Rainforest Wildlife, Panama Hat Makers, Traditional Cuisine

Immerse yourself in the beauty and excitement of Panama with our Rainforest Wildlife, Panama Hat makers, and Traditional Cuisine shore tour. Explore the rainforest, indulge in local culture, and enjoy delicious food and drinks. Choose from a range of activities, from easy walks to adventurous hikes.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Playa Tarqui - This tour will take us along the main coast road in Manta to the historic fish market, the base of the local economy as well as the Traditional wooden shipyard right on the beach. The daily life of the fishermen has not much changed in generations and the massive wooden skeletons of the fishing trawlers being built are truly impressive.
What's Included
  • Attraction tickets included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicles for comfort
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • Knowledgeable tour guide provided
Additional Information

As UK expats, the team understands what clients are seeking. The focus is always on the clients, with the quality of tour locations being a very close second.
This tour is particularly popular among more active clients. It includes a day of enjoying local wildlife, culture, food, and drink. The rainforest section offers light and easy walking for up to…

Location
Playa Tarqui
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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C92aplindab
Dec 23, 2024
Fabulous tour and guides! - Wonderful tour! Guides Christian and Juan were extremely knowledgeable and fun. We got to know a lot about different political, historical, and economic features of the region as well as experiencing the rainforest, hat making, chocolate and delicious local cuisine. Overall, a fantastic experience!
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Susannamo4064un
Dec 22, 2024
The rainforest - It was a great experience. The tour operator was very well organized and responded quickly to messages. The naturalist which guided us through the rainforest was knowledgeable and truly seemed to enjoy his work.
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L6568cealiw
Dec 22, 2024
Great experience - Christian and Juan were great. Super informative! Love going to all of the different spots and trying the local cuisine.
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Drew-n-sue
Dec 17, 2024
Monkeys! Lots of monkeys! - Manta Tours Tony Calvin Pacoche Rain Forest Willys II Montecuador Hats We had a great tour of the area near Manta with our wonderful guide, Tony, from Manta Tour Guides, and our driver Calvin. We started at the Pacoche Rain Forest, about 30 minutes from the city (Refugio de Vida Silvestre y Marino Costera Pacoche). Tony and a park guide led us on a paved path through the forest where she pointed out many plants and birds. The highlight came when an entire troop of capuchin monkeys began moving through the trees above us, at least 20 individuals including a few babies and juveniles. Incredible! Next we enjoyed the view from the San Lorenzo Lghthouse, followed by a beachside lunch of local dishes at Restaurante Don Willy II in nearby Santa Marianita. I had the ceviche, which I highly recommend. Next we went to the Montecuador Hat Factory to see how Panama Hats are made by hand using traditional methods. (Despite the name, Panama Hats actually originated in Ecuador). Very interesting, and I bought one for my father and one for myself. Overall it was a great day, and Calvin got us back to our ship in plenty of time. I cannot recommend these guys enough. Muchas gracias Tony y Calvin!
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Sarah_y
Nov 21, 2024
Nice day at Manta Ecuador - It was an enjoyable excursion. Easy meet up at port terminal, comfortable coach for 10 travelers from the same cruise ship. Our guide Stephen speaks English well and translated for us whenever needed. I am glad we get to try local cooking at San Lorenzo beach. We had special clams and sautéed octopus in garlic sauce which was my fav. Local beer brand grande (10 oz) was $2.50! our whole lunch for 2 was $26.50 including tax. A big fried fish was $18 and took a long time but the person who had it said it was very worth it. I wish I was able to see the monkeys at Pacoche but the park guide gave detail info on the plants along the path and showed us pictures on her phone. We were lucky with the weather, it was relatively cool and not humid at all. I did not get any insect bite - I did spray the repellent and covered up most of my body. I would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Manta Ecuador. Oh and buy the little hand made carving animal on veggie ivory at port terminal!
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Michael_j
Nov 21, 2024
Tour of Manta Ecuador - Our guides made the whole tour worthwhile. Real Ecuador from a commercial fishing city. Very busy and very diverse. Don’t miss the Panama Hat makers or the Cacao (chocolate) factory!
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John_h
Jul 23, 2024
Good introduction - The guide Chris was fantastic, the rainforest information and beach lunch was excellent. Great to see how panama hats are made. Purchased one as well, bus was right on schedule to drop us off.
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Carl_b
Jul 23, 2024
We saw whales too - We saw many whales from the lookout at San Lorenzo. Quite the highlight. Chris was an excellent guide. The lunch at the restaurant on the beach was amazing also with Chris translating for us. Overall an amazing tour.
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Mariemd9611vp
Jul 23, 2024
Fantastic Manta Experience - Fantastic tour with Chris! (Btw he spoke perfect English) We were able to traverse the rainforest, see whales off San Lorenzo, eat local food on the beach, watched Panamá hats and chocolate being made. It’s a must do tour to embrace all Manta has to offer. Great tour with a small group (approx 10 ppl) that was well organized, informative and super friendly guide. No need to worry about getting back to your cruise ship on time …they got you. Thanks Chris and Manta Tours!
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Lesley_r
Nov 21, 2024
Pleasant day out. - The guide Chris was great. Did everything to make everyone comfortable.The highlight was Monticristi. I was expecting to do a rain forest walk for 2hrs over streams and into the forest to see birds. Unfortunately all we did was flora and through an interpreter.
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