Manta is Ecuador's fifth-largest city and is often ranked first among the world's sun and sand set as it is home to some of South America’s most beautiful beaches: Barbasquillo, Santa Martanita, and San Lorenzo among them. That said, it’s no surprise to find that nautical activities abound here, from waterskiing a d deep-sea fishing to t kite-boarding and wind surfing, a sport serious enough to draw the South American championships to the city recently. Manta derives its names from the ancient Mantamanian Indians who long ago populated the region. Visitors needn’t travel far from Manta to explore local towns rich in culture and craftwork, from Montecristi to La Pila, just outside of Manta, where local art pottery is a favorite take-home among visitors.
Statue of woman weaving a Panama Hat
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The Panama Hat is actually made in Ecuador and many are made in Montecristi. Why is it not called 'the Ecuador Hat’ you ask. Legend has it the U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt was visiting Panama concerning the building of the Canal wearing one of these hats and thus it was dubbed The Panama Hat!
Manta and Montecristi, Ecuador
Friday, December 16, 2016
Manta, Ecuador
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