La Carreta

North Coast & Lowlands


Tie-clad waiters serve up tasty Ecuadorian fare in this slick and starched eatery by the cathedral.


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2. Museo Historico de Montecristi

14.47 MILES

Revolutionary and two-time president Eloy Alfaro was born in Montecristi, and here is an amazing tribute to the man: a hilltop museum with a panoramic…

3. Tarqui Beach

19.23 MILES

The east end of this stretch of sand is a hive of activity early in the mornings, as vendors sell row upon row of shark, tuna, swordfish, dorado and other…

4. Museo Arqueológico del Banco Central

19.85 MILES

The fully modernized city museum opened in its current location in 2009, and showcases valuable artifacts from pre-Colombian Manta culture, a selection of…

5. Big Tuna

20.17 MILES

An incomparable photo op: the city's iconic fish, a gargantuan albacore tuna (atún), with tin can attached.

6. Playa Murciélago

20.67 MILES

This beach is less protected than most beaches in the area and has bigger waves (although they’re not very big) along with a powerful undertow. It’s a…

7. Isla Corazón

28.44 MILES

Bird-watchers shouldn't miss a visit to Isla Corazon, where you can take guided tours through mangroves in search of frigate birds, herons, egrets and…