The 10 Best Things to do in Manabi Province, Ecuador

March 11, 2022 Kelli Reichel

Discover the best top things to do in Manabi Province, Ecuador including Isla de la Plata, Playa de los Frailes, Rio Muchacho Organic Farm, Playa Santa Marianita, Playa San Lorenzo, Catedral Metropolitana de Portoviejo, Isla de la Plata, Parque Nacional Machalilla, San Mateo Beach, Playa el Murcielago.
Restaurants in Manabi Province

1. Isla de la Plata

Machalilla National Park Ecuador +593 99 731 9691 http://aventuraslaplata.com
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
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4.5 based on 341 reviews

Isla de la Plata

Located only 17 miles off the coast of Ecuador, this island is encircled by many reefs that make it a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers.

Reviewed By Venture61583270789

It is a really nice day trip where you get very close to the birds. Go for the "long" hike. It is quite easy and takes only 1,5 hours. Price har rissen to 40$ most places. They start at 45 and then lower it to 40 everywhere.

2. Playa de los Frailes

Parque Nacional Machalilla, Machalilla National Park Ecuador +593 2-336-0887 http://www.ambiente.gob.ec/parque-nacional-machalilla
Excellent
78%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 582 reviews

Playa de los Frailes

Reviewed By T3148PVanam - Lexington, United States

Pristine beach like hour away from Manta. Well preserved area. No restaurants or hotels. Closest city is Puerto Lopez like 15 minutes away. Perfect place to relax

3. Rio Muchacho Organic Farm

10 Km North Of Canoa On the San Vicente-Jama Road, Canoa 131451 Ecuador +593 5-302-0487 [email protected] http://www.riomuchacho.com
Excellent
76%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 86 reviews

Rio Muchacho Organic Farm

Rio Muchacho Organic Farm and Eco-lodge is located 10km north of the popular beach town of Canoa. We offer a unique and ecologically friendly haven for guests to stay, relax, and explore. Our bungalow-style accommodation was constructed entirely from local materials, and we try to prepare all our meals using fresh fruit and vegetables harvested from our own grounds. Unwind in our yoga & meditation garden, spend time investigating the farm's abundance of plants and animal life, watch your kids climb or swing in our playground, or choose from an array of guided tours. Experience coastal Ecuador in a tranquil setting, far removed from the typical tourism tracks and ideal for families or authentic nature seekers. Harvest fresh organic ingredients and prepare a traditional tonga lunch. Horseback ride to a monkey forest, then make your own chocolate. We also offer volunteering opportunities and intensive course programs about permaculture and sustainable living.

4. Playa Santa Marianita

Manta Ecuador
Excellent
57%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
10%
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2%
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4.5 based on 235 reviews

Playa Santa Marianita

Reviewed By rubenn663

Wonderful experience, the beach, contact with nature and especially learn the best sport. You can meet more people from all over the world and make many friends

5. Playa San Lorenzo

Playa San Lorenzo, Manta 130802 Ecuador
Excellent
52%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Playa San Lorenzo

Reviewed By Steve_lofty - London, United Kingdom

Nice little beach with a few passable bars and restaurants. The waves look really strong when we were there. I wouldn't risk a swim. The climb to the cliff top on the rustic stairs was a real challenge for me but we made it. The views on top were spectacular

6. Catedral Metropolitana de Portoviejo

Parque Eloy Alfaro, Portoviejo Ecuador
Excellent
67%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
8%
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Catedral Metropolitana de Portoviejo

7. Isla de la Plata

Parque Nacional Machalilla Salida desde muelle turístico Puerto López en la parte Sur del Malecon, Puerto Lopez Ecuador +593 98 495 1841 http://www.ambiente.gob.ec/parque-nacional-machalilla/
Excellent
68%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 165 reviews

Isla de la Plata

Reviewed By AnnaLangenhuijzen - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

A full day tour to the 'Silver Island' is very worthwhile to do. You can get unusually close to many peculiar, blue- and red-footed birds.

8. Parque Nacional Machalilla

Puerto Lopez 130315 Ecuador http://areasprotegidas.ambiente.gob.ec/es/areas-protegidas/parque-nacional-machalilla
Excellent
75%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 61 reviews

Parque Nacional Machalilla

Reviewed By GinTastic - Stockport, United Kingdom

We walked from the park entrance to the final beach. The walk went past a couple of interesting beaches and then we had the good fortune to spot a mother whale and calf frolicking about just below the mirador which was really special. The kids enjoyed a lovely swim when we got to the final beach - the water was lovely and warm and the waves gentle. Arranged the taxi to pick us up at the car park a few hours later.

9. San Mateo Beach

Manta Ecuador
Excellent
67%
Good
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17%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

San Mateo Beach

10. Playa el Murcielago

Av. Malecon, Manta 593 Ecuador
Excellent
32%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 428 reviews

Playa el Murcielago

Reviewed By 869alannap - Vernon, Canada

Clean wonderful beach with tons of delicious seaside restaurants to enjoy! They have regular beach cleaners which is wonderful as the locals are not very good at cleaning up after themselves. The ocean is deliciously warm here as well !

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