The 5 Best Things to Do in Manta, Ecuador

September 8, 2017 Russell Mellin

Discover the best top things to do in Manta, Ecuador including Playa Santa Marianita, Playa el Murcielago, Playa San Lorenzo, Malecon Escenico, Museo del Banco Central.
Restaurants in Manta

1. Playa Santa Marianita

Manta 593, Ecuador +593 5-500-1688
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 179 reviews

Playa Santa Marianita

Reviewed By earthflyers - Montreal, Canada

This is my beach, OK? :) don't tell anyone or other people will come ;)
Seriously, this is a hidden place, great sand, warm water, fantastic people around.
If you are there, you DO have to check out Javier's school (look for Ecuador KiteSurf) and get some lessons from the best teacher ever. Javier is a character, a great teacher that doesn't negotiate his reputation to keep you safe and improve.

2. Playa el Murcielago

Av. Malecon, Manta 593, Ecuador 04141465805
Excellent
32%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 341 reviews

Playa el Murcielago

Reviewed By Les R - Kansas City, MO

We were there on a Sunday...the beach was clean (a few small rocks)...a lot of locals were there...it was a fun, safe time...the sun over the equator is extremely intense, so don't forget the sunscreen and lots of it...is was a wonderful sunny day...a great place for family fun for those who like the beech and water...we found places to buy food and drinks...the beech umbrellas were only $5 per day, a great deal in the intense sun...we only waded in the water, the temperature was great and the water seemed clean...we were on a cruise ship and others said they had a problem with seed weed and felt the water was not that clean, but that was not our experience wading where we were.

3. Playa San Lorenzo

Playa San Lorenzo, Manta 130802, Ecuador
Excellent
49%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Playa San Lorenzo

Reviewed By Anthony S - Brisbane, Australia

This is a beautiful long beach with some superb waves, perfect for Surfing. Apart from the few local fishermen there is virtually no-one about and you can have the beach to yourself. To the north end is a steep headland with a small lighthouse and a great view in both directions.
There are a couple of little hotels, and restaurants, right on the beach and it would be a most pleasant place to stay for a few days.

4. Malecon Escenico

Playa El Murcielago | Playa Tarqui, Manta 130802, Ecuador
Excellent
44%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Malecon Escenico

Reviewed By Dan L - Bunbury, Australia

The seafront Avenida Malecón is the defining avenue in Manta. It hugs the coastline and runs roughly east to west, from Playa de Tarqui, over a small bridge to Manta Harbor and Playa Murciélago. Almost everything of interest to tourists in Manta is located on the Avenue or close by. Tuna statues dedicated to the fishing centre of tuna in South America, museums, the Civic Plaza, restaurants, markets, banks - they are all here. On the other side the Pacific ocean and the adjacent port. Very busy traffic area. If you arrive by cruise ship you will drive or walk the Avenue; great atmosphere generated by local traders.

5. Museo del Banco Central

Malecon de Manta | near Calle 20, Manta 130802, Ecuador
Excellent
7%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
15%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 13 reviews

Museo del Banco Central

Reviewed By Ursosarctos - London, United Kingdom

This is a newish museum (2009) which focusses on the Pre-Columbian culture and history. Like all museums with few first-rate artefacts, it has tended to accumulate other "odds and sods". There is an interesting collection of Ecuadorian modern painting on an upper floor: and there are a couple of free wifi terminals.
All labelling is in Spanish.

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