Cruises from Manta
Manta is a major commercial and holiday resort centre and the second major port of Ecuador. It is possibly best known for the Playa (beach) Murciélago area of the Malecón, where not only is the seafood excellent, but also on offer is great music, beach aerobics, parties, and general night life ambience. Gathering momentum among tourists is the fact that this is the home of seeds of particular palms that are almost indistinguishable from ivory after they have been dried.
Read moreButtons, jewellery, and small sculptures made from these seeds are quickly gaining in popularity. The most visited beaches include El Murciélago, and Barbasquillo.
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