Ann, Cathy and I took the ship shuttle to the terminal and arranged for a taxi to take us to Monte Christi and San Lorenzo. Before leaving Manta, Carlos our driver, stopped at the fish market and wooden boatyard. Manta is known as the country's main seaport, for commercial tuna fishing and tourism. There’s a lot of fish being caught here! After spending some time with the fishermen, we drove up to a lookout over the town of Montecristi known as the Ciudad Alfaro Complex. From here we drove back down into town to Montecristi square where we found the catholic church and plenty of market stalls with sellers offering various wares. Montecristi is known internationally as the principal place for the manufacture of Panama hats. Leaving Montecristi behind, we traveled north through a semi desert like area called the Pacoche rain forest and wildlife reserve before arriving at Playa San Lorenzo. San Lorenzo is the breeding ground for sea turtles. High above San Lorenzo sits a cliff top lighthouse. I climbed the Sendero El Faro trail to the lighthouse for some great pictures of the coastline and Pacific Ocean. We returned to the ship and relaxed by the pool and watching the activity in the port. We have been to Manta many times and were able to find a new adventure today…. Another wonderful day!!!!
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