Visit Manabí

Manabi is a province in the western coast of Ecuador, located between the provinces of Esmeraldas and Guayas. It is known for its beautiful beaches and majestic mountains. Its capital city is Portoviejo, one of the most populous cities in the country.

The province has a variety of landscapes and activities to offer all kinds tourists. For those looking to relax at the beach, they can visit Manta Beach or Puerto Cayo Beach both offering crystal-clear waters and warm-weather year round. Nature lovers will enjoy hikes to El Centro Ecoturistico Cajasote which offers plenty of trails through lush forests full of birds and wildlife sighting opportunities; or explore over 350 species living on Isla de la Plata also known as 'the poor man's Galapagos' due to its abundance of wildlife found only here such as blue-footed boobies, sea turtles, frigatebirds, dolphins etc..

Manabi also holds an important role in Ecuadorian history since it was founded by Captain Francisco Pacheco who named it after his mother's name Manaba Makanchivi in 1535 making him the first discoverer from Spain to arrive here!