If you are on vacation and your itinerary says “Next arrival to Manta”, then welcome! 20 minutes from the cruise terminal and international airport is Montecristi, a canton that belongs to Manabí, known for its culture, traditions, and the true origin of the artisanal jewel “Fine Toquilla Straw Hat”, mall named “Panamá Hat”

Montecuador is one of the main artisan workshops in Montecristi, which has a 27-year history of being qualified artisans with a designation of origin in the production and finishing of fine toquilla straw hats.

With the purpose of preserving this tradition and making the world this art, we offer you the opportunity to take a guided tour of the facilities where you will enjoy the following activities:

1.Visit to the hat workshop: You will be able to meet the master artisans in action, experience the process in their three stages of making these handmade jewelry.

2.-Practical Classes: Tourists can interact with the artisans during weaving, this experience will allow you to appreciate the skill and dexterity to create these hats.

3.-History and Culture: Importance of toquilla straw hats in Montecristi and the world, information about the family artisanal tradition from generation to generation.

4-. Coffee and chocolate tasting: Discover the magic of Manabí in every sip, coffee and artisanal chocolate tasting takes you on an unforgettable sensory journey. Explore now!

5.- Purchase Advice: We have experts who will provide you with the necessary information so that you can buy for yourself or gifts for your family, at artisan prices.

6.- Free Time to Explore: Tourists can learn a little more about the city, church, central park, and its gastronomy, as well as interact with the local and cultural community.

Benefits of taking the guided tour of the Panama Hat factory

Discover the secrets behind our quality products on our exclusive factory tour. Immerse yourself in the magic of manufacturing as you explore every corner of our creative process. From the raw materials to the final product, you will experience firsthand the dedication and love that goes into each piece. Join us for a unique and inspiring experience!”

Translators

Demonstration in two languages English-Spanish.

Experience

Record and photograph the real weaving artisans.

Good Environment:

Air-conditioned facilities and comfort in the workshop.

Payment Methods

Cash, credit card – debit card and PayPal.

Artisan Prices

From economical to high-end at factory prices.

International deliveries

Request shipping of your order with FedEx to your country.

Reservation!! If you have been delighted with our entire tour, you can contact us for advice.

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Montecuador in heritage house “Eloy Alfaro”

If you did not check our information in time and you have already made a reservation with the Akorn company, to attend one of their tours, don’t worry!!, we also have a Stand with the exhibition of the hats from our factory in the heritage house Pre-Columbian by Eloy Alfaro.

How to identify Montecuador in the heritage house?

It’s very easy, the brand will be found on the front in boxes, covers and banners that are placed on the front, and if you tell them that you are here, because you saw this post on our website, you will get a 10% discount.

Remember we are producers and our prices are factory prices, we have all sizes, unlike other stands, which are merchants and do not have anything branded inside the hat so as not to be identified if something happens to the hat in the future, if you want to buy more hats you can do!! We also offer the service of sending packages with FedEx to your country, we have a preferential artisan account.

Montecuador near the Patrimonial House “Eloy Alfaro”

Visit the workshop to learn about the true process of making hats, good atmosphere, bathrooms, sizes, qualities, various crafts for souvenirs in toquilla straw, alpaca and tagua, all forms of payment, the most diverse place in art in Montecristi, The factory is located 2 minutes from the central park – Casa “Alfaro”, perhaps it will be the only time you will visit us!! Live the best experience of your life!! We can pick you up, (By Reservation Only). [email protected]

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List of cruise ships that will arrive in Manta 2024

Celebrity Eclipse (14 April 2024)
Amera (17 April 2024)
Coral Princess (22 Jul 2024)

Additional Important Data

If you have not booked any tour and want to go at your own pace, when you arrive at the cruise terminal outside you will find a large number of taxi drivers with navy blue vests, who will offer you high-cost tours from Manta to Montecristi, you should know that the The cost of the ticket only costs $8 maximum $10, and if you hire it per hour the price is $15 to $20 maximum.

Don’t be fooled by taxi drivers!!

In addition, they will take you to places where they will charge a commission for each purchase you make, that is, everything adds up to the price of the product you will buy.

Enjoy the experience of the creative city, be free! If you want to visit us you can schedule it and in the end we can call a safe taxi for your happy return.