding and surfing.
SAN LORENZO
The beach of San Lorenzo has a very characteristic landscape, with rock formations, caves and cliffs. In the most part of the mountain you will find the viewpoint of the lighthouse, with a wonderful view towards the ocean and the nearby beaches. It is the ideal choice for those who seek to escape from the crowds.
SAN MATEO
The beach of San Mateo is next to the Artesanal Port of San Mateo. It is famous for having one of the most extensive bankruptcy points in South America. In this silver you can sunbathe, swim and practice bodybord and surf for beginners.
SANTA MARIANITA
It is a beautiful beach located 20 minutes from the Hotel Poseidon Manta, has an enviable extension in which you can practice multiple sports, kitesurfing is one of them, sport that is very popular on this beach and practiced by domestic and foreign tourists.
LA TIÑOSA
It contains rock formations and a color sand between coffee and pink, making it an ideal place for lovers of photography. Despite being very visited, it seems as if the hands of the man had never touched it. You can walk and find among the stones several kinds of molluscs, crustaceans, fish, among others..
LIGÜIQUI
This beach is located in the commune of the same name. It is a rocky area in which thanks to its height you can see the immensity of the sea. In this area tourists can enjoy the beach, which is very productive, as you can see abundant lobsters, octopus, among others.
Places in
Entertainment
We find many attractions that guarantee the best entertainment in the city.
MALL OF THE PACIFIC
It is one of the five largest malls in the country. It has 171 local, six modern cinema rooms and space for 1,500 people in the food court. Among its shops we have clothes, footwear, telephony, technologies, banks, national and international food.
PASEO SHOPPING
The shopping promenade is part of the largest chain of malls nationwide, has supermarkets, food court, commercial premises, islands, banks and cinemas.
CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM
It is part of the network of Museums of the Ministry of Culture and Heritage at national level. It preserves the heritage of culture of the province of Manabí and the country.
MONTECRISTI GOLF CLUB AND VILLAS
The “Montecristi Golf Club & Villas” has the first golf course OPEN TO THE PUBLIC throughout Ecuador and the first in the province of Manabí. You can find the best Ecuadorian and Manabi cuisine with international fusion.
COASTAL SEA WILDLIFE REFUGE PACOCHE
It is located 26 kilometers from Manta, with a lush and varied vegetation, where you can breathe fresh air that give life to this wonderful landscape. It is a protected area that owes its name to the hills of Pacoche.
Life
Night
For those looking to enjoy the nightlife, Manta has the essence. The city has a dozen nightclubs of various genres, which welcome every night to national and foreign tourists.
DISCO 2ND FLOOR
Manta has a large number of nightclubs, but without a doubt the best of all is 2nd floor, located in the Plaza del Sol.
Show your Hotel Poseidon’s Sunset Beach bill and get your pass to the disco for free.
Cocktails
Music
Fun
Local Tours
Daily
Manta is visited annually by national and foreign tourists, enjoys sunshine all year round and you can enjoy its beaches.
What to do in Manta
What to do in Manta
The Night life
Manta is known for its night life. Whether it’s sophisticated cocktails, bars or bottle service.