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Manta, Ecuador

Posted on March 1, 2023 by travelbynatasha

We are back on the Pacific coast of Ecuador, docked at Manta.  What bananas are to Guayaquil, tuna is to Manta.  A large portion of the world’s tuna supply leaves from this port and there are tuna boats everywhere.  There … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil, Ecuador:  The Panama Hat is not from Panama

Posted on February 28, 2023 by travelbynatasha

Today we are docked in Ecuador’s largest city, Guayaquil, with about 3 million inhabitants.  To some this is “Chocolate City” for it is from Guayaquil that the world’s first cacao exports left in the 18th century.  To others it is … Continue reading →

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