Tour della città di mezza giornata nei monumenti di Manta e Montecristi
Descrizione
In questo tour di mezza giornata, scopri i monumenti colorati, la cultura, la storia e la vita quotidiana di Manta e Montecristi in questo tour illuminante di due delle città costiere più invitanti dell'Ecuador. Queste città vicine hanno ciascuna un fascino vibrante tutto suo. A Manta, esplora le vivaci strade e il vivace mercato del pesce, dove una tazza di caffè ecuadoriano appena preparato o un succo appena spremuto offrono il modo perfetto per iniziare la giornata. Poi passeggia per le tranquille strade della pittoresca Montecristi, costellate di deliziosi negozi di artigianato e di una verdeggiante piazza centrale dove puoi semplicemente sederti e goderti il ritmo rilassato della vita. Una guida locale esperta condividerà affascinanti approfondimenti sulla storia e le storie di Manta e Montecristi, due comunità strettamente legate ma meravigliosamente uniche. Una giornata perfetta per scoprire il vero cuore dell'Ecuador costiero. I ricordi creati qui dureranno a lungo dopo che la tua abbronzatura si sarà attenuata!
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Parti per un viaggio verso l'affascinante punto d'incontro delle spiagge di Tarqui e Los Esteros, dove troverai uno degli ultimi cantieri navali di barche da pesca in legno rimasti. Abili falegnami continuano la preziosa tradizione di realizzare a mano questi maestosi vasi. Vivi l'atmosfera vivace del vivace mercato del pesce, un fattore fondamentale per la crescita economica della città sin dal suo inizio.
Vivi il battito del cuore di Manta durante una passeggiata nel centro della città. Durante la movimentata settimana lavorativa, le strade del centro si animano di personaggi pittoreschi: da uomini e donne d'affari che si affrettano a lavorare ai venditori di cibo di strada che inneggiano i loro prodotti. Immergiti nella vita locale mentre ammiri l'architettura storica di Manta, dai tipici edifici costieri in stile coloniale agli stretti vicoli pedonali pieni di storia. Fermatevi a guardare i veterani che giocano a domino nel parco o ascoltate le grida dei lustrascarpe che offrono i loro servizi. Concludi la tua passeggiata mattutina in una tradizionale casa patrimoniale, ora conservata come una suggestiva caffetteria. Rilassati su una sedia e goditi una miscela regionale appena macinata o un succo di frutta appena spremuto mentre ti ricarichi per la seconda metà della tua avventura a Manta.
Dopo esserti preso una meritata pausa, sali sul veicolo e dirigiti verso la vicina città di Montecristi.
Immergiti nei panorami e nelle storie di Montecristi mentre passeggi per le strade colorate. Passeggia davanti alla prima scuola femminile e scopri come questa città costiera sostiene da tempo il progresso. Soffermati nella piazza principale, ammirando l'imponente chiesa che costituisce il cuore spirituale della città. Chatta con la gente del posto seduta sui portici che ricordano quando la vita si muoveva a un ritmo più lento.
Inizia il tuo tour a piedi con una visita a un tradizionale laboratorio di cappelli Panama che ha mantenuto vivo un antico mestiere. Parla con gli artigiani che preservano questo patrimonio culturale immateriale dell'UNESCO, tramandato di generazione in generazione. Prova un cappello tessuto a mano realizzato utilizzando le stesse tecniche perfezionate oltre un secolo fa. Porta a casa un pezzo dell'eredità culturale di Montecristi: un cappello Panama dalla forma perfetta, un ricordo della tua giornata memorabile in questa città costiera piena di storia, cultura e calore.
Sali sul veicolo per il tuo ultimo viaggio di ritorno a Manta. È ora di riposarsi e condividere le tue storie con i tuoi nuovi amici. (Riconsegna all'indirizzo preferito)
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
I passeggeri delle navi da crociera devono prendere una navetta gratuita dall'area di sbarco al Terminal Crociere di Manta.
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Tutte le aree e le superfici sono accessibili in sedia a rotelle
- Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- È coinvolta una leggera camminata
- Può essere gestito da una guida multilingue
Recensioni(19)
Minibus was very modern and comfortable. The guide was not native to Manta, but very knowledgeable about the history and landmarks. His family was in the fishing industry, so were toured several sites pertaining to ship building and fishing. refreshments were served at a mansion turned restaurant/museum. The ride to Montecristi displayed a lot of everyday life. The stop there was considerable walking with hills and stairs. We toured the historic church, plaza that was an active marketplace, then a walk to the Panama hat factory and store. The demonstrations were very interesting and the audience participated. Very quaint and relaxed.
Thank you, Gary! We're glad the tour delivered a genuine glimpse into Manta's history and everyday life. The Panama hat demonstrations in Montecristi are always a highlight. We hope to welcome you back on a future visit to Ecuador.
The tour was just as described in the description from Viator. Our guide, Gabby, did an excellent job of sharing information about the various stops and kept things running smoothly.
Hi Michael, thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you had a great time with Gabriela. We hope to see you next time, and keep enjoying your trip!
Victor is a well organized guide, it was interesting to see fish market, cacao factory, traditional hat making place.
Thank you for your review, Galina! We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Highly recommend this tour, and if you’re fortunate enough to have Mauro as your tour guide, the half day tour will be even better. We were able to have a private tour, so that gave us flexibility. We enjoyed seeing Manta and Montechristi through Mauro’s perspective, as he is from Manta. Thank you Fernando and Narwell Tours. Your communication is excellent.
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour. Our team takes pride in delivering great experiences, and indeed, we also offer private tours for a fully customizable day so you can stay longer at your favorites or tailor the itinerary to your group. All the best!
We were given the option of having a private tour of Manta and Montecristi, which we gladly chose. Mauro designed the tour around our interests - fish market, a great place to dine later on in the old city (and treated us to a lemonade there), a tour of Modesto Hats, which was interactive and educational, and a stop at Samor , an artisan chocolate shop, where we met the owner and had some samples. Mauro wove historical, cultural, geographical, economical, and personal information throughout the tour. He is an excellent guide, and we highly recommend this tour. Thank you Narwell Tours and Mauro Alvarez!
Hi Anne it was a pleasure tailoring the private tour to your interests and sharing the landmarks of the region through local stories and insights. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to Manta. Cheers!
Had a great time! Fernando showed me lots of different places and we were also lucky we got to see a full drill of firefighters drill in Montecristi. Restaurant Rosa was beautiful as well as the church and the history behind it. Overall 10/10! Highly recommend :)
We are glad you enjoyed your tour. Thank you so much for recommending us! :)
Tour needs to start later. We have little control when we can get off ship so no chance to get to your tour before it left. Maria, the tour guide, should get a job where she doesn't have to deal with people. She did not give clear instructions on where or when to meet when we had free time. Then she complained that people weren't following her instructions. She would take off on foot and never look back so we lost her twice. Worst tour guide ever. On the other hand, Alejandro was fantastic. He took us (and others) in his personal car to join the tour after it left without us. If they push the tour start time back 1/2 hour and get rid of Maria it could be a nice time
Hi David, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We truly value your feedback, and after hearing from several guests and making efforts through quality checks and meetings to improve Maria’s service, we’ve made the difficult decision to part ways with her. While she is a licensed National Guide, her approach did not reflect our company’s values and she showed little interest in making improvements. We’re grateful that other guides on the very same tour have received wonderful reviews, and we remain committed to working with those who bring care, clarity, and passion to every guest’s experience. If there’s a way we can make up for the inconvenience, we’d be happy to do so, please reach out to us directly through the Viator chat so we can assist you personally.
This tour was quite interesting of Manta, the “tuna” capital, but the best part was visiting the hat museum in Montecristi where we were able to learn and see the making of a Panama hat- very informative and what an art! We were also able to tour Casa Rosada where we also had coffee and the best empanadas!
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your trip with us! Until next time :)
Departure and return to the cruise port of Manta, easy to identify the guide. A hassle-free half-day tour with a timely return. Excellent guide, Mariss, who speaks English very well and very accomodatling. Highlights: small group, the fish market, Montecristi and shopping. Low points: stop at Casa Rosada for a tour and refreshments that lasted much too long, over an hour when it should have been 15 minutes! I would suggest a stop where there is local chocolate, which seems to be a highlight in Manta.
Thank you, Sylvie, for your thoughtful feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the guide and the small group experience. We'll definitely consider adjusting the Casa Rosada stop and adding a local chocolate tasting to enhance future tours.
It started out a little rough, though Fernando and his wife were able to get us to our group. A nice stop for a coffe or soda with a great view of city. We also visited Montecristi and saw how they made Ecuadorian Hats(Panama) and the church. The tour guide should make her group understand when to be where and when the bus leaves, other than that, good tour!
Hi Arlyn, thank you for your feedback! We're glad our tour coordinator could assist and that you enjoyed the tour highlights. We'll work on improving schedule communication for an even smoother experience.
