Although the signals on the roads are not completely clear yet, people from Manabí are very friendly, and this makes it possible for you to travel around asking for directions along the way.

Machalilla National Park and its surroundings in the province of Manabí are a must for any visitor to Ecuador interested in the unique ecology of dry and humid forests, remains of the most remote history of the continent, and marvelous quiet beaches. Manta is an important city at the province of Manabí. Until recently, it was only known for its important tuna fishing fleet, the production and bottling of vegetable oil, and the commercialization of "paja toquilla" (straw) hats. Today, the visit of cruise ships full of tourists, the aerial base rented to the US Air Force by the Ecuadorian government for the antinarcotics operations, and the construction of modern hotels like Oro Verde and Howard Johnson have improved Manta’ s economy and transformed the city into an important international tourist destination.Manta is a modern city, but some antique bamboo and wooden houses still remain as a remainder of the old village.