Montecristi & The Rain Forest
Lower prices, high quality! this tour will show you our culture, our traditions, our cuisine, History, nature, handcraft and heritage in just 5 to 6 hours, with the friendliest Ecuadorian tour guide in town, we will be able to see howler monkeys, wildlife, the palm tree that we use to weave the Panama hats, the fish market to see how the fish is being brought to the shore, sharks, marlin, tuna, we will be visiting Ciudad Alfaro museum, and we will be seeing how they make the Panama hats, this tour covers almost everything you do not want to miss, and also how they make buttons out of a particular palm tree that only grows in tropical areas. Warning: there are 800 meters of this trail in PACOCHE are strenuous, not recommended for travelers with heart or walking problems, please wear running shoes at least and mosquito repellent.
Options
French or German language
Other Languages : Option for German and French language
Pickup included
What's included in Montecristi & The Rain Forest
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Plage de Tarqui
Visit to the boatyard in Tarqui, you will be witnessing how the boatyard are being built.
Museo 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.
Inclusions
- 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 deal with some light rain.
- 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
Meet
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.