Manabi is a province in Ecuador and features some spectacular beaches, ecological reserves, quaint fishing villages and commercial centers. So come and explore Manabi.

If you are searching for beaches, ecological reserves, fishing villages, commercial centers and great food all at the same time then look no further as Manabi in Ecuador offers you with all these. So tourists visiting Ecuador must plan a trip to the beautiful province of Manabi.

Manabi is a province in Ecuador and is located along the central part of Ecuador's Pacific Coast. The province is divided into 22 cantons with Portoviejo as its capital. The other major cities are Manta, Bolivar, Montecristi, El Carmen and others. The province experiences dry to humid subtropical climate with an average temperature ranging between 25 degrees Celsius. So if you want to explore the province at its best then come between November and March.

There are many spectacular beaches in Manabi namely San Vicente, San Jacinto, San Clemente, Puerto Cayo, Puerto Rico, Puerto Lopez, Crucita, Canoa, Cojimíes, Pedernales, and Jaramijó. These beaches stretch over 300 km along the coast of Manabí. Tourists visiting these picturesque areas can see a number of mangroves, thickets, and woods. The areas are a perfect beachcombers' paradise and here tourists can engage themselves in various under-water activities such as snorkeling, diving, surfing and parasailing. There are also a lot of accommodation options here.

Sea-food lovers will have a great time feasting in the various restaurants of Manabi. In the restaurants you are served all types of seafood starting from spicy crabs, delicious lobsters to fish viche. You must also have a taste of the ceviche which is made of fish, shrimp, or shellfish. In Puerto Lopéz you can taste spondylus ceviche, a dish prepared from the spondylus shellfish.

If you are in Manabi do not forget to check the various tourist destinations. Visit the second largest and the commercial center of Manabi, Manta. This city has the most beautiful beach Murcielago. There are also many hotels, restaurants and bars in the city. If you visit this city in October then you can have a glimpse of the International Theater Festival. Other places of attractions are Montecristi village, Isla Corazon, House of Culture and Machalilla National Park. The capital city of Portoviejo has many thermal baths and spas such as El Zapallo, La Peña, La Papayita, San Antonio, and Cerro de Hojas.