Manta (and beyond) with Juan

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We just got back from a 5 week stay in Manta. We called Juan for everything! Trips to the store when we were in town, day trip to the beaches north of Manta, he took us down to Puerto Lopez so we could visit Isla Plata aka Poor Man's Galapagos and he gave us a nice guided tour of Montecristi. He is lots of fun and very dependable!

Danielle B. Florida USA

Juan is well know among all of the ex-pats. He knows everything about the coastal region and seems to know everyone, whereever you go. He will go out of his way to schedule in rides to the airport, mall, golf course or an all day outing. The one phone number you need to have in WhatsApp!

Andy U. Colorado USA

Juan brings a level of comfort to being here in Manta. If it's getting a full tour of what the coast of Manta has to offer, or just needing a ride to the golf course at 6:45 in the morning, Juan has always been there. Being bilingual is only part of the benefit to using Juan, you learn alot about the country and more importantly laugh a bunch with his joyous life-loving personality.

Brad V. Manta, EC

We have had Juan drive us on day trips or short errands several times over the last year. He is a great driver and has all kinds of information about the area. He knows the secret places for great food. Juan is always a pleasure to spend the day with.

Leslie C. Colorado USA

Welcome to Manta!

Juan Zambrano is a licensed taxi driver from Manta, Ecuador. He has been providing tours for groups arriving from all over the world. If you are only in Manta for a day or a week, Juan can help plan some sight seeing that fits the time of the year with an activity level that suits everyone in your group. He can transport up to four passengers and for larger groups can provide additional vehicles and drivers.

Use the links above to contact Juan. Whether you know where you want to go or are just wanting to explore what the Ecuador coastline has to offer. Juan can help plan a day to perfectly fit your schedule. Don't pay exorbitant fees for a tour service when you can see more and save more with Juan!

If you are visiting for dental work, purchasing real estate or looking for some adventure on the water have Juan put you in touch with some of the top service providers in Ecuador. Click here to view some of our partners.

Quito - Manta transportation

Juan has partnered with Lucia Granda to provide comfy door-to-door English speaking service between Manta and Quito. No more worries about the missed flight in Manta or Quito because you will have a driver take you half way and a second, fresh driver, to complete the drive.

Have Juan help you explore Ecuador!

Below are some sample itineraries to get out and about to explore the coast. If there are places you specifically want to see, just let Juan know, and he will ensure you get there. If you are interested in additional activities like Kite Boarding, Surfing, Parasailing, or Deep Sea Fishing, Juan can build your itinerary and create your reservations!

Chocolate Lovers Tour - New Offering!

Tour, learn and indulge!
Contact Juan for all of the details.
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Day in the Sun

Playa Los Failes
Agua Blanca Lagoon
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Full Day Tour of Manta Area

Manta (fish market and boatyard)
Rain Forest (Pacoche)
San Lorenzo
Santa Marianita (lunch)
Montecristi for Panama hats
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Full Day - Beaches and Whales

*note this tour is recommended June 15 - Sept. 15 during humpback migration
Visit San Lorenzo with an optional hike to the lighthouse
Head to Puerto Lopez where you will meet your boat
3 hour boat trip for whale watching, or snorkeling off season
Lunch in Puerto Lopez
Travel back North stopping at Los Frailes Beach
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North Beaches Tour

Stop in Sosote to visit the ivory nut carving techniques
Canoa beach - Lunch
San Vicente, Bahia, San Clemente, San Jacinto
Stop at the local candy factory
Crucita beach and malecon
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South Beaches Tour

San Mateo
Santa Marianita
San Lorenzo
Puerto Cayo
Los Frailes
Puerto Lopez
visit the factory for Holy Wood and Chocolate
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Rain Forest Tour

Rain Forest (Pacoche, hike the howler monkey trail
San Lorenzo
Santa Marianita for lunch
or optionally eat tongas at the Rain Forest
(traditional Manabí Province food)
*note that the Pacoche guide's fees are not included ($20/per group)
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Isla de la Plata

Full day trip
Boat transportation by Rosita Tours
Isla de la Plata is a small island off Ecuador's central coast, near the town of Puerto López. Part of Machalilla National Park, the uninhabited island features beaches, headlands and shrubland. It's known for its many marine birds, like blue-footed and masked boobies, plus Galapagos albatrosses.
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Deep Sea Fishing

Full day trip
Drive along coast south to Puerto López
Boat and fishing guides arranged by Juan
Ecuador has some of the most incredible fish varieties for big sport fishing. If you are looking for that elusive 100lb grouper or 6 foot marlin, deep sea fishing off the the Ecuador coast is as good as it gets.
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Visit some of our Partners!

Your premiere dentist in the region! English speaking and trained in the US and UK.

Hands down the top real estate firm in Manta. Most sales and happiest clientele.

Juan's connection for the top whale watching and deep sea fishing.

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