Known like the most important port of Province of Manabi, it is located to the northwest of Portoviejo.

Until recently it was only known for its important tuna fishing fleet, the production and bottling of vegetable oil and commercialization of Panama Straw Hats.

It is a very beautiful and popular city between natives and foreigns and today, the visit of cruise ships full of tourists, the aerial base rented to the US Air Force by the Ecuadorian government for the antinarcotics operations and the construction of modern hotels have improved Manta's economy and transformed the city into an important international tourist destination.

In this city you can volunteering:

- teaching english in schools and high schools,
- medical internship on medical centers,
- helping on day care centers

Weekends you can enjoy the weather, land scapes the sunrise and sunsets on the beautiful beaches and at the same time you will practice Spanish with your host family.