


Manta has a temperate subtropical climate with a lot of sea breeze. If you come by private car from Guayaquil you can take the route through Jipijapa that takes approximately 3 hours or you can come by the Ruta del Spondylus (scenic route) that takes approximately 5 hours. The tour lasts about 7 hours and tickets cost between $12 to $17 USD per person.

From Quito you can take the Cooperativa Aray or the Internacional Panamericana. The one-way ticket costs between $6 to $7USD per person and the journey lasts about 3 hours and 40 minutes. From Guayaquil you have several direct options or with stops along the way, such as Reina del camino, COACTUR or Manta exprés. The buses at the national level are well connected so you will be able to take buses that connect you to Manta. The Eloy Alfaro International Airport has direct flights from Quito every day and will soon receive international flights. Manta can be reached by air from Quito, by land from anywhere in the country and by sea. The canton has some of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador. The canton of Manta ends to the north and west with the Pacific Ocean, to the south with the Montecristi canton and to the east with the Montecristi and Jaramijó cantons. Manta is only 450 kilometers away from Quito and 200 km away from Guayaquil. It is the fifth most populous city in the country. Manta is a coastal city on the Pacific Ocean located in the province of Manabí on the central coast of Ecuador. Use sunscreen that is Reef Safe Sunscreen (sunscreen that does not harm corals).Bring plenty of fresh water and pick up the waste. Do not let your pet loose when there are people around, no matter how trained your pet is, it can still cause disruptions to other tourists.Recommendations for traveling to any beach Visit the neighboring town of Montecristi.Recommendations for traveling to any beach.
