Montecristi & The Rain Forest
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Things To Know
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- During December and May we face the rainy season, so we might have to experience a muddy terrain at the rain forest, we suggest to wear waterproof boots or walk half of the trail
- If you require a guide that speaks another language other than English or Spanish, you will have to notify us, extra charges might be applied.
- Boots or running shoes, do not wear sandals, Mosquito repellant long pants and long sleeve clothing
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Plage de Tarqui
Visit to the fish market, we will see how the fishermen bring the fish to the coast, and we will see the seafood the market is offering.
Admission Ticket IncludedPlage de Tarqui
Visit to the boatyard in Tarqui, you will be witnessing how the boatyard are being built.
Admission Ticket IncludedMuseo Ciudad Alfaro
This town is located 15 minutes from Manta, known by the "Montecristi" hats. This city has become an icon for Ecuadorians, many visitors come to see how the "Montecristi" hats are woven; also we will visit Ciudad Alfaro, a complex that was built in order to honor our ex president Eloy Alfaro, who regardless of being a wealthy man, he fought agains the inequality in 1895, and where we singned our last constitution in 2008.
Admission Ticket IncludedPacoche Wildlife Refuge
This is one of the 56 protected areas in Ecuador, where you will be able to have contact with nature, this ecosystem has a diverse number of animals, such as howler monkeys, Machalilla frog which is the second smallest in the world, humming birds and plants that are part of our living. Warning: there is 500 meters of this trail in PACOCHE are strenuous, not recommended for travelers with heart or walking problems, please wear running shoes
Admission Ticket IncludedMontecristi
Downtown Montecristi, where you will be able to witness how the artisans weave a fine Montecristi hat, you will be able to visit the church of Montecristi and shops.
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We accommodate our start time to match your arrival, take the free "Shuttle" to the ship terminal, our representatives will be wearing uniforms with MANTA SOS'S logo, We will meet you at the waiting area, inside the terminal, next to the exit door as you see on the pictures on the tour description.
Meeting / End Points
- Inside the terminal, we will be next to the exit door or standing at the entrance door. WI-FI available in the terminal.
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
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Things to know
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- During December and May we face the rainy season, so we might have to experience a muddy terrain at the rain forest, we suggest to wear waterproof boots or walk half of the trail
- If you require a guide that speaks another language other than English or Spanish, you will have to notify us, extra charges might be applied.
- Boots or running shoes, do not wear sandals, Mosquito repellant long pants and long sleeve clothing