Montecristi according to its history was formed at the beginning of the years 1536 and 1537 at the time of the Spanish conquest, it is said that the inhabitants of the city of Manta in search of fleeing from the pirates abandoned said place, one of the first settlers of the area called “Cristi” built his home on top of the mountain, this is how the name of Montecristi the capital of the fine hat was born.
The Minor Basilica of the Virgin of Monserrat located in Montecristi was built in the year 1959-1962, according to its history Emperor Carlos V gave the Virgin of Santa Rosa to Montecristi and the Virgin of Monserrate to Lima Peru at that time something unexpected happened, there was a strange exchange in said gift that in the end were captured in different places.
The church can be seen from a few kilometers away, being an architectural symbol of the province of Manabí, a national and international tourist attraction, every day of the year many people come to know it, photograph it and, above all, feel that unique sensation of being at your side. side.
As a curious fact, every November 21, hundreds of parishioners walk in devotion to the Virgin from different parts of Ecuador, the belief is to make a wish to the Blessed Virgin.
Montecristi, known as the “Ciudad Alfaro” in honor of the Old Fighter, General Eloy Alfaro Delgado
One of the tourist attractions is located in the upper part of Montecristi called the “Ciudad Alfaro Civic Center” this emblematic place was the seat of the Constituent Assembly in 2008, on the slopes of the hill you can see Manta, Jaramijó and the Ocean Pacific, giving tourists an incredible panorama.
La conocida y famosa calle 9 de julio en Montecristi es el lugar en donde se pueden encontrar una variedad de artesanías hechas totalmente a mano así como su producto estrella el sombrero de finas hebras de paja toquilla.
They were built in order to beautify the constituent assembly, a green place full of flora where you can see almost all of Montecristi, ideal for resting or doing some kind of sport.
Montecristi is very privileged to have the sea and a river almost together, its location is next to the coastal road, the beach is wide, approximately 20 kilometers long where many tourists can enjoy a calm and very welcoming climate. It also has a viewpoint towards the mangrove swamp and fresh seafood restaurants.
The “La Pila” commune was discovered in the 19th century, it is said that residents of the area in search of their cattle found a pool that several years later was inspected, and they were surprised on the inside where the walls from the well there were emblematic, cultural figures and silver and gold figures.
La Pila is located about 10 kilometers from the Montecristi canton, for many years the inhabitants of this sector have dedicated themselves to the elaboration and preparation of archeologies made by hand by professionals who have turned their tradition into a true culture.
The fine toquilla straw hats of Montecristi origin are classified into three broad ranges: Fine, Extra Fine and Super Fine. Below, we present the detailed classification according to its grade or fineness:
Made with natural toquilla straw fibers, these hats are soft, comfortable and light. They are true handmade jewels created by the artisans of Montecristi. In this category, the number of strands per inch varies between 13 and 20. Its manufacturing time ranges between 3 and 4 weeks. These hats have certifications from UNESCO, origin and personalized quality.
Made with original strands of toquilla straw (Carludovica Palmata), these hats stand out for having between 21 and 28 fibers per inch. The manufacturing time for a premium hat is approximately 16 to 20 weeks, constituting a true work of art. These hats also have certifications from UNESCO, origin and personalized quality.
Considered the finest handcrafted jewelry, these super fine Panama hats are made in Pile and finished in Montecristi. They are extremely light, soft and have a fabric-like texture. Its manufacturing time varies between 6 months and 1 year, with a number of strands per inch that starts at 29 and can reach up to 50. This category is recognized as the best in the world, with UNESCO certifications, origin, quality. and recognition.
Important note
All the hats on the website are high-end, remember that we are direct artisans and we send the best of the best from Montectisti, the more threads a hat has per inch, the finer and tighter the weave will be, which gives it greater strength and smoothness. The manufacturing time is also increased, which makes these handmade jewelry more expensive.
Size Guide – Panama Hats Ecuador
It is essential to know the correct measurement before choosing the perfect Panama hat. Generally, women tend to wear sizes small in their head circumference (S or M), while men tend to wear medium to large sizes (M, L, XL). Below, we present three methods to determine the ideal measurement:
Method 1: Using a Tape Measure
Method 2: Using a Rope or Cable
Method 3: For Gifts
If you want to give a toquilla straw hat as a gift but you don’t know the correct size, you can do the following:
Important note
If you are unsure between two sizes, for example, 58 or 59 cm, we recommend opting for the larger size. It is preferable that the hat fits loosely, as it can shrink over time. A hat that is too small could cause discomfort. If you are still undecided, when purchasing, you can request a Free “Reducing Strip” in the order description. This strip is placed inside the sweatband and reduces the size by one to two centimeters.
Additional Resource
If you don’t have access to any of these resources, you can download a virtual tape measure right now by clicking the button below.
Special orders
If your size is not available, you can make a special order by writing to our email [email protected], live chat or contact form – orders.
Size guide – Panama Ecuador Hats
It is very important to know the correct measurement before choosing the perfect Panama hat, generally women tend to be small in the circumference of their head “S or M” and gentlemen “M, L, XL” there are three methods to be able to know the ideal measure.
The first, with the help of a tape measure and looking at a front mirror, you place it around your head, make sure that the tape measure passes a centimeter above your ears and through the middle of your forehead, the same as the image in this section.
The second quick method that you can perform, with the help of a rope, do the same previous exercise, once done, place the lead on a ruler or tape measure and you will obtain the size in centimeters
The third method is aimed at people who want to give a toquilla straw hat, but do not know the correct size, you can do two things, first, you can select the size with reference to the person’s shirt Example: S, M, L , XL; Second, you can request help by making a call to MontEcuadorHats or writing an email – WhatsApp, send a photo of the person and we can tell you an approximate size
Note: If you are doubting the perfect size and you do not know which one to choose, for example 58 or 59 cm, I recommend ordering the larger size, it is better that it fits well, the reason is because if it is too small for you it could hurt your head a bit. If you still have the doubt when you make the purchase in the description write, send me a “Reducing Strip” is completely Free, this places it inside the sweat band and reduces from one to two centimeters.
Important: If you don’t have any of these resources, you can download the virtual tape measure right now by clicking on the following button.
If your size for a hat is not available you can make a special order by writing to our e-mail [email protected] or to our contact form – orders.
In MontEcuadorHats the fine toquilla straw hats of Montecristi origin are classified into three large ranges, worldwide they are also derived into fine, extra fine and super fine, according to their degree and fineness they are the following:
Made with natural fibers of toquilla straw, soft, comfortable and light, handcrafted jewel made by Montecristi artisans, the fibers in one inch in this category, are from 10 to 22 strands, their manufacturing time is 4 to 8 weeks, they have Unesco certification, Origin and Quality.
Made with the original strands of toquilla straw or Carludovica Palmata, it is characterized by having 23 to 32 fibers in an inch, the production time of an extra fine hat is approximately 16 to 20 weeks, a true work of art with certification Unesco, Origin and Quality.
Handmade jewel made with very fine strands of toquilla straw, super fine Panama hat made in Pile and finished in Montecristi, light, soft, really a fabric, its manufacturing time is from 6 months to 1 year, the threads in an inch start at 33, could reach up to 60 fibers, a category considered to be the best hats in the World with Unesco certification, Origin, Quality and Recognition.
Note: All fabrics are of export quality, the more threads a hat has, in one inch, it is finer, tighter, stronger, longer processing time, softer in its texture, for that reason the handmade jewel will be more expensive.
