Title: Jocay Travel Guide: Best of Jocay, Manta Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Jocay](https://expedia.co.uk/Jocay-Manta-Hotels.0-n553248635976398836-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-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)[Jocay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Jocay.d553248635976398836.Car-Hire-Guide)[Jocay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Jocay.d553248635976398836.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Jocay Travel Guide ## Manta ![Humpback Whale in Machalilla National Park, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398836/0a0a2aa8-a6a2-4099-8d79-f0861a8903ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Humpback Whale in Machalilla National Park, Ecuador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398836/0a0a2aa8-a6a2-4099-8d79-f0861a8903ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Jocay Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Manta travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta.dx6053676) --- ### Popular places to visit #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### Playita Mía Fish Market You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Playita Mía Fish Market during your trip to Manta. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playita-Mia-Fish-Market-Manta.d860818833645010944.Attraction) ### Things to do ![cacao exhibition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46940594/44009a48-9668-4a98-80cd-1c0a87d1abd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chocolate & Coffee farm Cruiseship Tour in Manta £84 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chocolate-coffee-farm-cruiseship-tour-in-manta.a46940594.activity-details) ![Real Montecristi hats](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054972/a6a6a517-c63b-4ef2-8c4c-3ecc18cf340b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manta's highlights & Montecristi Hats £55 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 £80 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 £80 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 £80 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 £129 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 Jocay ![Oro Verde Manta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/486500/486448/766b0365_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oro Verde Manta Calle 23, Av. Malecon Manta Manabi £104 22 Feb - 23 Feb Stay at this luxury hotel in Manta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (683 reviews) Liliana at the front desk was so informative and helpful with all my questions. Diego make sure my room was spotless clean. Overall the stay and service was amazing. Can’t wait to come back. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=486448&PinnedHotelID=486448&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398836) ![Wyndham Manta Sail Plaza Hotel & Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17800000/17793100/17793054/986c84a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Manta Sail Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Via Barbasquillo junto a Mykonos Manta Manabi Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £100 17 Feb - 18 Feb Stay at this luxury hotel in Manta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Plaza La Quadra and Umiña Tennis Club are located ... 7.8/10 Good! (366 reviews) Gabriel at the front desk was extremely helpful and pleasant to work with. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=17793054&PinnedHotelID=17793054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398836) ![Oro Verde Portoviejo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116230000/116224800/116224731/3bc5abcd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oro Verde Portoviejo Avenida Manabi S/N Portoviejo Manabí £65 28 Feb - 1 Mar Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portoviejo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. 8.8/10 Excellent! (20 reviews) Everything Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=116224731&PinnedHotelID=116224731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398836) ![Balandra Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11881200/11881166/f1397fc6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Balandra Hotel Avenida 7 Calle 20 Manta £78 10 Feb - 11 Feb Stay at this spa hotel in Manta. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews) breakfast great Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=11881166&PinnedHotelID=11881166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398836) ![Hotel Madrigal Manta Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104230000/104225300/104225254/8f996517_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Madrigal Manta Beach Av. Umiña 4 Manta £27 9 Feb - 10 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews) Everything was smooth, did not have any issues Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=104225254&PinnedHotelID=104225254&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398836) ![Mantahost Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15910000/15904400/15904308/e98442bf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mantahost Hotel Km. 1.5 vía Barbasquillo Manta Manabí £124 9 Feb - 10 Feb Stay at this beach hotel in Manta. Enjoy free parking, a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (305 reviews) Property is under going heavy renovation work Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=15904308&PinnedHotelID=15904308&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398836) [See all 189 properties in Jocay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976398836) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta-Carmelita.dx553248635976398565) ![Vista aerea del Faro de San Lorenzo, Manta, Ecuador, desde un dron](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976386180/ca272a22-1782-40f8-825e-e79de30239a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parroquia Tarqui While visiting Parroquia Tarqui, you might make a stop by sights like Manabí Fisherman Statue and Playita Mía Fish Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parroquia-Tarqui.dx553248635976386180) ![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 Manabí Fisherman Statue and Mall del Pacífico, 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) ### 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) ### Las Brisas If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Brisas and surrounding area, you can visit Playita Mía Artisanal Shipyard and Playita Mía Fish Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta-Las-Brisas.dx553248635976397734) ![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) ### Las Vegas While Las Vegas isn't home to many top sights, Playita Mía Artisanal Shipyard and Manabí Fisherman Statue are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta-Las-Vegas.dx553248635976396615) --- --- - [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) # Jocay 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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