Manabí Province

The province extends along 350 kilometers of Pacific coastline, featuring both sandy beaches and rocky cliffs interspersed with small fishing villages and ports.

The provincial territory gained administrative independence from Guayaquil on June 25, 1824, establishing Portoviejo as its capital and center of governance.

The province produces traditional Montecristi hats, hand-woven from toquilla straw according to techniques passed down through generations of local artisans.

The regional temperature maintains a steady range between 21 and 28 degrees Celsius, with a dry season from May through December.

Machalilla National Park contains Isla de la Plata, where visitors observe wildlife species identical to those found in the Galapagos Islands.

Location: Ecuador

Inception: June 25, 1824

Capital city: Portoviejo

Elevation above the sea: 89 m

Shares border with: Esmeraldas Province, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas Province, Los Ríos Province, Guayas Province, Santa Elena Province

Website: http://manabi.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -0.75000,-80.08333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13