Title: Ciudadela Universitaria Travel Guide: Best of Ciudadela Universitaria, Manta Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ciudadela Universitaria](https://expedia.co.uk/Ciudadela-Universitaria-Hotels.d961888320013783040.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Manta](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Manta.d6053676.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Manta](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Manta.d6053676.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ciudadela Universitaria Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ciudadela-Universitaria.d961888320013783040.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ciudadela Universitaria Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ciudadela-Universitaria.d961888320013783040.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ciudadela Universitaria Travel Guide ## Manta ## Visit Ciudadela Universitaria Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Manta travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta.dx6053676) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi Walk around the campus at Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabi during your stay in Manta. Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Universidad-Laica-Eloy-Alfaro-De-Manabi-Manta.d6287358.Attraction) #### Mall del Pacífico You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mall del Pacífico during your visit to Manta. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mall-Del-Pacifico-Manta.d794683002800848896.Attraction) #### Manta Port Explore the waterfront in Manta with a trip to Manta Port. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta-Port-Manta.d6287354.Attraction) #### Avenida Malecón After visiting Avenida Malecón, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Manta. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Avenida-Malecon-Manta.d794680721946722304.Attraction) #### Playita Mía Artisanal Shipyard Enjoy an outing to Playita Mía Artisanal Shipyard during your stay in Manta. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playita-Mia-Artisanal-Shipyard-Manta.d860818683440693248.Attraction) #### Port of Manta Explore the waterfront in Manta with a trip to Port of Manta. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Manta-Manta.d553248621563218145.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Chocolate & Coffee farm Cruiseship Tour in Manta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46940594/5b8004f9-6c11-4ad2-927f-147c601bed3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chocolate & Coffee farm Cruiseship Tour in Manta £86 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chocolate-coffee-farm-cruiseship-tour-in-manta.a46940594.activity-details) ![Manta's highlights & Montecristi Hats](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054972/6201c608-26d7-4199-bc51-9fd286e97df9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manta's highlights & Montecristi Hats £57 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mantas-highlights-montecristi-hats.a2054972.activity-details) ![The ultimate Cocoa farm experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4774559/d853b790-d749-464d-9a17-c3f7d0432941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The ultimate Cocoa farm experience £82 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-ultimate-cocoa-farm-experience.a4774559.activity-details) ![Mother nature at her best](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2096970/9e0f6dfb-41c9-433a-8a76-b405001e09bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rainforest Wildlife, Panama Hat makers, Traditional Cuisine. SHORE TOUR £82 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rainforest-wildlife.a2096970.activity-details) ![Panama Hat Maker, Artisan goods, Museum, Beachfront local Cuisine. SHORE TOUR](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2096969/81bc6883-0188-4766-80c5-beef3b6a5388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Panama Hat Maker, Artisan goods, Museum, Beachfront local Cuisine. SHORE TOUR £82 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/panama-hat-maker.a2096969.activity-details) ![Cacao](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1704988/1d0dca40-2148-4e39-8a56-c8a96192533a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Cacao to Chocolate: Private Tour in Manta £133 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-cacao-to-chocolate-private-tour-in-manta.a1704988.activity-details) [See all activities in Manta](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Manta.d6053676.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Ciudadela Universitaria ![Hotel Madrigal Manta Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104230000/104225300/104225254/73081dca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Madrigal Manta Beach Av. Umiña 4 Manta £28 31 Mar - 1 Apr Stay at this hotel in Manta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Plaza La Quadra and Umiña Tennis Club are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews) Everything was smooth, did not have any issues Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=104225254&PinnedHotelID=104225254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) ![Navio Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39620000/39615600/39615537/w1995h1121x5y0-78b626cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Navio Hotel Ciudadela Universitaria Manta Manabí £95 12 Apr - 13 Apr Stay at this hotel in Manta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Plaza La Quadra and Umiña Tennis Club are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews) There are hidden costs to this hotel. The water and lights may also not work at times. I found a bug in the bed and they will charge you extra if you bring a guest. There were unknowns that you have to sign for when you get there so read the paperwork! Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=39615537&PinnedHotelID=39615537&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) ![Habitaciones Sky ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125390000/125383300/125383235/bfba030e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Habitaciones Sky Calle Universidad 3 Manta Manabí £18 9 Apr - 10 Apr Stay at this guesthouse in Manta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Plaza La Quadra and Mall del Pacífico are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=125383235&PinnedHotelID=125383235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) ![Hotel DSH](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115170000/115165300/115165236/6ddf5dad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel DSH Calle U8, Mz - AF Lote N-04 y Av. U2 Manta Manabí £67 7 Apr - 8 Apr Stay at this hotel in Manta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Plaza La Quadra and Umiña Tennis Club are located ... 6.8/10 (3 reviews) Good, a fridge in the room would improve te experience Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=115165236&PinnedHotelID=115165236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) ![Pacific Paradise in Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121500000/121495700/121495666/f807c3e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pacific Paradise in Ecuador Manta Manabí £39 1 Apr - 2 Apr Stay at this apartment in Manta. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Mall del Pacífico and Museo del Banco Central are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=121495666&PinnedHotelID=121495666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) ![House with private pool in Manta, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126810000/126801300/126801249/0b466e9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House with private pool in Manta, Ecuador Manta Manabí [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=126801249&PinnedHotelID=126801249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=126801249&PinnedHotelID=126801249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961888320013783040) [See all 180 properties in Ciudadela Universitaria](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=961888320013783040) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta-Barbasquillo.dx953417999495655424) ![Coast on Isla de la Plata, Manabi Province, Ecuador, South America ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976396492/e6f0f7f4-a418-4151-9baa-8fde6eddf6e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Buena Vista While Buena Vista isn't home to many top sights, Mall del Pacífico and Murciélago Beach are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta-Buena-Vista.dx553248635976396492) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Santa Marianita When in Santa Marianita, you can plan a visit to Mall del Pacífico and Manta Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta-Santa-Marianita.dx553248635976399083) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Centro de Manta When in Centro de Manta, you can plan a visit to Manta Port and Mall del Pacífico, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta-Centro-De-Manta.dx953418666958323712) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 4 De Noviembre When in 4 De Noviembre, you can plan a visit to Central Bank Museum and Manabí Fisherman Statue, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta-4-De-Noviembre.dx553248635976397233) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carmelita Carmelita might not have many top sights, but Central Bank Museum and Manta Port are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta-Carmelita.dx553248635976398565) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Ciudadela Universitaria Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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