About 260,000 people.

Manta is a sunny beach city on the Pacific coast and one of Ecuador's most important fishing ports. Big cruise ships often stop here.
Play on the golden sand of Murcielago Beach, watch fishing boats bring in the daily catch, and eat delicious fresh fish soups.
Manta's wide sandy beaches are great for swimming, building sandcastles, and watching the waves roll in.
As a busy fishing town, Manta is a great place to see colorful boats and taste some of the freshest seafood in Ecuador.