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Manta Food Tour

Experience the local markets and learn to cook ‘ceviche’ by the hand of an experienced chef

  • Duration

    4-5 hours

    *times and itinerary are adaptable to the traveler needs

  • Location

    Manta

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Price

    2 – 3 people: $190 p.p

    4 -5 people: $145 p.p

    6 -7 people: $115 p.p

    8-10 people: $100 p.p

    Please inquiry for larger group rates

    (Local currency USD.)

What to expect

The gastronomy of the region is well known all over the country. Recently was acclaimed by the National Institute of Cultural Heritage as an intangible heritage of Ecuador. There are 142 different recipes. From soups to a variety of kinds of rice, but the star of the dishes is the Ecuadorian “ceviche”, delicious!.

Throughout this tour, you will experience the local food and culture. First, you will have local breakfast and a freshly grounded Ecuadorian coffee at Casa Rosada, a renovated heritage house full of history. Then we will get the best ingredients, picked by a local chef, at the fish and veggie markets, respectively. Following this, we will have a cooking class and a well-deserved lunch, where you taste our famous ceviche!

But this doesn’t end here. After lunch, we will head to a local craft beer brewery, getting to know the process and a beer tasting. Cheers!

What´s included

  • All activities described
  • A cup of coffee and local snack
  • Lunch
  • Beer tasting
  • Cruise Terminal / Hotel pick up and drop off (You would have to take the free shuttle bus to Cruise Terminal)
  • Professional Local Guide (Spanish, English speaking) prices may vary for French and German guiding
  • *Does not include gratuities

Cancellation policies

  • If you cancel at least 7 calendar days in advance, there is no cancellation fee
  • If you cancel between 3 and 6 calendar days in advance, you will be charged a 50% cancellation fee
  • If you cancel within 2 calendar days in advance, you will be charged a 100% cancellation fee
  • For cruise ship travelers: If the ship doesn´t dock due to inclement weather conditions, political matters, or covid-19 related reasons, there is no cancellation fee

The itinerary

“Casa Rosada” classic breakie

We will have a local breakfast with a delicious fresh grounded coffee harvested on the hills of our country side. This beautiful building “Casa Rosada” was built in 1918 and is part of Manta’s cultural heritage. Its walls are full of memories and history of our beloved city.

Local Markets

After that energizing coffee, it’s time to head towards the city’s main markets.

The fish market is directly linked to the city history and economic growth. At the Fish Market, a renowned chef will meet you and take you to the best spots to buy the freshest fish. If required by the chef, we will visit the general market of “Los Esteros,” this market was rebuilt after the earthquake we had in the year 2016.

Cooking Class and Lunch

The chef will teach you step by step how to cook our famous ceviche with a touch of gourmet fusion. Et voila! Time to enjoy the food and share some laughs.

The best Craft Beers of Ecuador in one place

A food tour is not complete until we say cheers with a local beer. To finalize, we will go towards to Lúpulo Beer Garden, where you will find the best craft beers in Ecuador. We will have a beer tasting, a final instant to say goodbye, and cheers for the good moments and new friends!

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Manta – Ecuador
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